Michigan shooter sentenced, Biden on grief, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
Dec 9, 2023
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Anderson Cooper joins the podcast to discuss President Biden's episode on grief. Bill Maher and guests answer questions. Topics include the Oxford High School shooter's sentencing, Trump's upcoming civil fraud trial, and a 17-year-old passing the California State Bar exam.
The harsh sentencing of the Oxford High School shooter highlights the lack of leniency for minors in the justice system.
The reopening of Hunter Biden's federal tax case raises questions about its impact on President Biden's reelection campaign and scrutiny on the Biden family.
Deep dives
Emotional sentencing in Oxford High School shooting case
Ethan Crumbly, the 15-year-old shooter in the Oxford High School shooting in Michigan, was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Family members and victims gave impactful statements to the court, expressing the irreparable damage caused by the shooting. The severity of the sentence highlights the lack of leniency for minors in the justice system.
Hunter Biden faces criminal charges in tax case
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is facing nine criminal charges in a federal tax case. The case, which has been reopened, raises questions about the potential impact on President Biden's reelection campaign and the ongoing scrutiny on the Biden family.
Potential Russian interference in 2024 US election
Reports suggest that Russia is engaging in cyber hacking activities with the goal of not only disrupting the 2024 US election, but also eroding faith in democracy itself. The concern is that these orchestrated efforts could further divide the American public and undermine trust in the democratic process.
Extremist politics gaining foothold in Ireland
Recent riots in Dublin have raised concerns about the rise of extremist politics in Ireland. These riots, fueled by anti-immigration sentiments, reveal a small but vocal and violent minority. The emergence of such right-wing extremism in a traditionally progressive country is a cause for concern.
A day of emotion in court, and a historic sentencing for families that waited two-years for justice. A judge gives the Oxford High School shooter the harshest possible penalty. Plus, CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper joins to talk about his recent “All There Is” episode in which President Biden speaks out on grief, and his relationship with his sons. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. Also tonight: comedian Matt friend weighs in with his take on a wild week in politics, Trump is to take the stand in his civil fraud trial in New York on Monday, and a 17-year-old becomes the youngest to pass the California State Bar exam.