Laura Coates Live

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On Christmas Day, the former president posted a message which called his opponents thugs, called special counsel Jack Smith deranged, and made a final slam at Smith and Biden writing “rot in hell.” This as 2024 is shaping up to be a busy year for former President Trump and his multiple legal cases. Plus, authorities at the southern border are encountering a record number of migrants. Also, a retrospective on women in the economy in 2023.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Supreme Court rejects fast-tracking Trump's immunity dispute; ongoing legal cases involving Trump and Giuliani; disqualification without conviction and bankruptcy; crisis at the southern border intensifies; analysis of immigration language and partnership with Heinz's Black Kitchen Initiative; importance of representation and embracing identity discussed; casual conversation about cookbook, Netflix show, and political climate.

Trump allegedly pressured election officials to not certify Biden's win in Michigan. Special Counsel highlights the gravity of Trump's federal election interference case. La La Anthony discusses her mentorship program at an NYC prison. The Hollywood pay gap and an actress considering quitting over it.

The podcast discusses how the Supreme Court could decide the 2024 election, explores the Supreme Court's power in presidential elections, and debates the Supreme Court's potential reversal and implications for Trump's reelection campaign. It also touches on the insurrection, Biden's eligibility, the surge of migrants, broken immigration process, and a recent prisoner swap with Venezuela.

The Colorado Supreme Court removes Trump from the State's 2024 ballot due to his involvement in the January 6th insurrection. Trump dismisses Hitler comparisons and doubles down on anti-immigrant rhetoric. CNN reports on the volcanic eruption in Iceland.

Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric draws comparisons to Nazi Germany. Judge denies Mark Meadows' attempt to move his Georgia criminal case to federal court. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who once complained about his salary, now lives a lavish life. Guilty verdict and career implications for movie star Jonathan Majors. Discussion of reckless assault and harassment case verdict.

Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148M for defaming Georgia election workers; Cornel West, independent 2024 presidential candidate, discusses vote margins in battleground states and the impact of third-party candidates. Also, analysis of recent poll numbers and Biden's candidacy and Ava Devernay on 'Origin'. Autopsy report of Matthew Perry mentioned.

Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang discusses the challenges Biden faces in his bid for reelection. The panel explores Rudy Giuliani's demeanor inside and outside the courtroom as a jury deliberates on potential damages against him. Marvel star Jonathan Majors awaits his assault trial verdict. Calls for answers and accountability grow after a family finds a loved one was buried without their knowledge.

Amid mounting legal troubles, the podcast discusses the possibility of winning the White House being Trump's get out of jail card. They delve into a guilty plea regarding an alternate elector plot and a ruling that may delay Trump's election interference case. Other topics include President Biden's impeachment inquiry, Hunter Biden's defiance of a House subpoena, and the exoneration of two wrongfully convicted men in California murder cases. Additionally, they touch on the connection between trial and election dates, presidential power and immunity, ongoing investigations frustration, and women's reproductive rights in Texas.