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Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 21min
CNN Exclusive: Uvalde Sheriff had vital information about school shooter that wasn’t immediately shared
Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco, one of the 376 officers who went to help children and teachers on May 24 at Robb Elementary School, had vital information about the shooter and a call about victims in a classroom. Knowledge that should have prompted an immediate, direct response, according to active shooter training.
And since that day, statements he’s given appear to contradict body camera evidence.
CNN Senior Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz has been covering the investigations into the police response to the massacre. He has this new exclusive reporting.
Plus, lawmakers honored law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor from Congress. Brian Sicknick died from multiple strokes and natural causes a day after the attack. His family attended the ceremony but refused to shake hands with GOP Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy. Gladys and Craig Sicknick, Brian’s mom and brother, join AC360 to explain their decision.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 7, 2022 • 2min
Anderson Cooper 360 Update for December 6, 2022
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Dec 6, 2022 • 1h 22min
High-stakes Georgia Runoff
Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican opponent Herschel Walker are holding their final events on the campaign trail ahead of tomorrow’s runoff. Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan joins Anderson to talk about the election.
Also, perspective from Democratic Strategist James Carville, who is also co-host of the "Politics War Room" podcast, and CNN Political Commentator Scott Jennings, who served as special assistant to the President in the George W. Bush administration.
And remembering actress Kirstie Alley who passed away after a brief battle with cancer. She was 71. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 2022 • 1h 22min
Biden: Herschel Walker "doesn’t deserve to be in this race"
Early voting has ended in Georgia as Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker have been making their final pitches to voters. President Biden weighed in at a fundraiser for Warnock saying Walker “doesn’t deserve to be in this race.” Martha Zoller is a conservative radio host in Georgia who worked on the campaigns for former Republican Sen. David Perdue and current Gov. Brian Kemp. She joins AC360 to discuss early voting turnout and says it’s “going to be a close race.”
Plus, right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after he lost a bid in Texas to reduce the nearly $50 million damages award handed down by a jury earlier this year over his false claims about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. Elizabeth Williamson has reported extensively on the tragedy, its aftermath and lawsuits and is also the author of “Sandy Hook.” She tells Anderson Cooper the filing will “surely be challenged” by the families. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2022 • 1h 22min
Court halts special master’s review in major blow to Trump
A federal appeals court has halted the special master’s review of documents that were seized at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate back in August. The ruling is a win for the Justice Department and their investigation into the mishandling of government records while Trump was in the White House. CNN Legal Analyst Carrie Cordero tells Anderson Cooper how helpful this decision is for the DOJ’s probe. Plus, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker are making their final pitches to Georgia voters before next week’s runoff election. Former President Obama held a rally with Warnock and told his supporters “we still got work to do.” Van Jones is a former special adviser to Obama. He joins AC360 to discuss the runoff election and how much Obama helps the Warnock campaign.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 22min
House committee receives Donald Trump’s federal tax returns from IRS
The House Ways and Means Committee is now in possession of six years of former President Trump’s federal tax returns. The Supreme Court declined to intervene in Trump’s fight to keep the documents private. David Cay Johnston is an investigative reporter and the author of “The Big Cheat.” He tells AC360 what lawmakers could learn by looking at the former president’s tax returns. Plus, the University of Idaho held a vigil for the four students who were murdered at their off-campus home more than two weeks ago. Police still haven’t named a suspect or a motive in the brutal killings. Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller joins AC360 to discuss what he thinks investigators are doing to find answers.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 2022 • 1h 23min
Two Oath Keepers convicted of seditious conspiracy
Two members of the Oath Keepers were convicted of seditious conspiracy and face a maximum 20-year prison sentence. Stewart Rhodes, Kelly Meggs and three other defendants were also found guilty of obstructing an official proceeding, a charge that also carries a 20-year maximum sentence. CNN Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner was at the courthouse and tells AC360 how important and historic this trial was. Plus, the U.S. Men’s National Team beat Iran 1-0 in the World Cup knockout stage to advance to the next round of 16 for the first time since 2014. CNN Sport host Don Riddell joins AC360 from Qatar to describe what it felt like being at the game.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2022 • 1h 24min
Unprecedented protests across China over “zero-Covid” policy
Thousands of people in China, who are angry at the country's rigid "zero-Covid" policy, have taken to the streets and are demanding to be freed from Covid testing and lockdowns. CNN Senior International Correspondent Ivan Watson is in Hong Kong and CNN's Selina Wang is in Beijing with the latest. And just over two weeks after the quadruple homicide of college students in Idaho, police have not found a suspect as students return to campus for classes. Perspective from former NYPD Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence & Counterterrorism John Miller, who is now CNN's Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 2022 • 2min
Anderson Cooper 360 Update for November 24, 2022
There is no new episode of the Anderson Cooper 360 showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 2022 • 42min
Six people killed, all employees of Virginia Walmart
All six people who were killed in a shooting at a Virginia Walmart were employees of the store, a spokesperson tells CNN. Lorenzo Gamble, Brian Pendleton, Kellie Pyle, Randall Blevins, Tyneka Johnson, and a 16-year-old male, were identified as the victims by the city of Cheasapeake. A trauma surgeon talks to AC360 about treating some of the victims.
And an update on the investigation into the murders of four students who attended the University of Idaho. Police have gone through more than 1,000 tips and have interviewed 150 people, but authorities gave no indication they were closer to naming a suspect. Forensic scientist Lawrence Kobilinsky, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and retired cold case investigator Paul Holes, who is host of HLN's "Real Life Nightmare," give their take on the case. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices