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Fox Corporation Chairman Rupert Murdoch testifies in the Dominion Voting Systems Vs. FOX News defamation lawsuit, that some FOX hosts endorsed 2020 election lies. Plus, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona joins to discuss Biden’s student loans relief plan going before the Supreme Court today, with the eyes of 26 million applicants on the outcome of the hearing. And, piles of dirt are being dug up in East Palestine, Ohio, but where are they being shipped to? Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses the latest on the toxic train disaster cleanup.Also this morning: Nearly 50,000,000 people are under a winter weather alert in the North East, China accuses the US of politicizing the origins of Covid-19 over Energy Department officials’ lab leak theory, Governor DeSantis embarks on a nationwide book tour, a zero calorie sweetener is linked to hearts attacks and strokes, the US Marshals service is hit by a major cyber attack, and, can AI treat mental illness?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dangerous winter storm hits Southern California, unleashing tornadoes as it heads East. Meteorologist Chad Myers joins to track the severe weather threat. Plus, there's growing concern that China may be ready to provide weapons to Russia. Could it be a game changer on the battlefields in Ukraine? And, House Republicans plot a probe into the Biden administration's handling of the toxic train disaster in East Palestine, Ohio.Also this morning: a Texas judge will decide the fate of an abortion pill used by millions, Twitter’s latest jobs cuts leaves fewer than 2,000 employees, historic wins for “Everything Everywhere All At Once” at the SAG awards, SpaceX scrubs its launch to the International Space Station, the CDC warns of an increase in drug resistant bacteria “Shigella”, and hundreds of papers drop “Dilbert” from their comic strip section following a racist rant from the creator.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Ukraine braces for more attacks on the grim anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tells Katilin Collins what he thinks will change the tide on the battlefield. The National Transportation Safety Board says the Ohio toxic train crash was 100% preventable, but that the crew didn’t do anything wrong. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy joins to discuss its preliminary report, and the Ohio Attorney General talks with Poppy Harlow about potential legal action against Norfolk Southern.Also this morning: What’s next for Putin’s “special military operation”? The DOJ wants answers on the chain of events that delayed the finding of classified documents at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, Kevin McCarthy defends releasing January 6 footage to FOX News host Tucker Carlson, a new study links insomnia to heart attack risk, and non-alcoholic beer is getting more popular in the US.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angry Ohio residents grill officials, including the Norfolk Southern CEO, about the toxic train disaster - but were the answers good enough? The key moments from the fiery CNN Town Hall. Plus, a Spectrum News reporter and a 9-year old girl are among three killed in an Orlando shooting spree. And, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins to talk about how a Webb Space Telescope discovery could upend theories on the origins of galaxies.Also this morning: Ivanka and Jared Kushner have been subpoenaed by the special counsel in the January 6 investigation, former Defense Secretary Mark Esper joins to talk about the US strategy as the next stage of the Ukraine war begins, CNN goes inside a Ukrainian town hammered by constant Russian fire, black students receive racist drawings at a California elementary school, and a large metal sphere washes up on a beach in Japan, baffling locals.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The foreperson in the Georgia Trump election probe speaks out about the multiple charges the special grand jury recommended in its report. Plus, President Biden rallies the  “Bucharest 9” leaders at a meeting in Poland, following his stirring speech in support of Ukraine yesterday. And, the majority of companies in the largest four-day workweek trial decide to stick with it.Also this morning: Poppy Harlow goes one-on-one with the CEO of Starbucks, talking openly about the picket line and the push to unionize their stores, Norfolk Southern defends its response to the Ohio toxic train derailment as its $4B stock buyback comes under scrutiny, and how Supreme Court cases against Google and Twitter could upend the internet.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Putin gives a speech to mark one year of what he calls a “special military operation” in Ukraine, and in a significant move, suspends Russia’s participation in a nuclear pact with the US. Plus, anchor Kaitlin Collins covers President Biden’s speech live in Warsaw following his meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda, and interviews its Mayor about the challenges the city faces one-year into the Ukraine war. And, prosecutors downgrade manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting incident on the movie set of “Rust”.Also this morning: Putin’s invasion becomes a call to arms for Polish civilians, a Supreme Court case tests the power of social media companies, mortgage rates move higher amid easing inflation, a new study shows an increased dementia risk for people living with chronic pain, and an 11-foot alligator kills an 85-year old Florida woman after grabbing her dog.Hosted by Poppy Harlow, Kaitlan Collins and Sara Sidner.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS: President Biden makes a surprise visit to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky, and sends a strong message of support in the country’s war against Russia by announcing half a billion dollars in new assistance, and new sanctions on Moscow.Also this morning: Jimmy Carter is to spend his “remaining time” in home hospice care, an East Palestine, Ohio resident speaks out about the toxic chemical spill there, BAFTAS: Austin Butler honors the Presleys and HBO Max/CNN's “Navalny” wins best documentary, and Comedian and “Law and Order” star Richard Belzer dies at 78. Hosted by Poppy Harlow, Kaitlan Collins and Sara Sidner.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The grand jury’s report from the Georgia 2020 election probe says there was no evidence of widespread voter fraud, but that perjury may have been committed during its investigation. Plus, Bruce Willis’ family reveal the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. And, Senator John Fetterman is at the center of a national conversation about mental health after checking into a hospital for clinical depression.Also this morning: court documents show FOX stars privately mocked former President Trump's claims about election fraud while they were promoting them on air, a video shows sparks before the Ohio toxic train wreck, Tesla recalls all cars with its “full self driving” feature, the FBI says it has “contained’ an incident on its computer network, and Salt Lake City hosts its first NBA All-Star weekend in 30 years.Hosted by Kaitlan Collins and Audie Cornish.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The special counsel investigating former President Trump subpoenas his former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. We'll tell you why he could be a crucial January 6 witness. Plus, outraged families demand to know if their homes are safe after chemicals linked to cancer leak from a crashed train. CNN is on the scene on East Palestine, Ohio. And, a Blackhawk helicopter fell from the sky and crashed onto an Alabama highway. What we're learning about the tragic training flight that killed two national guardsmen.Also this morning: GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley says politicians over 75 need “mental competency tests”, Sen. Chris Murhpy talks about his reintroduction of legislation on background checks for gun ownership, Food Network’s Robert Irvine sits down with CNN this Morning to talk about his secrets to success, NARCAN is one step closer to over the counter approval, and Tiger Woods returns to competitive golf after 7-months.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan CollinsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The race for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination is about to start with Nikki Haley’s official announcement expected in just hours. Plus, a Trump lawyer could be forced to testify without attorney client privilege in the Mar-a-Lago documents case, after the special council overseeing the investigation alleges criminal activity took place between the former president and Evan Corcoran. And, the Petito family’s lawyer says Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote her son a letter offering to bury a body, and marked it "burn after reading".Also this morning: The police reveal new details about the Michigan State University shooter but the motive for the attack remains unclear, residents say animals are dying after a toxic train derailment in Ohio, an Amish farmer says Republican Rep. George Santos wrote bad checks for puppies, the FAA is to conduct a sweeping safety review after multiple incidents, and the winner of the $2 billion Powerball prize is announced.Hosted by Don Lemon and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices