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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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Oct 2, 2020 • 49min
Top Trump Adviser Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Chris discusses the implications of one of Trump’s top advisers, Hope Hicks, testing positive for Coronavirus days after traveling with the President. Then, Chris goes one on one with the niece of President Trump, Mary Trump. Chris wraps up the show with Judge Lina Hidalgo on the Texas governor’s decision to limit election drop boxes to one per county.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 1, 2020 • 1h 21min
Tom Friedman on Trump’s Attempts to Undermine Election
Chris goes one on one with New York Times Columnist Tom Friedman on President Trump’s debate performance and attempts at undermining the legitimacy of the election. Then, Chris goes one on one with Senator Ted Cruz on his shifting stance on President Trump. Chris wraps up the show with the Lead Prosecutor in Mueller’s Special Counsel’s Office Andrew Weissman who discusses the safety of the 2020 election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 2020 • 53min
Former Trump Accountant on Trump’s Released Tax Returns
Chris speaks with Former Trump Accountant Mitchell Zachary, TrumpNation Author Timothy O’Brien, and Investigative Journalist David Cay Johnston about Trump’s tax returns obtained by The New York Times. Then, Chris brings on Former National Security Adviser John Bolton and Former FBI Agent Peter Strzok to give insight on what national security implications this new reporting may have. Chris wraps up the show with Former Homeland Security Adviser to Vice President Mike Pence Olivia Troye on the White House effort to pressure the CDC to get children back into classrooms. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2020 • 51min
Pennsylvania Attorney General on Trump’s Claims of Voter Fraud
Chris goes one on one with Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro to dispel Trump’s claims of voter fraud in Pennsylvania. Then, Chris discusses intel warnings on Russian election interference with Former Trump National Security Adviser, H.R. McMaster. Chris wraps up the show with Attorney for Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend on calls for grand jury transcript and evidence to be released.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 2020 • 49min
Pennsylvania Attorney General on Election Issues
Chris goes one on one with Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro on mail-in ballot requirements. Then, Chris speaks with Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Trump’s refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power. Chris wraps up the show with Veteran Republican Election Lawyer Ben Ginsberg on Trump relying on a SCOTUS nomination to win the election.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 24, 2020 • 46min
Van Jones on Breonna Taylor Case Ruling
Chris reacts to the grand jury decision in which no officers were directly charged for the death of Breonna Taylor with Van Jones, Shimon Prokupecz, and attorneys for Breonna Taylor's family and boyfriend.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2020 • 50min
Sen Angus King on SCOTUS Battle
Chris goes one on one with Sen Angus King on the stakes and impact of the battle to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat. Then, Chris is joined by former FBI agent Peter Strzok to connect the dots on Putin’s efforts against Joe Biden. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the climbing coronavirus death toll as children return to school.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2020 • 1h 25min
Senator Amy Klobuchar on Filling Supreme Court Vacancy
Chris goes one on one with Senator Amy Klobuchar on Trump’s efforts to force a Supreme Court nominee before the election. Then, Dr. Richard Besser joins to discuss new CDC coronavirus guidelines. Chris wraps up the show with former Trump admin official, Miles Taylor on the DOJ naming certain cities “anarchy” jurisdictions over their response to police brutality.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2020 • 1h
David Axelrod On Former Pence Aide Endorsing Biden
Chris brings on David Axelrod, Abby Phillip, and Miles Taylor to react to Biden’s town hall and the news of an ex-White House aide criticizing President Trump and announcing support for Biden. Then, Chris is joined by Former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price to discuss Trump’s pandemic response. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 17, 2020 • 1h 25min
Al Gore on Trump’s Attacks on Science
Chris goes one on one with Former VP Al Gore on Trump’s assault on science despite wildfires, hurricanes, and coronavirus pandemic. Then, Chris talks with Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak about absentee voting. Chris wraps up the show with Harvard Epidemiologist, Dr. Michael Mina on testing the coronavirus vaccine and back to school season.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


