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Appeals court: Trump lawyer must testify

In a major legal ruling against Trump, a federal appeals court says the former president’s lawyer must testify before a grand jury in the criminal investigation of Trump’s handling of classified documents. Also, stock prices plunge after the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again despite bank meltdowns that are adding to American’s economic fears. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins to react. Plus, Ukraine is accusing Russia of deliberately targeting civilians in the deadly missile strike that hit residential apartment buildings. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 202341 min

Law enforcement preps underway for possible Trump indictment

Donald Trump braces for a potential indictment as the Manhattan district attorney weighs historic charges against the former president that could come at any time. The Republican defense of Trump is now expanding to the Senate while law enforcement prepares for protests or worse if Trump is arrested. Also, the leaders of China and Russia wrap up their second day of high-stakes talks with no evidence that the two countries reached any major breakthroughs on the war in Ukraine. Plus, a Virginia grand jury just indicted all ten people charged in the death of an African American man in custody. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 202341 min

NYPD increases security ahead of a potential Trump indictment

A Trump ally just wrapped up testimony before a grand jury in New York investigating the former president’s alleged role in a hush money scheme. This as New York police are increasing courthouse security just ahead of a potential Trump indictment. Also tonight, Trump’s top GOP allies are rushing to his defense and trying to discredit the New York district attorney who is investigating Trump. Plus, China’s President Xi Jinping visits Russia, praising Putin and calling him a dear friend. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 202341 min

Zelensky hails Putin war crimes arrest warrant as “historic”

Vladimir Putin is formally charged with war crimes as the International Criminal Court seeks his arrest for an alleged scheme to deport Ukrainian children to Russia. Also, a monumental court ruling against former President Trump as his lawyer is ordered to testify in the grand jury investigation of Trump's handling of classified documents. Plus, U.S. stocks slide as fears about the banking system persist despite new multi-billion dollar rescues. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 202340 min

U.S. assessing drone ops over Black Sea after Russian harassment

The United States believes Russia has recovered some debris from a downed American drone as newly declassified video shows the dangerous mid-air encounter with Russian jets. State Department Spokesperson Ned Price joins to discuss this potential flashpoint in the worsening relations with Moscow. Plus, a CNN exclusive about the dozens of Mar-a-Lago staffers subpoenaed in the investigation of former President Trump’s handling of classified documents. Also, a vulnerable regional bank has just secured $30 billion from a group of big banks here in the United States. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 202340 min

Sources: Russians arrive at site of U.S. drone crash in Black Sea

U.S. officials say a Russian crew has reached the site where a U.S. drone crashed into the Black Sea after being hit by a Russian jet. Key White House official John Kirby joins to answer what, if anything, the Kremlin might learn from the wreckage. Plus, stock prices slide amid instability in the banking industry. Also, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen finishes his second round of testimony in the investigation of hush money he says he paid to Stormy Daniels. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 202340 min

Russian jet damages, forces down U.S. drone over Black Sea

The White House is slamming Russia as reckless after a U.S. drone aircraft was forced down by a Russian fighter jet in international air space over the Black Sea. Also, a U.S. Justice Department investigation is now underway into the historic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. This as a top U.S. credit rating firm is downgrading the outlook for the U.S. banking system to negative. Plus, a new CNN poll of Republicans shows Trump narrowly leading DeSantis ahead of the 2024 primary. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 202341 min

Biden blames bank implosion on Trump deregulation

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins to discuss the error made in regulating seized banks in the wake of the second largest bank failure in U.S. history. This as a second bank collapsed over the weekend and President Biden tries to reassure the nation and deter panic. Also, longtime Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testified in front of a grand jury as prosecutors decide whether to charge Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 202341 min

Second biggest bank failure in U.S. history rattles financial markets

The second biggest bank failure in U.S. history occurs as regulators close and seize Silicon Valley Bank, rattling markets and raising fears that other banks might collapse. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre joins to discuss the state of the American economy. Also, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is making his debut in the key 2024 battleground state of Iowa. Plus, Manhattan prosecutors are weighing charges against Trump as the Stormy Daniels hush money probe winds down. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 20231h 20m

