Anderson Cooper 360

CNN
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May 16, 2024 • 46min

Trump Defense Team Thursday Will Focus On Challenging What Cohen Said In His Direct Testimony

Sources say former President Trump's attorney Todd Blanche plans to go after Michael Cohen as he continues his testimony tomorrow. Blanche plans to challenge Cohen's recollection of at least one conversation he claimed to have had with Trump as well as other inconsistent statements Trump's team believes Cohen has made. Former chief judge for the US Middle District of Pennsylvania John E. Jones III, former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin, former counsel to House Democrats during the former President's first impeachment Norm Eisen, and CNN's Kara Scannell talk to Anderson about what is expected in court tomorrow. Plus, ABC News anchor and veteran of the Clinton White House George Stephanopoulos discusses Trump and Biden's potential debate stage rematch, and his new book "The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 15, 2024 • 48min

Day 17 in the Trump Hush Money Trial

How is Michael Cohen coming across in the eyes of jurors? Renato Stabile, a jury consultant and attorney, talks about what the jury might be thinking about during the cross-examination of Trump’s former “fixer” during the hush money trial. Plus, CNN Senior Political Commentator David Axelrod talks with Anderson about the many Republican allies coming to the courthouse to support the former President.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 14, 2024 • 48min

Michael Cohen Testifies in Trump's Hush Money Trial

Donald Trump's former “fixer” Michael Cohen took the stand and testified his one-time boss was directly involved in the hush money scheme to keep Stormy Daniels from telling her story publicly before the 2016 election. Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and denies having an affair with Daniels. Cohen is a central witness in the prosecution's case although he is a convicted felon with a public persona that revolves around attacking the former President. His blockbuster testimony is expected to continue tomorrow. And, in a 360° exclusive, Stormy Daniels' attorney Clark Brewster joins Anderson to discuss the day's developments as well as Daniels' own testimony. Plus, sketch artist Christine Cornell gives perspective from inside the courtroom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 11, 2024 • 47min

Day 15 in the Trump Hush Money Trial

Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman discusses key details from Day 15 of the Trump hush money trial. The podcast also covers the threat of an extreme G5 solar storm impacting power grids and satellites.
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May 10, 2024 • 1h 30min

Day 14 in the Trump Hush Money Trial

New York Times' Maggie Haberman and conservative lawyer George Conway discuss Stormy Daniels' testimony in the Trump hush money trial. They delve into witness discrepancies, judge's behavior, tensions in court, and absence of key witnesses. Analysis includes legal ramifications of Cohen's testimony and emotional details of witness testimonies.
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May 9, 2024 • 43min

Trump Trial Lookahead

Whoopi Goldberg discusses her new memoir and the impact of grief on her life. The podcast also covers President Trump's legal team's approach to Stormy Daniels, young voters' views on President Biden's actions, and breaking news stories about US politics.
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May 8, 2024 • 1h 32min

Stormy Daniels Testifies in Trump's Hush Money Trial

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump's hush money trial, sharing explicit details and facing objections from the defense. The trial focuses on credibility, extortion claims, and the former President's reactions. Legal experts analyze the impact of Daniels' testimony and discuss the defense's mistrial attempt. Additionally, the podcast touches on the delay in the classified documents case involving Trump and the ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 30min

Day 12 in the Trump Hush Money Trial

New York Times Foreign Affairs Columnist Thomas Friedman joins the discussion on the Trump hush money trial and Israel's military actions. Topics include testimony from Trump Organization employees, ceasefire proposals, and complex ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East.
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May 4, 2024 • 1h 32min

Takeaways From Day 11 in Trump Hush Money Trial

Former Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies in the Trump hush money trial, revealing Trump's knowledge of paying for Stormy Daniels' silence for political advantage. The emotional impact of witness testimony, courtroom drama, and reflections on trial moments are analyzed. Updates on trial progress, including potential witness testimonies, and the political ramifications of Trump's strategic choices are discussed.
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May 3, 2024 • 1h 31min

Day Six of Testimony in Trump's Historic Hush Money Trial

Keith Davidson, the former attorney of Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, continued his testimony walking the jury through the $130,000 hush money deal he negotiated on behalf of Daniels. The defense attempted to paint Davidson as a shady lawyer who negotiated other deals involving high-profile celebrities. And, while questioning digital evidence analyst Douglas Daus prosecutors played the phone conversation Michael Cohen secretly recorded in September 2016, and CNN exclusively obtained, featuring Trump taking an active role in the McDougal deal. New York Times correspondent Maggie Haberman joins Anderson and his panel of legal experts to discuss what she observed in court today, as well as perspective from retired federal judge Nancy Gertner.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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