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Sep 2, 2023 • 45min
11 of 19 defendants have pleaded not guilty so far
New not guilty pleas in Georgia, including Rudy Giuliani. Mark Meadows awaits crucial ruling. President Biden's visit to Florida and conflicting statements with Gov. DeSantis. Efforts to knock Trump off the ballot gaining steam. Sentencing of Capitol riot defendants. Discussion on DeSantis' decision to meet or not to meet Biden. Politics surrounding natural disasters, Afghanistan, and soccer scandal. Cultural reaction in Spain and Trump's eligibility dispute in New Hampshire.

Sep 1, 2023 • 41min
Judge: Trump’s Georgia trial can be televised
Donald Trump is pleading not guilty for the fourth time this year as Georgia’s Republican governor rejects demands from his own party to punish the prosecution in that case, blaming it all as political theater. Plus, two former leaders of the Proud Boys were just given some of the longest sentences yet over the Capitol attack. Also, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is making an admission about a glaring omission. But, some say it’s too little, too late. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2023 • 42min
Storm surge threatens GA, SC as Idalia moves east
The storm surges from Hurricane Idalia, now a tropical storm, continue to pose a threat with houses underwater and rescues still underway. Plus, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up one month after a similar health scare. Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins to analyze what could have happened. Also, students in North Carolina sum up an American crisis better than any photo perhaps ever could. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2023 • 43min
Cat 2 Idalia intensifies as it nears Florida landfall
Hurricane Idalia is just hours away from landfall and Florida is already feeling the impact as most counties in Florida are under a state of emergency. One of the greatest threats is a storm surge which could reach potentially 15 feet high in Florida’s Big Bend region. Officials there say it could be a once in a lifetime event and Florida’s governor is warning that now is the time to get out. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2023 • 43min
DC election interference case scheduled for March 4
A federal judge schedules Trump's trial earlier than expected. Mark Meadows takes the stand in the Georgia case. Spain launches investigation into unwanted kiss at the World Cup.

Aug 26, 2023 • 42min
Ex-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell requests speedy trial
Sindney Powell is asking for a speedy trial as 19 new mugshots are released of the defendants in the Georgia election interference indictment. Plus, the Kremlin claims it was all a lie and is denying Putin was behind the plane crash that reportedly killed Yevgeny Prigozhin. Also, Spain’s women’s soccer team is refusing to play as the country's soccer chief is refusing to resign over an unwanted kiss at the World Cup. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 2023 • 2min
Update for August 24, 2023
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Aug 24, 2023 • 42min
Judge rules Meadows and Clark can’t avoid arrest in GA
The man who led a failed coup against Vladimir Putin, Yevgeny Prigozhin, was on a plane that crashed and burned today. He is believed to be dead and there is wide speculation about what happened. Was it revenge? Plus, once known as America’s mayor and a tough on crime federal prosecutor, Rudy Giuliani, has been arrested and fingerprinted. Also, a federal judge rejected Mark Meadows’ bid to avoid arrest in Georgia.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2023 • 42min
Meadows asks for emergency order to avoid arrest in GA
The first surrenders of Trump’s co-defendants happen in Georgia today and we have breaking news on one who is yet to do so, Rudy Giuliani. Also, former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows asked a federal court to intervene to block his pending arrest in Georgia. Plus, the stage has been set for tomorrow night’s first Republican presidential debate without Donald Trump. GOP candidate Will Hurd joins to explain why he didn’t qualify for the debate and what he thinks needs to be asked at the debate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2023 • 42min
Trump: I’ll be going to Atlanta Thursday to be arrested
Vivek Ramaswamy, GOP presidential candidate, discusses if he has issue with Trump skipping the GOP primary debate. Trump's bond agreement and potential consequences of violation are explored. Legal implications, Republican debate, climate change, and presidential hopefuls are also discussed. Ramaswamy talks about their campaign efforts, foreign policy stance, and Trump's upcoming surrender in Georgia. The controversy surrounding a political leader's visit and a proposed rule on seatbelt warning lights are also mentioned.