More than 80 Russian missiles fired in massive new air attack

Russia launches one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war, unleashing a deadly barrage of dozens of missiles across the country. Civilians and critical infrastructure are among the targets of the massive attack. Also, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital in Washington D.C. being treated for a concussion after tripping at an event. Plus, President Biden unveils his budget proposal. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh joins to discuss the president's plan. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 202341 min

Zelensky invites House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to visit Ukraine

Ukraine says Russian fighters are storming Bakhmut nonstop amid a new NATO warning that the embattled city may fall soon. This as President Volodymyr Zelenksy makes an offer to the U.S. House speaker that Kevin McCarthy is refusing. Also, another filing is released in the defamation lawsuit against Fox News after a series of damning revelations, including a text in which Tucker Carlson wrote that he hates Donald Trump. Plus, the DOJ issues a scathing rebuke of the Louisville Metro Police Department. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 202341 min

Zelenksy: Bakhmut would give Russia “open road” through east

Tonight, a first look at Wolf’s exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on why Ukrainians are refusing to retreat from Bakhmut. Also, some Republican senators are calling out Tucker Carlson, lambasting his new attempt to downplay the January 6th riot. Plus, two of the four Americans who authorities say were kidnapped in Mexico have been found dead, according to the Tamaulipas governor. One of the two survivors is severely injured, according to a U.S. official. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 202341 min

Sen. Manchin on Democratic divisions over DC crime bill

Sen. Manchin of the Appropriations Committee joins to discuss the fight over raising the debt limit and the Washington D.C. criminal justice bill which has Democrats divided. Plus, fighting rages in eastern Ukraine as Russian forces are close to encircling Bakhmut. Also, Republicans are presented with the sharpest contrast yet between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis. We break down the dueling speeches by the former president and the current Florida governor as they gear up for a potential 2024 primary showdown. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 202340 min

Russia closer to capturing key Ukrainian city of Bakhmut

Fierce new front line attacks and counterattacks in eastern Ukraine as the key Ukrainian city of Bakhmut fears it could fall at any time. This as President Biden commits to sending Ukraine $400 million in aid. Plus, Alex Murdaugh is sentenced to life in prison after jurors quickly convicted him of murdering his wife and son. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 20231h 18m

FBI: suspect threatened to punish by death “anyone” Jewish in the Michigan government

A plot to kill Jewish officials in Michigan is revealed as the state attorney general says she was among the targets. We discuss the growing danger of antisemetic attacks and threats with the head of the Anti-Defamation League. Plus, Russian mercenaries make key advances on the key city of Bakhmut while Ukrainians fight to hold their ground. This as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets face to face with Moscow’s top diplomat for the first time since Russia’s invasion. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 20231h 20m

Thousands of civilians holed up in Bakhmut as Russians advance

As Ukrainian forces fire back at Russian tanks and fighters, President Volodymyr Zelensky declares all fronts are “under control.” But, the city of Bakhmut is facing a ferocious assault right now with thousands of citizens in danger as Russian soldiers advance. Also, a man has been arrested for trying to bring explosives on a flight to Florida in his suitcase. Plus, jurors visit the scene where Alex Murdaugh’s wife and son were killed. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 202341 min

House hearing on China amid clashes with Beijing over Ukraine, Covid, and TikTok

A high-profile hearing on China’s threat to America begins soon as global tensions rise amid the war in Ukraine and fears that China will provide lethal support to Russian forces. Also, student loan debt forgiveness is on the line at the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus, Fox News is facing more scrutiny and questions after the chairman Rupert Murdoch admitted under oath that some of the network’s hosts endorsed lies about the 2020 presidential election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 1, 202340 min

U.S. intel divided on Covid-19 origin

There’s a new question around the center of the Covid-19 pandemic: where did Covid-19 come from? The Department of Energy made a low-confidence assessment that the lethal virus most likely came from a lab leak in China, but sources say that theory is still a minority view within the intelligence community. Our panel brings the latest. Plus, chairman of Fox Corporation Rupert Murdoch admitted in a deposition that some Fox News hosts endorsed lies that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 202343 min

CIA director: “confident” China is considering sending lethal aid to Russia

New fears emerge that Russia’s war against Ukraine is about to get a boost from China. White House national security official John Kirby joins to answer whether Beijing is actively considering sending lethal aid to Putin’s forces. Also, a new assessment on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic is stirring up major controversy. We examine why the U.S. Department of Energy now believes the virus likely emerged from a Chinese lab. Plus, Fox Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch admitted under oath that popular TV hosts endorsed false claims about the 2020 presidential election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 202340 min

