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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 29, 2024 • 47min
New Polls Show Georgia Back In Play As Harris Tours State
Few states will be more closely watched than Georgia for signs of how voters are responding to campaign outreach and the newly minted ticket, making it a fitting kickoff for Harris and Walz on the heels of the Democratic National Convention. Four years ago, President Joe Biden became the first Democrat to carry the state since Bill Clinton in 1992, winning it by fewer than 12,000 votes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 2024 • 47min
Jack Smith Tailors New Jan. 6 Indictment To Fit Immunity Ruling
Special counsel Jack Smith defiantly re-injected the question of Donald Trump’s bid to steal the 2020 election into the intensifying end game of this year’s White House race. By trying to rescue his case after his initial indictment was gutted by the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling, Smith signaled that he is determined to bring the former president to justice — even though there will be no trial before Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2024 • 47min
Harris Team: No Muting Of Mics Help Voters See “Unfettered Trump”
Harris wants to let Trump have the chance to say exactly what he wants, when he wants in their scheduled debate clash on ABC News on September 10. The vice president’s camp is trying to reverse a rule that Biden’s team secured for their fateful debate with Trump in June that ensured that a candidate’s microphones were muted when it was not their turn to speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2024 • 46min
RFK Jr. Embraces Trump, Endorses Him At AZ Rally
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced at a news conference in Phoenix Friday that he is suspending his campaign and endorsing Trump. Kennedy insisted that he was not ending his campaign, but he noted that he will withdraw his name from appearing on ballots in swing states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2024 • 47min
Yes, She Can!
Laura concludes our live coverage of the Democratic National Convention as Kamala Harris officially accepts her historic nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2024 • 47min
Tim Walz, the Happy Warrior, Introduces Himself
Following a raucous night in Chicago, Laura and her guests break down day three of the Democratic National Convention, which was highlighted by a fiery speech by VP nominee Tim Walz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 2024 • 47min
Obamas Throw Shade at DNC
Laura summarizes day two of the Democratic National Convention, which was headlined by passionate speeches by Barack and Michelle Obama, who pulled no punches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 2024 • 46min
Live from Chicago, it's the DNC!
Laura recaps day one of the Democratic National Convention live from Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 17, 2024 • 44min
Harris & Trump Campaigns Compete On Economic Agenda
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday unveiled a populist economic agenda, proposing a new plan to provide tax relief for more than 100 million middle-class and lower-income Americans as she builds out the details of her governing agenda weeks after locking down the Democratic presidential nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 2024 • 46min
Trump Hammers Harris On Inflation With Grocery Props
Locked in a tight race for the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are eager to show voters how they’ll handle the economy if elected. Trump held two speeches this week centered on the economy and his policies, but he has yet to release a detailed economic plan. Harris is expected to unveil a broad economic plan on Friday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


