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"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s attorney suggests sabotage in the deadly movie set shooting, saying she loaded the deadly prop gun from a box marked ‘dummy rounds’ which she had previously checked, and that a live round had been placed there purposely by someone else. Lane Luper, a crew member who left the set the day before the incident over safety concerns, joins the show. With 28 million children aged 5-11 now eligible for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine from next week, Dr. Anthony Fauci joins to discuss the critical importance of the Biden Administration communicating the messages of safety, efficacy and infection control to parents. That, as the GOP’s Glenn Youngkin wins the Governor’s race in blue-leaning Virginia, with CNN predicting a narrow Democrat win in New Jersey for incumbent Governor Phil Murphy.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Progressive’ House Democrats change course signalling they are ready to pass the infrastructure bill without prior commitment on the spending bill from senators Manchin and Sinema, with Representative Pramila Jayapal telling CNN the party is ‘tired of waiting for one or two people, we trust the President will get 51 votes’. Why Virginias’s vote matters for the Biden agenda; Chris takes a closer look at McAuliffe and Younkin’s tight Governor’s race, with CNN Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten joining to give his insight. That, as the Supreme courts hears arguments on Texas’ controversial abortion law, and finally, a CNN report on a Washington Post article which details the warning signs law enforcement failed to heed leading up to the January 6 riot at the Capitol.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FDA authorizes Pfizer's Covid -19 vaccine for children 5 to 11, basing their decision on data which shows protection against symptomatic infection was over 90% at only one-third of the dose and with no serious adverse events. Pediatrician Admiral Brett Giroir joins to discuss the importance of messaging in engaging with parents to encourage them to vaccinate their children. Biden works to ease tensions with Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G20 Summit, telling France’s President the U.S. was "clumsy" in the handling of its nuclear submarine deal with Australia, which saw France lose out on billions in defense contracts. That, as ‘Rust’ armorer Hannah Gutierrez breaks her silence on the film set shooting, saying production overruled her when she pushed for gun safety and additional training.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With his meeting with Pope Francis just hours away, President Biden arrives in Rome for the G20 Summit after reaching a "framework" for his spending deal, but in the latest hurdle for his agenda, the infrastructure bill vote is delayed again amid infighting. Father Edward Beck joins to give his insight into what the two men may discuss, which could include the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in developing countries, the treatment of migrants and climate change issues. Developing tonight: law enforcement investigating the accidental shooting of Halyna Hutchins by Alec Balwin on the 'Rust' movie set say the investigation is focused on the film’s armorer and assistant director and that no one is cleared including Baldwin himself. How live rounds got into the ‘cold gun’ will be the linchpin for decisions on potential charges. Sheriff Adam Mendoza of Santa Fe County joins to give his perspective on this tragic case.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Santa Fe District Attorney says criminal charges haven’t been ruled out in the deadly shooting on the ‘Rust’ movie set involving Alec Baldwin and Halyna Hutchins, with the prosecutor telling the New York Times the investigation is focusing on ballistics. That, as CNN learns there had been at least two reports of accidental gun discharges on set prior to this tragic incident, among many other red flags. FDA advisers have voted to recommend the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 and it is likely to be available in a week. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan joins to discuss its rollout and the importance of using the right message to encourage parents to get the their children better protected from the growing infection rate in this group.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the production of ‘Rust’ shut down indefinitely after Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, CNN learns the film’s assistant director, who handed Baldwin the ‘cold’ gun, has a history of safety and behavior complaints dating back to 2019. Weapons specialist for film and television, Bill Davis, joins to give his perspective on this tragic story and the impact it could have on the use of guns in the movie industry. Also, news tonight on internal Facebook documents obtained by CNN which reveal the social media giant’s role in fueling the deadly January 6 riot, as “almost all of the fastest growing FB groups were Stop the Steal during their peak growth”. That, as we learn Facebook rejected its own advisory board's recommendation to study how its policies contribute to societal violence.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris discusses the FBI's findings with the Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino. Then, Chris discusses the House vote on Steve Bannon's contempt charges with Alberto Gonzales. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Anthony Fauci on the White House's vaccine rollout plan for children. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris discusses the Jan 6 committee's vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of congress with Rep. Stephanie Murphy. Chris continues that conversation with Attorney For Dan Scavino, Stanley Brand. Chris wraps up the show with Rep. Mark Pocan on Biden's plans for his economic package.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris goes one-on-one with Norm Eisen discussing Trump's efforts to block the Jan6 investigation. Then, Chris discusses the life and legacy of former Secretary of State Colin Powell with Dr. Jerome Adams. Chris wraps up the show with Wanda Cooper-Jones and Lee Merritt discussing the beginning of the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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