Zelensky vows “2023 will be the year of our victory”

Ukraine marks one full year of bloodshed and brutality at the hands of Russian forces. President Zelensky is defiant saying victory is inevitable. The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to discuss developments in the war. Also, the prosecution rests in the Alex Murdaugh trial after two days of dramatic cross-examination. Did the jury buy his story about why he lied to police on the night of the killings? Plus, a CNN exclusive report on the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 20231h 20m

Ukraine bracing for new Russian attacks

CNN is near the tense front lines in eastern Ukraine with just a few hours to go before Russia’s war hits the one-year mark. Ukrainian forces brace for the possibility of new Russian strikes tonight. Also, a top safety official declares the toxic train wreck in Ohio was “100% preventable” as initial findings in the federal investigation are revealed. Plus, disgraced South Caroline lawyer Alex Murdaugh takes the stand in his murder trail where he admitted under oath to lying and stealing while denying he killed his wife and son. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 202340 min

Biden huddles with leaders of NATO’s eastern firewall

President Biden is heading home after capping his trip to Ukraine and Poland by meeting with allies on NATO’s front line against Russia. Plus, a new report that Ivanka and Jared Kushner have been subpoenaed in the special counsel investigation of January 6th. Will former president Trump try to prevent them from testifying? Also, nearly three weeks after a toxic train wreck in Ohio, national safety officials are getting ready to release a preliminary report. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 202340 min

CNN Exclusive: Interview with Polish President Andrzej Duda

Key NATO member Polish President Andrzej Duda sat down with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour in an exclusive interview. She tells Wolf about President Duda’s reaction to President Joe Biden’s speech in Poland and his historic visit to Ukraine. And, the U.S. believes Russia had a failed test of an intercontinental ballistic missile while President Biden was in Ukraine on Monday. CNN’s Matthew Chance brings the latest report. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 202343 min

Biden vows to stand with Ukraine hours after Putin defends war

A war of words between President Biden and Vladimir Putin in duelling speeches about the year-long conflict in Ukraine. The U.S. president delivered a speech in Poland rallying the West, declaring Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia. Putin defended his brutal invasion and took his nuclear threat to a new level by suspending a key arms control treaty. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 202340 min

Biden in Poland after high-risk trip to Ukraine

President Biden is in Poland preparing for a momentous day on Tuesday when he and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be delivering dueling addresses nearly 800 miles apart. This after Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv. We break down how Biden made the secret visit. Plus, how is Putin expected to respond? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 202341 min

Biden wraps up trip to Ukraine war zone

President Biden wraps up an unprecedented and dangerous visit to Ukraine with air raid sirens blaring as he and President Zelensky walked the streets of Kyiv. The National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby joins to discuss the importance of the trip nearly a full year after the start of the Russian invasion. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 202341 min

Russian forces bombard key eastern city in pivotal battle

Ukraine fires back at new Russian attacks in a pivotal battle as Vladimir Putin’s brutal war nears the one-year mark. CNN is on the ground in Kyiv and Moscow. Also, five former Memphis police officers plead not guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. Plus, new court evidence that Fox News anchors and executives privately trashed Trump’s claims of fraud in the 2020 election even as they promoted the claims on air. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 20231h 20m

Doctor says Biden “healthy” and “vigorous” after physical exam

The White House just released the results of President Biden’s physical exam. His doctor declaring that the president remains healthy and vigorous. Will this have any impact on voters’ concerns about his age? Plus, a new vow by the president to shoot down anything in the sky that threatens the United States. Biden speaks out for the first time about the downing of three unidentified objects saying there is no evidence they are linked to China or its spy balloon. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 202340 min

MSU shooter was previously charged with felony, still able to buy guns

A tribute begins for the three students killed in the Michigan State University shooting rampage as police try to piece together the gunman’s motive. Michigan’s attorney general joins to discuss many unanswered questions in the ongoing investigation. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence is speaking out for the first time about his plans to fight a new subpoena from the U.S. DOJ. Also, Republican Nikki Haley kicks off her 2024 presidential campaign and is calling for new leadership in Washington. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 202340 min

