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Feb 29, 2020 • 41min
New coronavirus case in California of unknown origin
Congressman Jimmy Gomez joins Anderson Cooper to talk about the allegations government workers were put in harm's way without coronavirus protections they needed to stay safe. Plus, former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci talks about how President Trump and his administration's handling of the outbreak has affected the economy and the stock market.
Airdate: February 28, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 2020 • 42min
Rep. Clyburn endorses former VP Biden before South Carolina primary
Former Vice President Joe Biden says he is counting on a victory when South Carolina holds its primary and he's received a big boost. Long-time South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn is supporting him in the race for the White House. Clyburn joins Anderson Cooper to explain why he wants Biden to win the nomination. Plus, could Andrew Yang, the former Democratic presidential candidate, be Michael Bloomberg's running mate? He tells AC360° the Bloomberg campaign isn't the only one to reach out to him about an endorsement and about possibly being a running mate.
Airdate: February 27, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2020 • 41min
Sanders and Biden lead Democratic field in South Carolina
Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez joins Anderson Cooper to discuss why despite the tightening and contentious race, he thinks the Democrats will come together behind one nominee to try and beat President Trump. Plus, former Obama White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel tells AC360° why he says "panic" is the way to describe the mood in the Democratic party right now. The former Chicago Mayor also explains why he thinks mayors have the most important jobs in politics.
Airdate: February 25, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2020 • 41min
Senator Bernie Sanders faces pushback after Castro comments
Bernie Sanders is facing some criticism after saying "it's unfair to simply say everything is bad" with the way Fidel Castro ruled Cuba, noting a literacy program the dictator put in place. Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a Democrat from South Florida, joins AC360° to explain why she finds those comments "absolutely unacceptable." Plus, James Clapper, former Director of National Intelligence, tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin has "weakened the intelligence community."
Airdate: February 24, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 2020 • 41min
Rod Blagojevich: I am a political prisoner
President Trump this week commuted Rod Blagojevich's 14-year federal prison sentence. The former Illinois governor joins Anderson Cooper to discuss the president's decision that freed him from prison-but which was criticized by Democrats and Republicans. He also defends himself against prosecutors he calls "corrupt".
Airdate: February 21, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2020 • 42min
Debate Night in America
Michael Bloomberg facing the first major test of his presidential campaign during his debut on the debate stage in Las Vegas. Andrew Yang, former Democratic presidential candidate, dropped out of the race after the New Hampshire primary. He joins Anderson Cooper, to discuss what he's looking for from the remaining candidates. President Trump says he will name Richard Grenell, the current American ambassador to Germany and loyalist to the President, as the next acting Director of National Intelligence. Carrie Cordero, who was a Senior Associate General Counsel at the Office of the DNI, calls Grenell's appointment "outrageous" and explains why he isn't qualified for the position.
Airdate: February 19, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2020 • 43min
2,000+ former DOJ officials call on Attorney General Bill Barr to resign
More than 2,000 former Justice Department officials, who served both in Republican and Democratic administrations, have released a statement calling on Attorney General Bill Barr to resign. Elie Honig, a former federal prosecutor who signed this protest statement, joins Anderson Cooper. Plus, Tom Perez, Democratic National Committee chairman, discusses the upcoming Nevada caucus and why he says this process will go much smoother than Iowa.
Airdate: February 17, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 2020 • 42min
Justice Department drops Andrew McCabe criminal investigation
Andrew McCabe, former FBI Deputy Director, joins Anderson Cooper to talk about the Justice Department dropping the criminal investigation against him and why he said he's "disgusted" it took two years to reach this conclusion. Plus, Sam Donaldson, former ABC News anchor, has never endorsed a political candidate until now. He joins AC360 to discuss why he's backing former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Airdate: February 14, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2020 • 41min
Michael Bloomberg vs. President Trump
Tim O'Brien, a senior adviser for Mike Bloomberg 2020, joins Anderson Cooper to talk about campaign strategy and how Bloomberg plans to take on President Trump. Plus, Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell reacts to Attorney General Barr's latest comments and what he would like to ask him when he testifies in front of the House Judiciary Committee.
Airdate: February 13, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2020 • 41min
Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks out after winning New Hampshire primary
Senator Bernie Sanders, the front-runner in the Democratic race for the White House, joins Anderson Cooper to talk about his win in New Hampshire and responds to comments from opponent former Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Plus, another Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses her performances in Iowa and New Hampshire and why she says her campaign is far from over.
Airdate: February 12, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices