The Source with Kaitlan Collins

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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

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

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.

Guest Kenneth Chesebro, a co-defendant at the Capitol on January 6, is discussed. Topics include Trump skipping the Republican debate, new video evidence of Chesebro at the Capitol, the certification process for candidates, leaked campaign strategies, and Trump's legal woes. The chapter also explores the implications of a CNN report exposing one of Trump's alleged co-conspirators and the use of video evidence in legal cases related to the Capitol violence.

CNN reveals the identities of unindicted co-conspirators in the Georgia election case connected to Donald Trump. Trump proposes a trial date three years away in response to the special counsel's request for one. Federal investigators assist in tracking down threats made to the grand jury that indicted Trump. Warnings are issued about scams targeting victims of the Maui wildfires.

Rudy Giuliani appeals to Trump for legal fees, but Trump may not pay. Georgia election subversion case wants Trump in court day before Super Tuesday. Hawaii's Governor says over 1,000 people potentially missing, FEMA faces challenges with wildfire relief. Discussing Giuliani's association with RICO, post-9/11 transformation, financial struggles, and disbarment proceedings. Examining Giuliani's rise to fame, recent indictment, and role in Trump's conspiracies. Ongoing legal case involving Trump in Georgia and its impact on the political landscape.

Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows seeks to move the Georgia election subversion case to federal court. Trump now claims he has evidence of election fraud. Rep. Adam Schiff discusses Trump's indictment and calls for televised trials. The podcast also covers the investigation into Trump's direct messages and the charges against him in Georgia. It discusses the importance of televised trials and the role of Meadows in Trump's efforts to stay in power. The aftermath of the Georgia indictment and updates on the Maui tragedy are also discussed. The podcast provides an update on search and rescue efforts and explores challenges in identification and communication.

BREAKING NEWS: The Source brings you live rolling coverage from outside the Georgia courthouse where the grand jury’s findings are being presented to a Fulton County judge in the Trump election interference case.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US attorney investigating Hunter Biden has his request to be appointed as special counsel in the probe, granted by the Attorney General. Hunter Biden's attorney responds to the move in an exclusive one-on-one with Kaitlin Collins. Plus, a judge lays down the law for Donald Trump, reminding the former President that he is now a criminal defendant whose right to free speech is not absolute. Also, the death toll continues to tragically climb in Maui, as rescuers enter some of the hardest-hit neighborhoods for the first time, most of which have been burned to the ground.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices