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Nov 21, 2023 • 43min

The battle for A.I.

After the biggest name in A.I. is fired, then dramatically hired by Microsoft, staff at Open AI threaten to head for the exits unless Sam Altman is brought back. Plus, is the rise of A.I. in music a threat to creativity, or a new tool? Grammy-winning producer Pete Rock and Entertainment Manager Ian Schwartzman join to give their perspectives. And, a federal appeals court strikes down a key tool for the voting rights act. Also, President Biden’s birthday prompts debate about his age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 18, 2023 • 42min

Big win for Trump, Green Party candidate interview, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’

The Colorado judge in Trump’s 14th Amendment case rules he “engaged in an insurrection”, but keeps him on the State’s ballot. Plus, Dr. Jill Stein joins to discuss the launch of her Green Party presidential campaign, responds to ‘spoiler’ candidate criticism, and shares her views on the Israel-Hamas war. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. Also tonight: major advertisers flee X in a deepening crisis for Elon Musk, and, how the right-wing media spreads antisemetic language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 17, 2023 • 43min

Santos fraud saga, Musk antisemitism backlash, Sean “Diddy” Combs allegations

Botox, fake loans and lies – The House Ethics Committee finds Republican Rep. George Santos misused his campaign funds. Laura Coates looks at the damning report detailing how Santos spent donors’ money, and is joined by North Shore Leader Managing Editor Maureen Daly, who first broke the Santos scandal. Plus, Elon Musk claims an antisemetic post on X is “the actual truth”, as IBM suspends advertising on the platform after its ads appeared next to pro-Nazi content. And, Sean “Diddy” Combs is sued for years of alleged abuse in a lawsuit brought by his ex-girlfriend, Cassie. Also tonight: videos praising Bin Laden’s US criticism go viral on TikTok, and – are we alone? A new book looks at the inside story of UFO’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 16, 2023 • 44min

Trump demands mistrial, 14th Amendment ruling, plea deal video leak

Donald Trump files for a mistrial claiming bias in the New York civil fraud case. The 14th Amendment trial discusses eligibility and insurrection. Concerns of Republican appointees in Georgia election case. Leaked witness videos impact public opinion. Terror attack in Israel documented with footage and militant celebrations.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 42min

Fight club, targeted operation, chilling testimony

Smurfs, fistfights and kidney punches: GOP anger boils over. Plus, the IDF launches a “precise and targeted operation” at a Gaza hospital. And, during a chilling testimony, the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer blames far-right conspiracy theories for his actions. Also tonight, new details on the expected timeline for Trump’s Georgia election subversion trial, and massive crowds fill the National Mall in the ‘March for Israel”.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
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Nov 14, 2023 • 42min

Pelosi’s chilling testimony, Trump demands TV trial, plea deal revelations

Paul Pelosi takes the stand in trial of his accused attacker. A man looking for his wife, Nancy Pelosi, allegedly hit the 83-year-old in the head with a hammer in his own home. Our panel discusses the chilling details. Plus, Trump “Demands” for his federal election trial to be televised. And, more plea deal revelations: an ex-Trump attorney says the then president “was not going to leave” the White House whether he lost the election or not. Also tonight: Donald Trump Jr. testifies for the defense in The Trump Organization’s New York civil fraud trial, a Jewish-Palestinian family join to discuss how they’re processing the Israel-Hamas war, and following conduct controversy the Supreme Court announces a code of ethics - but does it pass muster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 11, 2023 • 42min

NYC Mayor under scrutiny, pilot speaks out, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’

The FBI seizes the phones and ipad of NYC Mayor Eric Adams as part of a federal investigation into fundraising, just days after raiding the home of his top fundraiser. Plus, the Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to shut down the engines of a plane mid-flight while off-duty, speaks out about the bad mushroom trip he says he experienced before and during the incident. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’ is back - Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. Also, the first African American female Army General, Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson (Ret.), joins to talk about Veterans Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 10, 2023 • 43min

Trump worker witnesses, Capitol Hill shakeup, Rabbi on rising tensions

Sources tell CNN that Trump’s plumber, maid, chauffeur and woodworker are among the Mar-a-Lago staff federal prosecutors may put on the witness stand in the classified documents investigations. Plus, in a blow to the Democrats, Sen. Manchin announces he won’t run for reelection, but will instead travel the country to potentially “mobilize the middle”. And, Rabbi Steve Leder joins to talk about the spike in threats made against Muslims and Jews in America. Also tonight: Trump in a new interview says he would use the DOJ to indict his political rivals, Yusef Salaam of the exonerated “Central Park Five” wins a New York City Council seat, and parents of the Parkland School shooting victims file a lawsuit against the US Government, alleging gun policy violates basic human rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 8, 2023 • 2min

CNN Tonight update for November 7, 2023

CNN Tonight has been pre-empted by live election night coverage, but we'll be back in your feed soon. In the meantime, check out the CNN Political Briefing podcast for the latest developments with insight and analysis from the key players in politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 7, 2023 • 43min

Trump on trial, financial fallout, gun arrest near Capitol

Trump, under oath for hours today, was questioned about the value of his assets, The Trump Organization’s finances, and alleged fraud. A former Trump Organization executive joins to discuss her ex-boss’ fraud trial. Plus, Dan Alexander is a Senior Editor at Forbes. He speaks with Laura about the potential financial fallout from Trump’s fraud trial. And, two people are arrested near the Capitol building after crashing their car and allegedly being in possession of a gun with a ‘giggle switch’. Also, Quentin Fulks, Principal Deputy Campaign Manager for Biden Harris 2024, joins to talk about recent polling numbers across five key states that have some Democrats worried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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