Police seek motive for deadly shooting rampage at Michigan State University

Hours after America’s latest shooting rampage, police are trying to figure out why a gunman opened fire at Michigan State University. Three students are dead and five are wounded as new information is emerging about the now deceased shooter and the note he left behind. Plus, the White House reveals updates on the three mysterious objects shot down by U.S. fighter jets. Also, Nikki Haley becomes the first Republican to challenge Donald Trump for the GOP nomination in 2024. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 202340 min

WH: unable to “definitively assess” what unidentified objects are

A slew of unanswered questions emerge after U.S. fighter jets shoot down unidentified flying objects. President’s Biden’s team is offering little information but says there is no indication of aliens or extraterrestrial activity. Also, we are getting a fuller picture of the catastrophic damages in Turkey and Syria one week after the earthquake. Chef José Andrés joins from the disaster zone. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 202340 min

U.S. shoots down new “high-altitude object” days after downing of Chinese spy balloon

President Biden gave the order to U.S. fighter jets to shoot down an unidentified object flying at high-altitude over Alaska just hours ago. Plus, another classified document is found in the possession of former Vice President Mike Pence. The FBI removed the material from Pence’s Indiana home. Also, an update on the urgent rescue efforts in Syria and Turkey after a devastating earthquake. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 202341 min

Time running out to find survivors as death toll tops 12,000

As the earthquake death toll rises past 21,000, CNN is moving deeper into the disaster zone with live reports from Turkey and Syria. Also, President Biden takes his new fight with Republicans over Social Security and Medicare to Florida. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating Trump. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 202342 min

CNN near quake epicenter as death toll soars above 12,0000

Gut-wrenching images emerge of homes and lives destroyed near the epicenter of the earthquake. CNN is on the ground in Syria and Turkey as the death toll soars above 12,000. Also, President Biden is doubling down on a line of attack against Republicans that prompted GOP jeers during his state of the union address. He is taking the top themes from his speech on the road in key presidential battlegrounds. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is now in Paris on a surprise trip that included a stop in London. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 202340 min

Death tolls tops 7,700 in Turkey and Syria

Bitter cold and utter devastation slow the search for quake survivors as the death toll in Turkey and Syria climbs past 7,700. Also, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy weighs in on whether Rep. George Santos is being investigated by the House Ethics Committee while some constituents demand his removal. Plus, President Biden gets ready to report on the state of the union in what could also be a preview of his 2024 reelection campaign. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 202340 min

Death toll rises above 3,400 after devastating earthquake

Mass destruction and more than 3,400 people are dead after a powerful earthquake and dozens of aftershocks in Turkey and Syria. Also, U.S. officials reveal new information on the size, capabilities, and value of the downed Chinese spy balloon. Plus, Ukraine is digging into its battle against Russia in Bakhmut as a top commander says the city has become an unwinnable fortress. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 202340 min

Pentagon: Chinese balloon at 60,000 ft, has ability to maneuver

U.S. officials tell CNN the possibility of shooting down the Chinese spy balloon has not been ruled out. This as the secretary of state warns Beijing that the balloon's brazen flight over the United States is a clear violation and an irresponsible act. Also, President Biden is out touting a blockbuster jobs report, claiming it proves critics of his policies are wrong. We’ll break down the political impact for the president. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 202340 min

Zelensky: new Russian offensive may already be getting started

A new barrage of missile strikes hit Ukraine as President Zelensky warns Russia’s renewed military offensive may already be getting started. CNN was on the scene of attacks that sent civilians running for cover. Also, Rep. Omar is slamming the House vote to remove her from the Foreign Affairs Committee calling the vote an act of revenge by Republicans. Plus, the attorney for Tyre Nichols’ family joins to discuss additional footage of the beating being released and questions surrounding the initial police report. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 202341 min

Biden, McCarthy wrap high-stakes talk on debt limit showdown

Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy just wrapped up their first high-stakes talks on raising the nation’s debt limit. McCarthy told reporters moments ago that he thinks he and the president can find some common ground. Also, Tyre Nichols is laid to rest three weeks after he was brutally beaten by police. We’ll take you inside the emotional funeral and the urgent outcry for police reform. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 20231h 20m

