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Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the leader of the progressive caucus, is skeptical that a deal can be struck on the spending bill that will satisfy progressives and said if there is an infrastructure vote tomorrow “we’ll vote it down.” Democratic leaders are struggling to strike a deal among progressives, who have said they won’t vote for the infrastructure bill before striking a deal on a spending package. Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders gives AC360 an update on negotiations. Plus, the search for Gabby Petito’s fiancé Brian Laundrie continues as CNN has learned he bought a cell phone at an AT&T store in North Port, Florida on September 4th. Lenny DePaul is a former commander for the U.S. Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force. He tells Anderson Cooper he’s be “quite shocked” if Laundrie didn’t have a prepaid phone.   Airdate: September 29, 2021   Guests: Sen. Bernie Sanders Lenny DePaulTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley defended his behavior during the last days of the Trump administration, including a phone conversation with his Chinese counterpart, which was intended to assure him the U.S. was not about to launch a military attack. Gen. Milley told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee he “personally informed both Secretary of State Pompeo and White House Chief of Staff Meadows about the call.” Independent Sen. Angus King is a member of that committee and questioned Milley. He tells AC360 he was “doing his job, and he may well have prevented a war.” Plus, the search for Gabby Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie continues as CNN has learned Laundrie and his parents stayed at a campground about 75 miles away from their home in early September. The camping trip was during the window of time that Laundrie returned to Florida without Petito and she was later reported missing. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye gives AC360 the latest on the investigation.   Airdate: September 28, 2021   Guests: Sen. Angus King Randi KayeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden’s legislative agenda enters a critical week as his bipartisan infrastructure deal hangs in the balance and a government shutdown looms after Senate Republicans blocked a House-passed bill to suspend the debt limit. Democratic leaders have struggled to strike a deal among progressives and moderates on the Senate-passed infrastructure bill. John Podesta was former President Bill Clinton’s White House chief of staff and was the campaign chairman for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential run. He tells Anderson Cooper his advice to Democrats is to “work it out” or “you’ll pay a heavy political price” for failing to act on the crises we’re facing. Plus, the search for Gabby Petito’s fiancé Brian Laundrie continues with the FBI asking for items of his for possible DNA matching. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to discuss the search for Laundrie and what the FBI could do with his DNA.   Airdate: September 27, 2021   Guests: John Podesta Andrew McCabeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump-backed Arizona election audit reaffirmed President Joe Biden’s win in Maricopa County. Despite the findings, former President Trump said “massive fraud was found in the Arizona Forensic Audit” and that the “numbers are Election Changing.” CNN’s Senior National Correspondent Kyung Lah has been reporting on the audit from the start. She joins AC360 to discuss the results and says the company that was in charge of this sham audit are actually recommending 13 different points of legislation that will restrict voting access in Arizona. Plus, new details are emerging about Brian Laundrie’s behavior in the days after his fiancé Gabby Petito went missing. A source tells CNN he left behind his wallet and cell phone when he was last seen leaving his parents’ home ten days ago. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper that Laundrie not having his cell phone is frustrating to investigators and a “big deal” because it means one of the “primary ways that you can track somebody electronically is not at play.”   Airdate: September 24, 2021   Guests: Kyung Lah Andrew McCabeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. District Court of Wyoming issued a federal arrest warrant for Brian Laundrie after a federal grand jury indicted him for “use of unauthorized devices” following the death of his fiancé, Gabby Petito. Police are still searching for Laundrie, who hasn’t been seen in more than a week. John Walsh is the host of “In Pursuit with John Walsh” on Investigation Discovery and is a child safety advocate after his own son was abducted and murdered 40 years ago. He joins AC360 to discuss the search for Laundrie and says he was “really surprised” that it took this long to get an arrest warrant. Plus, at least one person is dead and 12 others are injured after a shooting at a Kroger in Collierville, Tennessee. Tawana French was just about to head into the grocery store when she heard gunshots. She walks Anderson Cooper through what she saw and heard as she was just about to walk inside the store.   