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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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Dec 13, 2023 • 43min
Rudy Giuliani continues to defame election workers
Rudy Giuliani's false claims about election workers, their safety and threatening voicemails. Biden impeachment inquiry and potential GOP backlash. President Zelensky seeks more Ukraine aid. A wrongfully convicted man freed after 20 years. Movie honoring gay civil rights pioneer.

Dec 12, 2023 • 44min
Is a President of the United States above the law?
Special Counsel Jack Smith asks Supreme Court to determine if Trump is protected by presidential immunity. Texas Supreme Court strikes down ruling on emergency abortion. Rudy Giuliani faces defamation trial. Biden's falling poll numbers in key battleground states. Reinstatement of conspiracy theorist's social media account. Discussion on abortion exceptions in Texas. Legal troubles of Trump and ex-Congressman George Santos.

Dec 9, 2023 • 43min
Michigan shooter sentenced, Biden on grief, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
Anderson Cooper joins the podcast to discuss President Biden's episode on grief. Bill Maher and guests answer questions. Topics include the Oxford High School shooter's sentencing, Trump's upcoming civil fraud trial, and a 17-year-old passing the California State Bar exam.

Dec 8, 2023 • 43min
Hunter Biden indicted on tax charges
Hunter Biden indicted on tax charges and facing criminal tax charges including evasion and fraudulent tax returns. Former Attorney General Eric Holder discusses warnings about a second Trump term and weaponizing the DOJ. University presidents under fire for antisemitism. Texas woman granted emergency abortion, but Texas attorney general threatening her doctor.

Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 38min
Fourth Republican presidential debate: post-debate analysis
Analyzing candidates' performances in the debate, including Nikki Haley's defense by Chris Christie and potential endorsements. Debunking conspiracy theories surrounding the January 6th insurrection. The controversy of the 'great replacement theory' and suppression of free speech. Challenges and concerns for the Democratic Party. Examining Nikki Haley's policy proposal and response to criticism. The impact of Trump on the race and upcoming voting in New Hampshire.

Dec 6, 2023 • 44min
Closed-door admission, new political party, elevated threat level
To the surprise of his aides, President Biden admits to a room full of donors that he might not be seeking a second-term if Trump were not running. He’s now walking that back. Plus, former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney say’s she’ll ‘do whatever I have to do’ to stop Trump as she considers a third-party bid. And, our panel discusses the elevated threat level the US faces after the FBI Director calls for the renewal of the surveillance program amid a dramatic rise in hate crimes. Also tonight: a second man is buried by authorities in Mississippi without relative’s knowledge, and Marvel actor Jonathan Majors goes on trial for assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2023 • 41min
Terror plot foiled, more trials for Trump? Bank heist solved
A foiled terror plot in Las Vegas involving a 16-year-old suspect, the potential for more legal action against Trump following a court ruling, the resolution of a decades-old bank heist, and the impact of Beyoncé's film 'Renaissance'.

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Dec 2, 2023 • 42min
Santos kicked out, no immunity for Trump, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
Discussion of the expulsion of Rep. George Santos and the ethics report, the passing of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the power of personal stories in shaping politics, the push for a federal holiday to honor Rosa Parks, and the upcoming CNN Hero of the Year announcement.

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 24min
Did Israel know of the Hamas attack plan?
CNN Tonight discusses Israel's alleged knowledge of Hamas' attack plan, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the parallels between the Yom Kippur War and the recent attack, the determination to fight for hostages, the importance of black voters for President Biden's reelection, and the resumption of combat operations in Gaza.

Nov 30, 2023 • 44min
Truce expiration looms, Henry Kissinger dies, Schumer condemns antisemitism
14-yr-old massacre survivor recounts horrifying experience, Kissinger's death discussed, Schumer condemns rising antisemitism in passionate speech.