Body cam footage doesn’t match up with police report suggesting Nichols was violent

Troubling contradictions emerge in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. We break down claims that don’t match up with videos. Plus, CNN interviews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who reveals if he would consider acting as a wartime mediator between Ukraine and Russia. Also, a look at Donald Trump’s defiant deposition in a fraud investigation in New York. This, as he faces a new criminal probe of hush money payments over his alleged affair with porn star Stormy Daniels. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 202340 min

Sixth Memphis officer relieved of duty after Tyre Nichols’ death

A sixth Memphis police officer has now been relieved of duty after the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols and the release of chilling videos of his arrest. Our experts break down the evidence and the growing calls for federal police reform. Also, CNN is on the front lines in Ukraine amid fierce fighting in the east and south. Plus, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinking is on an urgent mission in Israel and the West Bank amid a new outbreak of violence. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 20231h 20m

Memphis “SCORPION unit” under scrutiny after Tyre Nichols’ death

We’re standing by for the expected release of an arrest video showing the fatal encounter between Tyre Nichols and five former Memphis police officers. The Nichols family and officials warn the footage is extremely disturbing. We’re also getting our first look at the brutal attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband last October. A San Francisco court released video of the suspect breaking into the couple’s home and lunging at the 82-year-old Paul Pelosi with a hammer. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 20231h 15m

Sources: law enforcement agencies bracing for release of Tyre Nichols’ arrest footage

Five former Memphis police officers are facing murder charges due to the death of Tyre Nichols. Law enforcement agencies across the country are bracing for reaction to footage which a top Tennessee official called sickening. We discuss all the latest developments with the executive director of the Memphis NAACP. Plus, new details emerge on the timeline for western tanks pledged to Ukraine for its fight against Russia. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 20231h 20m

Biden: U.S. sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

The United States has pledged to arm Ukraine with some of the most sophisticated tanks on the planet. Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Wesley Clark (Ret.) joins to discuss strategic objectives in Ukraine. Plus, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced Donald Trump will be allowed back on their platforms. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 20231h 20m

Major breakthrough for military support to Ukraine

The United States and Germany appear poised to deliver sophisticated tanks as they urge Ukrainians to turn the focus from brutal battles in the east to a renewed offense in the south. Plus: Former Vice President Mike Pence is now facing his own document controversy after about a dozen classified records were found in his Indiana home. And: The latest gut-wrenching developments out of California, the scene of back-to-back mass shootings. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 20231h 20m

Update for January 23, 2023

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Jan 24, 20231 min

New U.S. moves against mercenary group aiding Russia’s war

As Ukrainian forces train for the next big battle against Russia, the Biden administration is taking new action against a mercenary group aiding Vladimir Putin’s war. This as the United States and Germany are in a standoff over sending tanks to Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to discuss. Plus, the DOJ signals it won’t comply with House Republican’s demands for information on investigations, including the Biden documents probe. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 202341 min

Dow falls lower amid recession fears

A high stakes political standoff emerges over rising the debt ceiling after the U.S. hits its $31 trillion limit. The threat of an economically disastrous default is now hanging over Congress, the White House, and every American. Also, a new report that CIA Director William Burns made a secret trip to Ukraine to brief President Zelensky and share U.S. intelligence on Russia’s next move. Also, actor and producer Alec Baldwin now faces criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a crew member on the set of the film “Rust.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 202341 min

Fiery crash kills 14 including Ukraine officials and a child

A fiery helicopter crash near Kyiv kills 14 people including key government officials and a child. A top state department spokesperson joins to answer what the U.S. is learning about the crash. Plus, the Biden White House is sticking to the script as its new strategy for dealing with the classified documents crisis takes shape. Plus, prosecutors reveal chilling new evidence in the case of the Massachusetts man formally charged with killing his wife. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 202341 min

Netherlands PM: will join in sending Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine

Another child’s body is found in the rubble of a Ukrainian residential apartment building as the death toll from a powerful Russian missile attack rises. White House official John Kirby joins to answer whether enough U.S. and western military aid is getting to Ukraine. Plus, the White House is ramping up its damage control as the crisis over classified documents intensifies. The Biden team is defending its delayed and incomplete release of information while accusing Republicans of fake outrage. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 202340 min