CNN journalist Bianna Golodryga interviews a rescued hostage by Israeli defense forces. The podcast discusses President Biden's campaign in Michigan, his performance at a press conference, loyalty, honesty, defeating Trump, frustrations among constituents, Biden's achievements, concerns, emotional impact of hostage situation, Melania Trump's speech at the Republican Convention, Alec Baldwin's trial decision, and financial dilemmas of public figures.
President Biden is campaigning in Michigan to leverage a successful press conference performance.
Alec Baldwin's case was dismissed due to the state's mishandling of evidence, resulting in no retrial.
Melania Trump's rare appearance at the Republican National Convention sparks speculation on her role in supporting her husband's campaign.
Deep dives
Judge dismisses the case against Alec Baldwin over Rust incident
The judge made a shocking decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin in the criminal trial over the death of a cinematographer on the set of Rust. The judge cited misconduct by the state in not properly handing over evidence, leading to the dismissal of the indictment with prejudice, preventing any retrial. Baldwin was visibly emotional, breaking down in tears in the courtroom.
Rudy Giuliani stripped of bankruptcy protection
Former Trump ally Rudy Giuliani, ordered to pay nearly $150 million in damages for defamation, has been stripped of bankruptcy protection. Despite claiming most of his money is tied up in properties, his high spending habits, including dining at top steak restaurants, suggest challenges in meeting financial obligations.
Former First Lady Melania Trump's rare public appearance
Sources indicate that former First Lady Melania Trump is set to make a rare appearance at the upcoming Republican National Convention. While she has been largely absent from public events, speculation surrounds her potential role in supporting her husband's campaign.
Hostage rescued from Hamas captivity shares harrowing experience
Andrei Kozlov, one of the hostages rescued in an Israeli operation, revealed the intense psychological and physical abuse suffered during captivity. Kozlov described the moments leading to the rescue, including enduring threats and fear while held captive by Hamas terrorists in Gaza.
Judge dismisses defamation case against Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay nearly $150 million in damages after defaming two Georgia election workers. Despite his claims of limited assets and high spending habits, including luxury dining and shopping, Giuliani's financial situation faces challenges as creditors seek to collect on the judgment against him.
President Biden hits the campaign trail in Michigan, as he tries to capitalize on what his campaign believes was a good performance at last night's press conference. Plus, in a new interview, CNN’s Bianna Golodryga speaks to one of four hostages rescued by Israeli defense forces last month.