Airdate: September 23, 2021   Guests: John Walsh Tawana FrenchTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A law enforcement underwater dive team arrived at a nature reserve in Florida as the search for Brian Laundrie intensifies. Investigators are trying to piece together what happened to Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old whose remains were found near a campsite in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest. The coroner made an initial determination that she died by homicide. John Walsh is the host of “In Pursuit with John Walsh” on Investigation Discovery and is a child safety advocate after his own son was abducted and murdered 40 years ago. He joins AC360 to discuss where he thinks Laundrie is hiding and who he thinks helped him. Plus, President Biden is racing to unify moderate and progressive House Democrats as a key infrastructure vote is just days away. Evan Osnos is the author of “Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now.” He tells AC360 Biden knew he was inheriting a country that had “fundamental fissures.”   Airdate: September 22, 2021   Guests: John Walsh Evan Osnos  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Autopsy results have confirmed the remains found in Wyoming are those of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old woman who disappeared while on a trip exploring national parks with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. The coroner ruled her death a homicide but the “cause of death remains pending final autopsy results.” The police are still trying to find Laundrie, who returned to his family home without Petito earlier this month, has refused to cooperate with investigators and has been missing since last week. John Walsh is the host of “In Pursuit with John Walsh” on Investigation Discovery and is a child safety advocate after his own son was abducted and murdered 40 years ago. He joins AC360 to discuss the search efforts for Laundrie and where he thinks he’s hiding. Plus, President Biden plans to meet with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other key Democrats as his legislative agenda reaches its highest stakes moment. CNN’s Political Director David Chalian tells AC360 just how important this week is for the Biden administration.   Airdate: September 21, 2021   Guests: John Walsh David ChalianTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A day after the remains that are believed to be 22-year-old Gabby Petito were found in Wyoming, the FBI entered and searched the family home of her fiancé Brian Laundrie in Florida. Laundrie returned to the home without Petito earlier this month, declined to talk to investigators and then went missing last week. John Walsh is the host of “In Pursuit with John Walsh” on Investigation Discovery and is a child safety advocate after his own son was abducted and murdered 40 years ago. “I believe the public will catch this guy,” Walsh told Anderson Cooper. Plus, Pfizer said their Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 was safe and generated a “robust” antibody response. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins AC360 to discuss Pfizer’s data and when he thinks the vaccine could be available to children.   Airdate: September 20, 2021   Guests: John Walsh Dr. Sanjay Gupta   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FDA advisers voted to recommend emergency use authorization of a booster dose of Pfizer's vaccine six months after full vaccination in people 65 and older and those at high risk of severe Covid-19. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta tells Anderson Cooper why the advisers didn’t recommend the booster for everyone 16 and older. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye gives AC360 an update on the search for Gabby Petito, the missing 22-year-old whose family last heard from her in late August. She was on a cross country road trip with her fiancé, who returned home to Florida without Petito and isn’t cooperating with the police. Airdate: September 17, 2021   Guests: Dr. Sanjay Gupta Randi KayeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Department of Homeland Security warned Thursday about the potential for violence from people involved in or opposed to the "Justice for J6" rally planned for Saturday in Washington, according to an unclassified intelligence briefing that was shared with state and local authorities and obtained by CNN. The memo also warned of potential violence on the day before the rally. "We are aware of a small number of recent online threats of violence referencing the planned rally, including online discussions encouraging violence the day before the rally," the brief from the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis says. Anderson gets perspective from former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe. And vaccine advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration start meeting early Friday to discuss whether Americans need booster shots yet. The debate has become bogged down in politics and turf battles.  And at times it seemed to put the FDA's independence at odds with a White House team eager to appear to be out ahead of an unpredictable pandemic. Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Dr. Leana Wen talk about what to expect.   Date: September 16, 2021   Guests: Andrew McCabe Dr. Sanjay Gupta Dr. Leana WenTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices