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Apr 6, 2022 • 41min
Zelensky Pressures U.N. To Act Immediately On Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the U.N. Security Council in the wake of the Bucha massacre, calling for Russian military members to be tried for war crimes and telling the Council to "dissolve yourself" if you won't punish Russia. That, as the U.S. announces new Russia sanctions and makes a case to expel it from the Human Rights Council.As Russia continues to lie about the horrors it is inflicting in Ukraine despite video evidence, Ukrainian Member of Parliament Andrii Osadchuk joins to discuss the daily death and destruction being witnessed across his country. Plus, NATO gathers war crimes evidence against Putin, a top U.S. general says the potential for ‘significant’ international conflict is increasing, and Lviv’s soccer club owner vows to change jobs and “become a sniper”.Hosted by Jake Tapper, live from Lviv.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 5, 2022 • 42min
Biden Calls For Putin War Crimes Trial
President Biden calls for Putin to be put on trial for war crimes as mass graves are discovered in Bucha, a suburb Northwest of Kyiv, after Russian forces withdraw amid fears Putin could be preparing for a new large-scale offensive in Eastern Ukraine.Rachel Denber is Deputy Director of Human Rights Watch. She joins CNN Tonight to discuss her organisation’s new report which documents “apparent war crimes” by Russian forces in Ukraine. Plus, Jake interviews Ukrainian Member of Parliament Inna Sovsun about Russia’s possible war crimes, its claim that Ukraine faked a video showing bodies in the streets in Bucha, and the reality of the satellite images which prove otherwise.Hosted by Jake Tapper, live from Lviv.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 2022 • 42min
Zelensky Won't Confirm Or Deny Ordering Fuel Depot Strike Inside Russia
Ukraine’s President Zelensky refuses to confirm or deny ordering an airstrike which resulted in a direct hit on a Russian fuel depot containing millions of gallons of fuel. That, as satellite images show Russian forces are gone from an airport outside of Kyiv, now the site of Ukraine’s first big victory. And, the next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia resume, with Zelensky’s chief of staff telling CNN he has a “very, very small portion of optimism”.
Plus, Ukrainian Parliament Member Oleksandra Ustinova speaks out about the death of her best friend's husband, killed by Russian shelling, Will Smith resigns from the Motion Picture Academy after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars and the U.S. is to provide $300 million more in security assistance to Ukraine.
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Apr 1, 2022 • 42min
President Zelensky: “We Will Continue To Fight. Until The End”
As Russia’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine enters day 36, Putin’s forces ramp up strikes focused on Kyiv, Chernihiv, Izyum and the Donbas region, with President Zelensky saying Ukraine will fight "until the end". That, as the head of British Intelligence alleges Russian troops are low on morale, are refusing orders, and are sabotaging their own equipment.
The DOJ announces its criminal probe into January 6 will expand to gather information about the planning of the so-called ‘Stop The Steal’ rally and the effort to subvert the 2020 Electoral College vote. Plus, Jared Kushner appears before the January 6 Committee, the House introduces a bill to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for war crimes, and the Oscars producer says the LAPD was ready to arrest Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock.Hosted by Wolf Blitzer.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2022 • 41min
Pentagon: Putin Being “Misinformed” By Advisers About Invasion
The Pentagon says, "we believe that Putin is being misinformed" about Russian military performance in Ukraine and the impact of sanctions on Russia’s economy. That, as Ukrainian cities continue to be bombarded despite Russia’s claims of de-escalation, with heavy shelling reported around Kyiv over the past 24-hours, and Chernihiv’s Mayor saying his city has come under a “colossal attack”.Plus, Ukraine’s President Zelensky says “negotiations with Russia are "only words", Chris Rock makes his first public remarks on the Will Smith slap, the Biden Administration pledges $500 million in budgetary aid to Ukraine, and how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is fueling an international hunger crisis.Hosted by Wolf BlitzerTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 2022 • 40min
Is The Threat Over For Ukraine’s Capital?
Russia says it will “drastically reduce military activity” on two fronts - Kyiv and Chernihiv, following diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. But skepticism abounds from the White House, with the Pentagon calling the move a minor “repositioning, not a withdrawal”, as heavy shelling continues. Russia says it is now focusing on the “liberation of Donbas”.
The White House phone records of January 6 show a seven-hour gap in Trump's calls. With the House panel now investigating whether Trump communicated through backchannels, phones of aides or “burner phones”, will we finally get to the bottom of who the former President spoke with on the day of the insurrection?
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Mar 29, 2022 • 42min
Biden: Putin "Cannot Remain In Power"
President Biden says he is "not walking anything back" after saying Putin "cannot remain in power". The President says he was expressing moral outrage during scripted remarks, and makes no apologies for his unscripted remarks. Will this escalate tensions?Plus, the January 6 Committee votes to recommend two more Trump advisers for criminal contempt, the Mayor of Mariupol calls for a “complete evacuation” of his city, saying it's “in the hands of the occupiers”, Russia targets a major telecom company in Ukraine in a “powerful cyberattack”, and a look inside Poland’s massive Ukrainian refugee relief mission.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2022 • 2min
CNN Tonight Update For March 24, 2022
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Mar 23, 2022 • 52min
Belarus Could "Soon" Join Russia In War Against Ukraine
Ukrainian counter-attacks North and West of the capital of Kyiv appear to jeopardize Russian efforts to encircle the city, but U.S. and NATO officials believe Belarus could “soon” join Russia in its war against Ukraine. That, as the Pentagon confirms Russia has used hypersonic missiles in Ukraine, and a Putin spokesman refuses to rule out using nuclear weapons.
Plus, CNN brings you live coverage of President Biden's trailblazing Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, as she faces GOP attacks on race and crime on day two of her historic confirmation hearings.
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Mar 22, 2022 • 43min
Historic SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings Begin For Ketanji Brown Jackson
Historic confirmation hearings begin for Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first black woman ever nominated. CNN Supreme Court Reporter Ariane de Vogue joins to discuss Judge Jackson’s career, judicial philosophy and the questions she answered today in court.President Zelensky says Mariupol is “reduced to ashes, but it will survive”. That, as the U.S. warns attacks on Ukraine are growing more dangerous for civilians as Russian forces are “desperate” for momentum. Plus, President Biden is to hold urgent talks with NATO about the invasion of Ukraine and a Polish family takes in 46 Ukrainian war refugees.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