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Sep 9, 2023 • 42min

Mark Meadows’ bid to move 2020 election case denied

A judge rejects Mark Meadows’ bid to move the Georgia 2020 election subversion case to federal court. Our panel discusses what this means for the case, how it impacts the other co-defendants, and how long jury selection could take. Plus, where is Danelo Cavalcante? The extremely dangerous fugitive who brutally murdered his ex-girlfriend in front of her two young children has been on the run for nine days after scaling prison walls. CNN’s Brian Todd reports live from Chester County with the latest updates on the manhunt. And, in breaking news, a deadly earthquake in Morocco kills nearly 300 people.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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Sep 8, 2023 • 43min

Ex-Trump adviser convicted, D.A. slams Rep. Jordan, manhunt day 8

Former Trump White House Adviser Peter Navarro is convicted of contempt of Congress for ignoring his January 6 Committee subpoena. Could this be a pivotal moment that opens the floodgates for further convictions? Plus, after the Fulton County D.A. slams GOP Rep. Jim Jordan’s investigation into her prosecution of Trump and his allies, Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee joins to discuss Republicans increasingly interfering in activities, complaints and lawsuits they don't have jurisdiction over. And, the manhunt for convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante enters day 8 in Pennsylvania, as the search perimeter for the dangerous fugitive shifts west.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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Sep 7, 2023 • 42min

Bad day for Trump, parkour prison escape, judge rules on Georgia co-defendants

A bad day for Trump: a Mar-a-Lago I.T. worker flips, making a deal with Special Counsel Jack Smith in the classified documents case, as the former president also loses to E. Jean Carroll in her second defamation lawsuit. Plus, new details on exactly how convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who is still on the run after 7 days, escaped from Chester County prison using what appears to be parkour to scale the prison walls. And, a judge rules on whether co-defendants Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro will be tried along with Trump in the Georgia election subversion case, following their requests for a speedy trial.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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Sep 6, 2023 • 43min

Murderer search expands, Georgia hearing set, Murdaugh’s mistrial bid

The manhunt expands for the murderer who escaped from Chester County Prison, amid “credible sightings”. Danelo Cavalcante has been caught on security cameras at tourist spot Longwood Gardens. Local schools shutter as law enforcement reach day-six of their search. Plus, the judge sets the first hearing for tomorrow in the George election subversion case. Our panel discusses what the hearing could tell us about whether all 19 defendants will be tried together, the trial timeline, and if the hearings are to be televised. And, Alex Murdaugh’s attorney’s allege jury tampering by the Clerk of Court and are calling for a new trial in his murder case.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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Sep 5, 2023 • 2min

CNN Tonight update for September 4, 2023

There is no new episode of the CNN Tonight showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.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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Sep 2, 2023 • 42min

Murderer manhunt continues, co-defendant crowd fund, summer break for adults?

Police continue to search for an escaped Pennsylvania inmate, a dangerous murderer convicted of stabbing his girlfriend to death in front of her two young children. The chief detective of Chester County joins to give the latest details on the manhunt. Plus, why some of Trump's co-defendants in the Georgia election subversion case are now trying crowd fund to pay their mounting legal bills. And, a paid family leave plan in Michigan would give workers time to care for a newborn or a sick family member. So why are some Republicans calling it summer break for adults?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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Sep 1, 2023 • 41min

Massive manhunt, Trump severs ties, Mitch McConnell cleared

BREAKING NEWS: an extremely dangerous inmate is on the run after escaping prison outside Philadelphia. Plus, Trump pleads not guilty in the Georgia election subversion case and files a new motion to sever his ties from co-defendants seeking a speedy trial. And, a Fulton County judge gives the green light for Trump’s 2020 election subversion case to be televised. Also tonight, a Capitol physician medically clears Mitch McConnell for work, and is there a two-tiered justice system in America?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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Aug 31, 2023 • 41min

Idalia moves East, Mitch McConnell freezes, Giuliani loses lawsuit

Idalia lashes Georgia and the Carolinas as it moves East after pounding Florida, leaving more than 460,000 customers without power. Plus, CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what might be going on with House Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who appeared to freeze in the middle of a Q&A with reporters in Kentucky today, just like he did at the Capitol last month. And, a federal judge finds Rudy Giuliani liable in the defamation lawsuit brought by two Georgia election workers, saying he upended their lives when he falsely accused them of ballot tampering in the 2020 election. Giuliani could now owe millions.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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Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 21min

Idalia forecast to become a category 4

A brand-new forecast for hurricane Idalia as the storm rapidly intensifies, lashing Florida ahead of what is feared to be a catastrophic landfall on the state's west coast in just a matter of hours. Officials say that the surge could be a once in a lifetime event. Plus, former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joins to explain what emergency officials are up against in the expected search and rescue effort. And, Laura Coates asks St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch how concerned he is about the storm, and the residents who are refusing to evacuate.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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Aug 29, 2023 • 40min

The tale of two courtrooms

Trump‘s trial date for his federal election subversion trail is set by the judge, as the hearing on Mark Meadow’s bid to move the Georgia election case to federal court ends without a ruling. Laura Coates breaks down how all of Trump’s trial dates could affect his political calendar. Plus, on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, CNN learns new details about the latest racially motivated shootings in Jacksonville, Florida. Professor Michael Eric Dyson joins to give his take on the context. And, the very latest and tropical storms threatening the Florida coast. Also, Olympic gold medalist Domnique Dawes joins to discuss Simone Biles becoming the most decorated gymnast in history following her record-breaking win at the U.S. Gymnastics Nationals.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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