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Trump bizarrely claims a president can declassify documents "Even by thinking about it" during a Fox News interview, amid the order from the special master in the Mar-a-Lago investigation to prove he followed the process to declassify documents taken to his home. His ex-personal attorney Michael Cohen joins to discuss the mounting legal woes the former president is facing, and also why he represented Trump for so long.Civilian action intensifies across two countries, as thousands of Iranian women protest the death of 22 year-old Masha Amini in police custody for allegedly breaking hijab wearing rules, and more than 1,300 anti-war protestors are detained in Russia. CNN Global Affairs Analyst Aaron David Miller joins to discuss if these protests signal the start of movements for change in Russia and Iran. Plus, the panel reacts to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones saying "I'm done saying I'm sorry" for spreading the Sandy Hook shooting hoax, and the dramatic scene it caused in the courtroom in the damages phase of his defamation trial.Hosted by Sara SidnerTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Attorney General sues Trump, three of his children and his business, alleging “Staggering” property tax fraud. Letitia James has also referred her probe to federal prosecutors and the IRS for potential criminal investigation. The panel discusses the 222-page filing which includes a $250 million baseline judgment, a ban on the Trumps running any New York businesses for good, and a ban on buying commercial real estate in New York for five years. Biden slams Putin’s attempts to “Extinguish” Ukraine while addressing the U.N. Security Council, as more than a thousand anti-war protesters are arrested across Russia, and Putin threatens to use nuclear weapons in the conflict. Plus, a federal appeals court restores DOJ access to the classified documents from Mar-a-Lago, Ginni Thomas agrees to a January 6 Committee interview, and as two people claim a $1.34 billion mega millions prize, the panel discuss whether the lottery is a regressive tax. Hosted by Sara Sidner.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The legal team for the Venezuelan migrants Ron DeSantis sent to Martha's Vineyard from Texas files a class action lawsuit against the Florida Governor, claiming their clients were manipulated and stripped of their dignity. That, as Democrats ask questions about the state funds used to carry out what critics are calling a political stunt. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar joins to discuss the investigation he has started to determine if DeSantis or anyone connected to the Governor committed a crime in Texas.Plus, Trump’s legal team refuses to provide any evidence he declassified the documents he took to Mar-a-Lago, a Senate probe finds nearly 1,000 unaccounted prison deaths in 2021, and the FDA warns against a new TikTok challenge that involves cooking chicken in NyQuil.Hosted by Sara SidnerTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White House officials met today to discuss how to respond to GOP governors, including Governors DeSantis and Abbott, sending migrants north in protest of President Joe Biden’s border policies. Biden accused the Republicans of "playing politics with human beings" and "using them as props" in response to those stunts. Today’s guests discuss the political motivations behind the moves and whether those who facilitated the process may face any criminal liability. And, Montana says it will defy a judge’s order and keep blocking transgender people from changing their gender on their birth certificate in nearly all cases, the importance of representation with Disney’s teaser for the new “The Little Mermaid” live-action movie, and a preview of a CNN special report “American Coup: The January 6th Investigation.” Hosted by Laura Coates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claims credit for sending two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to Martha’s Vineyard unannounced. The move follows in the footsteps of GOP Governors Abbott and Ducey who began sending migrants to Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago to protest what they believe are Biden’s open border policies. The panel discusses the reaction from the White House, how this could play out for Governor DeSantis, whose state’s population is 26% Latino, and whether Republicans see immigration as a politically winning issue.Plus, Texas Governor Greg Abbot sends two buses of migrants to Vice President Harris’ residence in Washington, D.C., a New Hampshire GOP Senate nominee does an about-face on false 2020 election claims, the judge in the Mar-a-Lago case appoints a special master, and Sen. Graham thinks “Side-stepping abortion” is not working for the GOP as Republicans distance themselves from his proposed 15-week ban.Hosted by Laura Coates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Polls have closed in the final three 2022 primaries of the season in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware. With 56 days until November 8th, the panel discusses how Sen. Graham proposing a bill to ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks, Trump and Pence being requested to appear before the January 6 Committee, inflation not falling quickly, and Biden’s string of legislative wins could potentially change political fortunes.Iuliia Mendel is a Ukrainian journalist and former spokesperson for President Volodymyr Zelensky. He joins CNN Tonight to discuss Ukraine’s successful counter offensive against Russian forces after reclaiming the entire Kharkiv region, as the number of Russian municipal deputies calling for Putin to resign grows to almost 50. Plus, a poll shows at least half of the U.S. workforce are “Quiet quitters”, and a possible rail strike could cripple the supply chain.Hosted by Laura Coates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Times reports federal agents seized the phones of two top Trump advisers as part of the January 6 probe. That, as the investigation continues to ramp up with the DOJ subpoenaing more than 30 people in Trump’s orbit. The panel discusses Britain’s new Prime Minister calling for the end of the Monarchy in 1994, the renewed debate about the future of the Monarchy following Queen Elizabeth’s death, and if the commonwealth will survive.Plus, credit card companies are to separately categorize gun shops to try to help curb gun violence, in a move the NRA has slammed as an attempt to create a national registry of gun owners. Chief Justice John Roberts defends the “legitimacy” of the Supreme Court following Justice Kagan saying it creates legitimacy problems when ignoring legal precedents and imposing personal preferences on cases. CNN Legal Analyst and Supreme Court Biographer Joan Biskupic joins to discuss.Hosted by Laura Coates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

King Charles III delivers his first speech to the British people, paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth and pledging to uphold the duties of the Monarchy following his mother’s death. CNN Anchor Don Lemon joins CNN Tonight to discuss how King Charles might modernize the throne, whether the Commonwealth can survive him, and if he will stay apolitical.Plus, Trump and the DOJ submit their proposals for the “special master” who will review the documents seized by the FBI in its search of the former president’s Mar-a-Lago home, and Frances Tiafoe makes waves at the U.S. Open as he plays Carlos Alcaraz for a spot in the finals.Hosted by Laura Coates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Famous for embodying the British slogan of 'keep calm and carry on,' Queen Elizabeth II was known for order and tradition. But behind the steely stoicism lies a complex leader who has overseen an unprecedented reign spanning seven decades. She symbolized stability and continuity. But, at the same she quietly revolutionized and reinvigorated the royal family in her quest to leave the monarchy stronger than she found it and ensure it continues for generations to come.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices