Laura Coates Live

On election eve, Jake Tapper discusses how early election results may be misleading depending on the election rules in each state, and how the phenomenon of the ‘Red Mirage’ was used by Trump to push false election fraud claims in 2020. With control of Congress up for grabs, CNN Political Director David Chalian joins to break down some of the key races you should be watching. Former Senior Homeland Security Official Christopher Krebs was fired in 2020 for contradicting Trump’s election fraud claims. He tells Jake why he thinks the Kremlin’s claims of election interference are disinformation and discuses if he thinks tomorrow’s election systems will be secure.Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro joins to discuss John Fetterman’s lawsuit which argues Pennsylvania mail in ballots should be counted even if they’re not signed with a valid date. North Carolina Republican Congressional candidate Pat Harrigan tells Jake about his family being affected by what he calls political violence after his parent’s home was shot at, and why he thinks his Democratic opponent has run a dishonest and indecent campaign. Former Los Angeles Lakers Center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins to discuss Kyrie Irving’s suspension, says the Brooklyn Nets star is “being unwittingly used to promote hatred, and reflects on Lebron James approaching his career points mark.Hosted by Jake Tapper.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In what may be the most consequential midterms of our lifetimes, we examine the dynamics that may change the outcome of the election. We speak to analysts about the close races in the Senate and House. Plus, with 40+ million ballots already cast, we look at poll data as candidates make their final push with Election Day just two days away.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing Elon Musk laying off half of Twitter’s staff and blaming the move on a drop in revenue due to activists pressuring advertisers, the Democrats spending millions on amplifying the views of MAGA candidates and if it will backfire next week, the January 6 Committee giving Trump more time to turn over subpoenaed documents, and recreational marijuana legalization being on the ballot in five states.CNN Contributor Bob Costas joins to talk about Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving’s five game suspension over his anti-Semitic posts amid a fallout that has also seen the player lose millions after being dropped by Nike. Plus, the Powerball jackpot is set to be world's biggest ever, and, the Senate made Daylight Saving Time permanent, so why hasn’t the House?Hosted by Laura Coates and Alisyn Camerota.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As sources tell CNN top aides to former President Trump are gearing up for a possible 2024 campaign launch, Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight talking about election security concerns, the economy, and also gives updates on key midterm races. Gabriel Sterling is the Chief Operating Officer of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office. He joins to talk about Georgia voters shattering midterm early voting records, and responds to criticisms of the State's voting laws.Rep. Elaine Luria is in the political fight of her life as she runs for re-election in Virginia’s second congressional district. She tells Jake about emphasizing her work on the January 6 Committee during her campaign. Democratic Arizona secretary of state candidate Adrian Fontes joins to discuss running against a hardline election denier in a state where at least 18 voter intimidation cases have been referred to the DOJ. Actress and activist Kerry Washington tells Jake why she’s choosing to get involved with ‘Get out the vote’ efforts, and discusses her role in the ‘The School for Good and Evil’.Hosted by Jake Tapper.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing the seismic changes to come if the GOP takes control of the the House and Senate, why Hispanic voters will have more power this year than ever before, Barrack Obama shutting down hecklers at Detroit and Phoenix rallies, and the DOJ mulling a potential special council if Trump runs in 2024.Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins to discuss President Biden’s closing midterm message about democracy being in peril, and talks about potential Thanks Giving travel troubles. Plus, Kyrie Irving is suspended by Brooklyn Nets over his anti-Semitism Twitter controversy, Elon Musk’s Twitter informs staff layoffs are set to begin, Gabby Petito’s parents file a suit against Moab police alleging they could have saved her life, and Kanye West can’t sell “White Lives Matter” shirts because two black men own the trade mark.Hosted by Laura Coates and Alisyn Camerota.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The prosecution rests its case against five alleged leaders of Oath Keepers, including its founder, for their roles in the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Jake Tapper talks about who the far-right militia are, the shocking evidence presented in the trial, and the rarity and history of seditious conspiracy charges in the US. Republican Senator Tom Cotton joins to discuss divisive party politics, the failures of Democratic presidents, and tells Jake who he thinks is to blame for the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs tells Jake why she refuses to debate her opponent Kari Lake in their race for Arizona Governor, and responds to calls to rescue herself from overseeing the election. Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan joins to discuss running on abortion rights in a tight re-election fight in New York. Plus, key answers are still missing in the St. Louis school shooting, and a judge restricts how right-wing groups can patrol Arizona drop boxes.Hosted by Jake Tapper.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing Biden’s warning that election deniers could lead the country down a ‘Path to chaos’, a Trump lawyer saying Justice Clarence Thomas was ‘key” to a plan to delay certification of the 2020 election, political violence looming over the tense midterms, Barrack Obama and Herschel Walker trading barbs, and what the Ohio Senate race between Vance and Ryan means for the control of the Senate.Former RNC communications director Doug Heye joins to talk about how he helped to run the ‘Fire Pelosi’ effort, and toxic politics. Plus, A CNN poll shows voters heavily favor Republicans on the economy and inflation, research shows female officials are targeted 3.4 times more often than men, the Washington Commanders owner considers selling the team, and the FCC Commissioner calls for a ban on TikTok in the US.Hosted by Laura Coates and Alisyn CamerotaTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight talking about why U.S. Intelligence believes senior Russian officials have discussed how and when to deploy a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, the war crimes and atrocities happening in Ukraine right now, and the head of the Wagner Group reportedly confronting Putin directly about his belief that the war in Ukraine is being mismanaged by top generals.CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins Ukrainians gathering evidence of possible Russian war crimes and interviews a Ukrainian woman who describes her horrific treatment by Russian soldiers. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney joins to discuss the real risk of losing his seat in a Blue district of New York, and defends the Democrats spending on far-right republicans. Late night legend Jimmy Kimmel joins to discuss misinformation and the attacks against Paul Pelosi, celebrities spewing anti-Semitism, and ‘cancel culture’ and forgiveness.Hosted by Jake Tapper.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing the political heavyweights hitting the campaign trail, including Republican Liz Cheney who is campaigning for Democrat Elissa  Slotkin against an election denier, newly released court documents detailing the violent attack on Paul Pelosi, and the negotiation underway for Trump to testify before the January 6 Committee under oath.Plus, Biden targets Florida’s ‘extreme MAGA Republicans’ in his closing midterm pitch, saying “Democracy is on the ballot", control of the Senate could come down the the Georgia race, ‘America First Legal’ releases a radio ad accusing Biden of ‘racism’ towards white Americans, a Georgia Pastor’s sermon slamming Herschel Walker goes viral, and – are you tired of self-checkout machines?Hosted by Laura Coates and Alisyn CamerotaTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Tapper opens CNN tonight talking about crime as a campaign issue, the attack on Paul Pelosi, where violent crime is up and where this is more perception than reality, and the Democrats’ vulnerability on defund the police. GOP Senate candidate John O'Dea hopes to win is seat without Trump’s blessing. He joins to discuss his intent to to actively campaign against Trump if he runs for president again, why he thinks Governor DeSantis was right about moving migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, and why he opposes raising the age limit for buying semiautomatic weapons to 21.Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins to discuss the Arizona & Michigan GOP robocalls pushing voting by mail despite candidates & parties publicly bashing it, and the election conspiracies that are clouding the Michigan Secretary of State race. NFL Network Host Rich Eisen joins to discuss the backlash against Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving’s now deleted tweet promoting a book and documentary that pushes anti-Semitic lies, and the star’s repeated refusal to apologize.Hosted by Jake Tapper.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices