

Laura Coates Live
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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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Jun 11, 2021 • 53min
Trump Officials Focused on Dems in Congress in Hunt for Leaks
First, Chris discusses reports of the Trump DOJ seizing phone records of Dems in Congress during his presidency with Norm Eisen and Andrew McCabe. Then, Chris is joined by the main target of the Trump DOJ's abuse of power, Rep. Adam Schiff. Chris wraps up the show with the woman suing Arkansas police after they flipped her car during a traffic stop. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 2021 • 46min
Biden Embarks on High-Stakes Foreign Trip as President
First, Chris discusses Biden's first Presidential overseas trip with Former U.S. Ambassador William Taylor. Then, Chris goes one-on-one with Paul Begala on Biden's legislative agenda facing major obstacles. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Vivek Murthy on the spread of the "Delta" covid variant and the need to vaccinate more Americans. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 2021 • 48min
Biden, Capito End Infrastructure Talks With No Deal
First, Chris goes one-on-one with former Attorney General Eric Holder. Then, NAACP President Derrick Johnson joins Chris to discuss his meeting with Senator Manchin on voting rights. Chris wraps up the show with the former Adviser to the Ukrainian President on new audio revealing that Rudy Giuliani pressured Ukrainian officials to announce the Biden probe in exchange for improved relations. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8, 2021 • 44min
Senate Facing Two Very Different Bills on Voting Rights
First, Chris goes one-on-one with Democratic strategist James Carville. Then, Chris discusses Trump's plans for a summer full of rallies and speeches with Trump's niece Mary Trump. Chris wraps up the show with Andrew McCabe on newly released audio of Rudy Giuliani pressuring Ukrainian officials to probe Biden in exchange for a White House meeting. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 5, 2021 • 47min
FBI Director Compares Ransomware Threat to 9/11
First, Chris discusses the threat of ransomware attacks with Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton. Then, Chris discusses Facebook's decision to extend Trump's ban until at least 2023 with Michael Smerconish and Brian Stelter. Chris wraps up the show with Science writer Mick West on the upcoming release of a government report detailing a series of encounters with unidentified flying objects. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 2021 • 45min
Pressure Building to Change Filibuster Rule
First, Chris discusses pressure to change the Senate filibuster rule with Paul Begala and David Gregory. Then, Chris discusses Biden's plan for global covid vaccine rollout with Dr. Francis Collins. Chris wraps up the show with Dmitri Alperovitch on the rise in ransomware attacks targeting critical public needs. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 2, 2021 • 46min
Biden Marks 100 Years Since Tulsa Race Massacre
First, Chris discusses the Biden administration's efforts to protect voting rights with Nicole Collier and Charlie Dent. Then, Chris discusses Naomi Osaka's decision to pull out of the French Open due to mental health struggles with Chris Evert. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Leana Wen on the current state of covid. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 2021 • 43min
GOP Shuts Down Hope of Bipartisan Jan 6 Commission
Michael Smerconish guest hosts and discusses the Senators that voted to block the Jan 6th commission with Brendan Buck, covid vaccine trends heading into Memorial Day weekend with Dr. Leana Wen, and the rise of unruly airline passengers with Sara Nelson. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 2021 • 45min
Senate Republicans Expected to Block January 6 Commission
First, Chris discusses the upcoming Senate vote on forming a January 6th commission with Lt. General Russel Honoré. Then, Chris goes one-on-one with a key witness in the Trump Inaugural investigation, Former adviser to First Lady Melania Trump Stephanie Winston Wolkoff. Chris wraps up the show with Charlie Dent on the future of the GOP. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 2021 • 45min
Biden Gives Intel Agencies 90 Days to Probe Covid's Origins
First, Chris discusses Biden's increased pressure on U.S. intel agencies to investigate the origins of covid with Former NSC Staffer Jamie Metzl. Then, Chris discusses calls for gun control in the wake of the San Jose mass shooting with Van Jones. Chris wraps up the show with Tim O'Brien on the NY Trump probe. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


