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Laura Coates sparks unique conversations and covers the most interesting stories of the day through a news, legal and pop culture lens.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 46min
Trump Officials Praise FBI For Solving “Cold” Pipe Bomber Case
The FBI arrested a man from Woodbridge, Virginia, on Thursday who investigators believe planted pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before the 2021 US Capitol riot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2025 • 48min
WH: Trump “Stands By” Hegseth After Watchdog Report
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information, which could have endangered American troops and mission objectives, when he used Signal in March of this year to share highly-sensitive attack plans targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to four sources familiar with the contents of a classified Inspector General report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 2025 • 47min
Republican Fends Off Democrat In Surprisingly Close TN House Race
Republican Matt Van Epps will win the special US House election for Tennessee’s 7th District, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, preventing an upset but emboldening Democrats as they were on track to over-perform in a normally deep-red district. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2025 • 48min
White House Says U.S. Admiral Ordered Second Boat Strike
The White House defended an admiral who it said ordered a follow-up strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean. Lawmakers from both parties have voiced concerns over the second strike’s legality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2025 • 48min
2 National Guardsmen Shot In DC; Both In Critical Condition
Two National Guardsmen are listed in critical condition after police say they were targeted and shot in broad daylight in Washington, DC. We are getting new footage from the scene and details about the suspect as we bring you all the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2025 • 47min
Hegseth Wants Review Of Dem. Sen. Kelly By December 10
The FBI and the Pentagon get involved over the video of six Democratic lawmakers telling troops to refuse illegal orders. How is this actually going to go? Plus, the leaked transcript of a stunning call over the war in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 2025 • 47min
Bondi Vows Legal Action Over Dismissal Of Comey & James Cases
A major black eye for Trump’s DOJ after a judge tosses the cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James over an embarrassing mistake. Plus, the Pentagon singles out Sen. Mark Kelly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2025 • 46min
MAGA Rep. Greene Resigning After Trump Called Her A “Traitor”
In a shock resignation, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is calling it quits just days after President Trump called her a traitor. Plus, in a stunning meeting at the White House, President Trump praises Zohran Mamdani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2025 • 48min
Trump Accuses Dems Of “Seditious Behavior, Punishable By Death”
President Donald Trump has yet again suggested that his political opponents deserve to be executed. And yet again, he’s basing this argument on a rather novel legal theory and a dubious interpretation of the facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2025 • 47min
Bondi On Releasing The Epstein Files: “We Will Follow The Law”
President Donald Trump said on social media tonight that he has signed the bill that directs the Department of Justice to publicly release all its Jeffrey Epstein-related files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


