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Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 20min

Fox News settles, wrong door arraignment, ‘pity city’ pep talk

Fox News reaches a $787.5 million settlement for their outrageous election fraud lies about Dominion Voting Systems. But, as the ruling does not include any on-air apology or corrections, are Fox viewers still being misled? Our guests discuss if the network and its hosts have been truly held accountable. Plus - Lee Meritt is the attorney for Ralph Yarl’s family. He tells Alison about the felony charges 84-year old Andrew Lester will face at his arraignment for allegedly shooting Ralph twice, after the black 16-year old mistakenly knocked on Lester’s door in Kansas City, expecting to pick up his younger brothers. And - the CEO of high end office furniture company MillerKnoll delivered a pep talk to employees that took quite a turn when she was challenged about their lack of bonuses.Hosted by 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
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Apr 18, 2023 • 1h 20min

Wrong door shooting, Santos seeks reelection, Brad Paisley’s Ukraine trip

An 84-year white homeowner in Kansas City is charged with shooting 16-year old Ralph Yarl in the head after the black teen apparently rang the wrong doorbell, expecting to pick up his brother. Our panel shares their thoughts on why it took several days to charge the suspect. Plus, Congressman George Santos says he's running for reelection in 2024, despite extensively lying about his background, multiple investigations and calls to step aside. We’ll you what his colleagues and constituents are saying about his announcement. And, Grammy-winning country star Brad Paisley has just returned from Ukraine. He tells Alisyn Camerota about his meeting with President Zelensky, and performing his new song ‘Same Here’ in the streets of Kyiv.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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Apr 15, 2023 • 1h 18min

SCOTUS courts controversy, Pence suggests "federal death penalty" for mass shooters

SCOTUS temporarily ensured wide availability of an abortion drug while considering a case challenging FDA approval of the drug, which has been safely used for decades. Our panel discusses the ramifications as well as the recent ProPublica report of a previously undisclosed real estate deal between Justice Clarence Thomas and a GOP megadonor—the same megadonor from whom Thomas had reportedly accepted luxury vacations. Plus, 2024 GOP Presidential hopefuls attend an NRA convention in Indiana where former Vice President Pence calls for an accelerated "federal death penalty" for mass shooters. Also tonight: The NFL releases new quarterback helmets to reduce concussions, a CNN team travels alongside a dangerous trail with desperate migrants, and Dominion's $1.6B defamation trial against Fox News starts Monday. Finally, Ben McKenzie, Rep. Katie Porter, and Piers Morgan join Bill Mahar in Overtime.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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Apr 14, 2023 • 1h 19min

Pentagon docs leak case, A.I. fakes, France’s retirement protests

The FBI arrested a 21-year-old Air Force guardsman in connection with the leaking of highly classified national defense information. The Washington Post described the suspect as a lonely but charismatic gun enthusiast who was allegedly the leader of a chat room on Discord. Does this story give us some insight into what’s going on with young men who spend a lot of time online? Plus, the latest frontier in artificial intelligence is creating fake versions of famous people — we examine a fake interview between fake Joe Rogan and fake former President Donald Trump. And, the DOJ has asked the Supreme Court to intervene on the abortion drug ruling in an emergency filing. Also tonight: hundreds of thousands took to the streets in France to protest the government’s plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, a factory-sealed ‘Rocky’ VHS tape sold for $27,500 at an auction, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher slams MLB for longer beer sales.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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Apr 13, 2023 • 1h 20min

Bank shooting 911 calls, NYC hires ‘Rats Czar’, baseball & beer sales

Police release the desperate 911 calls from the Louisville bank shooting. We'll also play you the anguished call from the shooter's own mother. His family says he had mental health challenges that they were actively addressing as a family. Would a red flag law have worked? Plus, “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe joins to describe the future of work, and we also get his take on one of the dirtiest jobs out there - the newly appointed New York City Rats Czar. And, baseball games are shorter this season, which means you've got less time to buy beer. CNN’s Harry Enten breaks down all of the unintended consequences of that rule.Also tonight: Republican Sen. Tim Scott takes a step towards a 2024 presidential run, the judge in the Dominion defamation lawsuit accuses Fox New of hiding evidence on the eve of the trial, and, should some college classes come with a trigger warning?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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Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 19min

Bank bodycam, kidnap survivors speak, is honking free speech?

Kentucky police release body camera video of their encounter with the Louisville bank employee who killed five co-workers with an AR-15 style rifle on Monday. One rookie officer is still fighting for his life. Plus, two Americans who survived being taken hostage by a Mexican drug cartel last month, speak out about the shootout, the kidnapping and the murders of their two friends. And, is honking your car horn at a protest free speech? We'll tell you about the California woman who ended up in court for doing just that.Also tonight: The Republican Governor of Tennessee calls for lawmakers to toughen gun restrictions, the Manhattan DA sues GOP House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan to prevent his interference in the hush money case against Trump, and, Whole Foods closes its San Francisco flagship store to ensure the safety of its employees.Hosted by 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
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Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 20min

Back in the House, Kentucky bank shooting, Dalai Lama apologizes

Ousted Tennessee Democrat Justin Jones is reinstated to his seat after being expelled on Thursday for protesting inside the State House chamber, demanding action on gun reform. Plus, a 25-year old employee opened fire inside a bank in Louisville, Kentucky today, killing five people and injuring at least eight. The panel discusses how credit card companies could help crack down on mass shootings, but why they're not. And, one of the most admired spiritual leaders in the world issues an apology after a video goes viral showing the Dalai Lama asking a young boy to suck his tongue. Also tonight: CNN’s inside scoops on the fight over abortion access, Musk’s Twitter, 2024 races, and recession worries.Hosted by 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
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Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 20min

Tennessee expulsion vote, Rep. switches parties, Stormy speaks out

The Tennessee State House votes to expel two Democratic State Reps for so-called decorum violations after three Democrats protested on the State House floor over gun safety. State Rep. Gloria Johnson, who narrowly survived the expulsion by one vote, joins to discuss. Plus, a North Carolina Democrat switches parties giving Republicans a veto-proof supermajority in the State House. And, Stormy Daniels speaks out about Donald Trump being indicted on criminal charges, whether he should go to jail, and if she will testify in the hush money trial.Also tonight: Singer Jewel talks with Alisyn Camertota about advocating for mental health programs and draws on her own experiences, Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose luxury vacations paid for by a GOP mega-donor, a CNN poll shows 30% of Americans say Biden deserves to be reelected in 2024, and how Gen Z is reshaping the idea of work hustle and societal norms.Hosted by Alisyn CamerotaTo 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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Apr 6, 2023 • 1h 21min

Trump case developments, job market challenges, can country music save us?

New legal woes for Trump: former Vice President Mike Pence is poised to testify for the first time on Trump’s actions leading up to January 6, but there are many more cases, including a battery and defamation trial that begins in just two weeks. Plus, Alisyn Camerota sits down with six-voters from different generations about the challenges they face in today's job market and economy, and who they blame. And, Grammy Award-winning country musician Ketch Secor tells Alisyn why he thinks country music can lead America out of its cycle of gun violence.Hosted by 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
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Apr 5, 2023 • 1h 21min

The indictment of Donald Trump

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, relating to alleged hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. But does the Manhattan DA have a strong case against the former president? Alisyn Camerota discusses with two attorneys who have very different opinions.Also tonight: Trump verbally attacks the judge overseeing his criminal case, a federal appeals court denies Trump’s emergency bid to stop his ex-aides from testifying in the DOJ’s January 6 probe, and, Tennessee House Republicans attempt to expel three Democrats for joining a gun control rally.Hosted by 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

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