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CNN Tonight brings you in-depth coverage, one-on-one interviews, and analysis of the latest breaking news. Weekdays, 11 PM ET.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 38min
Fourth Republican presidential debate: post-debate analysis
Live special coverage and analysis of the fourth Republican presidential debate, hosted by Anderson Cooper and Dana Bash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2023 • 44min
Closed-door admission, new political party, elevated threat level
To the surprise of his aides, President Biden admits to a room full of donors that he might not be seeking a second-term if Trump were not running. He’s now walking that back. Plus, former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney say’s she’ll ‘do whatever I have to do’ to stop Trump as she considers a third-party bid. And, our panel discusses the elevated threat level the US faces after the FBI Director calls for the renewal of the surveillance program amid a dramatic rise in hate crimes. Also tonight: a second man is buried by authorities in Mississippi without relative’s knowledge, and Marvel actor Jonathan Majors goes on trial for assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2023 • 41min
Terror plot foiled, more trials for Trump? Bank heist solved
Bomb making materials, an ISIS flag and a 16-year-old suspect - a chilling story about a potentially deadly terror plot that was foiled in Las Vegas. Plus, after an appeals court rules Trump is not immune from January 6 lawsuits, the ruling could open doors for more legal action against the former president. And, the father-son duo that helped solve a decades-old bank heist after following clues in an obituary to uncover the secret life of a bank robber. Also tonight: a mother who lost her son to an opioid overdose speaks out about the controversial settlement with Perdue Pharma, and Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ wears the crown at the box office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2023 • 42min
Santos kicked out, no immunity for Trump, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
Truth-challenged Republican Rep. George Santos is expelled from the House following his ethics violations, making him one of only six-members that have been thrown of Congress in its 234-year history. Plus, a federal judge rules Trump does not have absolute immunity from prosecution by being a former president, and denies a bid to dismiss his election subversion case. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. Also tonight: remembering Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, and Lawmakers push for federal holiday honoring Rosa Parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 24min
Did Israel know of the Hamas attack plan?
The New York Times reports that Israel knew of Hamas’ attack plan more than a year ago, but that officials dismissed it. Plus, CNN Legal Analyst Joey Jackson discusses what the YSL RICO case in Georgia says about the case against Donald Trump. And, author and journalist Charles Blow tells Laura Coates about his new vision for black political success. Also, Rep. George Santos refuses to resign a day ahead of his expected expulsion vote.For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 2023 • 44min
Truce expiration looms, Henry Kissinger dies, Schumer condemns antisemitism
The Israel-Hamas truce is set to expire at midnight ET, with the names of the next set of hostages to be released not yet received by Israel. Ela Shani is a 14-year-old survivor of the massacre on October 7th. She tells Laura Coates what she saw and experienced, after her father and many of her closest friends were killed. Plus, Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100, according to his consulting firm Kissinger Associates. CNN Host Fareed Zakaria weighs in on the former US Secretary of State’s legacy. And, Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in American history, condemns the rise antisemitism in a passionate speech, calling it, “a five alarm fire”. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 25min
Fragile truce violated, Koch backs Haley, Hunter Biden calls GOP’s bluff
Laura Coates, CNN learns about psychological torture faced by hostages. Israel and Hamas violate truce. Koch Network backs Nikki Haley against Trump. Hunter Biden ready to testify. CIA Chief pushes for broader hostage deal. Sports Illustrated under fire for A.I. content. Sean Combs steps down amid lawsuits.

Nov 28, 2023 • 1h 26min
Fourth hostage group freed, Musk visits Israel, Vermont shooter charged
A group of 11 hostages is released amidst the Israel-Hamas truce. Elon Musk faces backlash over an antisemitic conspiracy theory. A Vermont man is charged with shooting three Palestinian college students. The ex-police officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is stabbed in prison. Biden's decreasing support among black and Hispanic voters threatens his 2024 campaign. Disney star Alyson Stoner discusses the challenges of her childhood career.

Nov 23, 2023 • 43min
Hostage release delay, Jamie Foxx allegations, rise in hate
Israel’s Government says no Hamas hostages will be released before Friday, with the IDF stating, “this is a complicated process.. it will take time”. Plus, actor Jamie Foxx is accused of sexual assault in a new lawsuit. And, our panel discusses the rise of alleged antisemetic and Islamophobic incidents. Also, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is to be led by the Alabama HBCU Marching Band.For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 42min
Israel’s Cabinet votes to approve hostage release deal
Israel’s Cabinet votes to approve a hostage release deal with Hamas that would see at least 50 women and children freed, in exchange for a four-day truce in the IDF air and ground campaign in Gaza. A family member of multiple hostages joins to react to the deal, and ex-Iranan prisoner Jason Rezaian joins to discuss what release could look like for the hostages, and why he thinks "a lot of things could still go sideways”. Plus, a Georgia judge declines to jail a Trump election racketeering co-defendant over allegedly attempting to target witnesses using social media posts.For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices