

Laura Coates Live
CNN Podcasts
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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Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 25min
Fragile truce violated, Koch backs Haley, Hunter Biden calls GOP’s bluff
Laura Coates interviews a family member of a released hostage. Koch Network endorses Nikki Haley to stop Trump in the GOP race. Hunter Biden calls GOP's bluff, willing to testify publicly. Israel and Hamas violate truce. Controversy over Sports Illustrated's use of AI-generated content.

Nov 28, 2023 • 1h 26min
Fourth hostage group freed, Musk visits Israel, Vermont shooter charged
Hostages released in Israel-Hamas truce. Elon Musk visits Israel after conspiracy controversy. Vermont man charged for shooting Palestinian students. Ex-police officer convicted in George Floyd's killing stabbed in prison. Biden's campaign threatened by slide among black and Hispanic voters. Disney star Alyson Stoner recounts 'harrowing' childhood career.

Nov 23, 2023 • 43min
Hostage release delay, Jamie Foxx allegations, rise in hate
Israel refuses to release Hamas hostages, Jamie Foxx faces sexual assault allegations, rise in hate incidents discussed. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade highlights Alabama HBCU Marching Band.

Nov 22, 2023 • 42min
Israel’s Cabinet votes to approve hostage release deal
Israel's Cabinet approves hostage release deal with Hamas, emotions of families waiting for release, implications and mixed feelings among families, analysis of negotiation process to release hostages, challenges and trust issues in negotiations, mention of major hearing in election interference case

Nov 21, 2023 • 43min
The battle for A.I.
Sam Altman, Former Open AI staff member, is fired then hired by Microsoft, causing discontent among OpenAI employees. Grammy-winning producer and Entertainment Manager discuss AI in music. A court ruling impacts the Voting Rights Act. Kamala Harris faces criticism. Dexter Wade's tragic case of injustice is explored. The battle for AI continues while hostages held by Hamas demand answers.

Nov 18, 2023 • 42min
Big win for Trump, Green Party candidate interview, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
Dr. Jill Stein, Presidential candidate of the Green Party, talks about the launch of her campaign and her views on the Israel-Hamas war. They also discuss a Colorado judge ruling against Trump, the spread of anti-Semitic language in right-wing media, and major advertisers leaving X.

Nov 17, 2023 • 43min
Santos fraud saga, Musk antisemitism backlash, Sean “Diddy” Combs allegations
Congressman George Santos misused campaign funds, with expenses including luxury brand purchases. The Santos scandal is discussed by Laura Coates and Maureen Daly. Elon Musk faces backlash for endorsing an antisemitic post on X. Sean 'Diddy' Combs is sued for alleged abuse. TikTok videos praising Bin Laden go viral. A new book explores the inside story of UFOs.

Nov 16, 2023 • 44min
Trump demands mistrial, 14th Amendment ruling, plea deal video leak
Trump demands mistrial in fraud case, 14th Amendment trial ruling discussed, impact of leaked plea deal footage, Georgia prosecutors seek jail time for co-defendant, exclusive body camera footage of Hamas militant attack obtained by CNN, Senate passes stopgap bill to avert government shutdown.

Nov 15, 2023 • 42min
Fight club, targeted operation, chilling testimony
GOP anger boils over within the Republican Party, IDF launches targeted operation at Gaza hospital, chilling testimony on attack on Paul Pelosi, new details on Trump's Georgia election subversion trial, massive crowds in March for Israel

Nov 14, 2023 • 42min
Pelosi’s chilling testimony, Trump demands TV trial, plea deal revelations
The podcast discusses the chilling testimony of Nancy Pelosi's husband, the demand for a televised trial by Trump, and plea deal revelations from an ex-Trump attorney. It also covers Donald Trump Jr.'s testimony, a Jewish-Palestinian family's perspective on the Israel-Hamas war, and the implementation of a code of ethics by the Supreme Court.


