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Sep 18, 2021 • 41min
Capitol Braces for D.C. Rally in Support of Jan 6 Rioters
First, Chris discusses the preparations being made at the U.S. Capitol ahead of the rally in support of Jan 6th rioters with Mike Broomhead. Then, Chris discusses the FDA's recommendation to administer covid booster shots to only people ages 65+ and certain high-risk individuals with Andy Slavitt. Chris wraps up the show with the latest in the search for Gabby Petito with her stepfather, Jim Schmidt. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2021 • 52min
Book Renews Focus on Donald Trump's Mental Health
First, Chris discusses Woodward's new book and the renewed focus on Donald Trump's mental health with Mary Trump. Then, Chris goes one-on-one with Dr. Francis Collins on the debate within the FDA over the need for covid vaccine booster shots. Chris wraps up the show with the father and uncle of missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2021 • 41min
New Woodward/Costa Book: Joint Chiefs Chmn Took Secret Action to Limit Trump's Ability to Order Military Strike
First, Chris goes one-on-one with "Anonymous" author Miles Taylor on the revelations made in a new book by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa. Then, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman joins Chris to discuss calls for General Mark Milley to resign. Chris wraps up the show with Michael Smerconish and a preview of the California recall election results. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 2021 • 48min
Trump Fires Back at Bush Over Domestic Terror Warning
First, Chris discusses George Bush's comparison of violent domestic extremists to 9/11 terrorists with David Gregory. Then, Chris takes a closer look at the numbers ahead of the CA recall election with "The Wizard of Odds," Harry Enten. Chris wraps up the show with Michael Smerconish on the growing support for vaccine requirements.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2021 • 24min
Presenting: The Handoff
To kick off season two of Chris and Don Lemon's podcast, The Handoff, Chris asks a loaded question: are you happy? Don and Chris discuss managing anxiety, depression, and physical pain over the last few years. They also share personal reflections as we approach the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
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Sep 11, 2021 • 46min
20 Years After 9/11, Never Forget Our Collective Resolve
First, Chris discusses Biden's message of "national unity" in his 9/11 message to America with David Gregory. Then, Chris goes one-on-one with retired firefighter who responded to 9/11 attacks, Rob Serra. Chris wraps up the show with an Afghan family reunited in the U.S. after escaping Kabul with the help of a U.S. veteran. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 2021 • 46min
Biden Announces Major New Pandemic Response
First, Chris discusses Biden's major new pandemic response plan with Dr. Zeke Emanuel and Dr. Leana Wen. Then, Chris discusses Biden's approval rating with "The Wizard of Odds," Harry Enten. Chris wraps up the show with Los Angeles Unified School District Interim Superintendent Megan Reilly on L.A. school's covid vaccine mandate for eligible students. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 2021 • 44min
Florida Judge Allows Mask Mandates to Continue in Schools
First, Chris goes one-on-one with parents suing Governor DeSantis over the ban on mask mandates in Florida schools. Then, Chris discusses the soaring number of child covid hospitalizations with Harry Enten. Chris wraps up the show with Rep. Katie Porter on the mounting pressure for the FDA to authorize the covid vaccine for kids. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2021 • 44min
Taliban Forms New Hardline Interim Government in Afghanistan
First, Chris discusses the Taliban's control in Afghanistan with Concerned Veterans For America Coalitions Director Sam Rogers and Co-Executive Director of AlliedExtract.org Harvey Graham-Green. Then, Chris goes one-on-one with Keith Simmons, the Superintendent of Griffin-Spalding County, GA Schools returning to virtual learning amid spikes in coronavirus cases. Chris wraps up the show with Chloe Melas and Lisa MacCarley on Britney Spears' father's new petition to end her conservatorship. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 2021 • 41min
Biden Blasts TX Abortion Law as "Almost Un-American"
Michael Smerconish guest hosts for Chris and discusses Texas' anti-abortion law, Biden's executive order to review and possibly declassify government documents related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and how sports leagues are handling covid-19 vaccinations. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices