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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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Aug 31, 2021 • 47min
Last U.S. Troops Exit Afghanistan, Ending America's Longest War
First, Chris discusses the end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan with Phil Mudd and Lt. Col. Daniel Davis. Then, Chris takes a look inside the "Pineapple Express" Afghan rescue mission with U.S. Navy Seal Lt. Jason Redman. Chris wraps up the show with Jefferson Parish, LA President Cynthia Lee Sheng, on the damage caused by Hurricane Ida. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2021 • 43min
ISIS-K Claims Responsibility for Attacks Near Kabul Airport
First, Chris discusses the attacks near Kabul Airport with Sam Kiley and Najibullah Quraishi. Chris continues that discussion with Former National Security Council Senior Director Lisa Curtis. Chris wraps up the show with Rep. Seth Moulton. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 2021 • 49min
U.S. Embassy Warns Americans Outside Kabul's Airport Gates to "Leave Immediately" Because of Security Concerns
First, Chris discusses the latest U.S. Embassy warning in Afghanistan with Phil Mudd. Then, Chris discusses the strain that surging covid cases are causing on hospital systems across the country with Dr. Nitesh Paryani. Chris wraps up the show with the attorney for the baby on the cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind" album suing for child pornography. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 2021 • 2min
Tuesday, August 24th: No New Episode
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Aug 24, 2021 • 44min
FDA Fully Approves Pfizer Vaccine for Those 16 and Older
First, Chris discusses the FDA's full approval of Pfizer's covid-19 vaccine with Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn. Then, Chris goes one-on-one with Former Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller. Chris wraps up the show with Rep. Jackie Speier. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 2021 • 42min
U.S. Evacuation Chaos Ensues as Exit Deadline Approaches
First, Chris discusses the crisis in Afghanistan with Phil Mudd. Then, Chris goes one-on-one with Former Natl Coordinator for Security & Counterterrorism Richard Clarke. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Leana Wen on when to anticipate full FDA approval of the Pfizer covid-19 vaccine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 2021 • 45min
U.S. Military in Direct Communication With the Taliban
First, Chris discusses the ramped-up efforts to get Americans and Afghan allies out of Afghanistan with Richard A. Clarke. Then, Chris goes one-on-one with Former National Security Council Senior Director for South and Central Asia Lisa Curtis. Chris wraps up the show with Andrew McCabe on the bomb threat that caused an hours-long standoff near the U.S. Capitol.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 2021 • 44min
Biden: U.S. Troops Will Stay Until All Americans Evacuated from Afghanistan
First, Chris discusses the race to evacuate thousands from Afghanistan with Phil Mudd. Then, Chris discusses the Biden administration's recommendation to get a covid booster shot eight months after 2nd dose with Dr. Anthony Facui. Chris wraps up the show with Broward County, Florida School Board chair Rosalind Osgood on the fight to require masks in schools. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 2021 • 45min
U.S. Racing to Evacuate Thousands Out of Afghanistan
First, Chris discusses the race to evacuate thousands out of Afghanistan with Former National Security and & Counterterrorism Coordinator Richard Clarke. Then, Chris goes one-on-one with an interpreter who worked for the U.S. Military in Afghanistan. Chris wraps up the show with Harry Enten on the impact of the Delta variant. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 17, 2021 • 45min
Biden Stands by Decision to Withdraw U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
First, Chris discusses Biden's defense of his decision to withdraw U.S. Troops from Afghanistan with Former CIA Counterterrorism Official Phil Mudd. Then, Chris continues to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan with Fareed Zakaria. Chris wraps up the show with the Founder of the Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, Paul Rieckhoff.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


