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Apr 1, 2021 • 44min

Biden Unveils $2.2 Trillion Infrastructure And Jobs Plan

Biden unveils $2.2 trillion Infrastructure and jobs plan, aims to rebuild roads, bridges, school and reshape economy. Biden seeks corporate tax rate hike from 21% to 28% to pay for it. GOP's McConnell signals opposition to Biden infrastructure plan due to "massive tax increase," impact on United States debt. Day three of testimony in trail of ex-officer accuses of killing George Floyd. Graphic video of George Floyd arrest from multiple police body cams shown in Derek Chauvin Murder trail. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 31, 2021 • 55min

Floyd family lawyer responds to day 2 of Chauvin trial testimony and COVID-19 origins

Dramatic testimony in trial of ex-officer charged in George Floyd’s death: “I believe I witnessed a murder”; Witnesses: Chauvin seemed to kneel harder on Floyd as onlookers protested; Defense says crowd distracted officers; Firefighter: Police wouldn’t let me check on George Floyd’s condition; Witness: George Floyd was “in very much danger,”; Judge admonishes witness not to argue with defense attorney; U.S. & 13 other nations express “concerns” that W.H.O. study on COVID-19 origins was delayed, lacked access; W.H.O. report says virus likely came from animal, not a lab, but calls for further investigation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 30, 2021 • 41min

Breaking Down Day 1 of the Derek Chauvin Trial

Prosecution, defense offer competing causes of George Floyd's death.  Prosecutor: Ex-officer Derek Chauvin "betrayed" his badge, used excessive and unreasonable force on George Floyd.  Dispatcher: Called sergeant while watching video of Floyd arrest; felt "something wasn't right," was "voicing my concerns".   Biden warns war against COVID-19 "far from won". First real-world study finds Pfizer, Moderna vaccines 90% effective after two doses, 80% effective after one. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 27, 2021 • 41min

Justice Department Looking At New Georgia Law Restricting Voting

President Joe Biden says that the Justice Department is looking at the new Georgia Law that restricts voting. Biden slams the new Georgia law, saying that it is a "blatant attack" on the constitution and "Jim Crow in the 21st century" that "must end."  Civil Rights groups are now suing over the sweeping limits on Georgia voter access. The law includes a ban on giving food and water to voters in line. Biden calls the new restrictions "an atrocity." The White House is deeply concerned about the Georgia lawmaker that was arrested for protesting as the Georgia governor signed the voting restrictions bill.  Former President Donald Trump praises the new Georgia voting restrictions and says, "too bad these changes could not have been done sooner."  Senate Democrats and Republicans are at odds over the major voting rights bill as Biden blasts the voter suppression moves as "un-American." Secretary of State Blinken on punishing China for misleading the world about covid. A State of the Union is schedule for Sunday at 9 a.m. ET, showing on CNN.  One-on-one with Georgia Democrat Rep. Hank Johnson.  The Justice Department says that the Oath Keepers had weapons training ahead of riot and offers photo evidence. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 26, 2021 • 42min

Biden Makes “No Apologies” for Rollback of Trump Border Policies

Biden sets new vaccine goal of 200 million shots in first 100 days. Biden says action on gun control is a matter of timing, but fails to explain what he’ll do. Biden: “put all my focus” on Covid and economic crisis ahead of long-term problems like guns and immigration. Reports of multiple deaths after a tornado in Alabama. Boulder shooting suspect held without bail in first court appearance, mental health evaluation ordered. Pfizer begins vaccine trial in children ages 5-11. Biden warns North Korea of “responses” if ballistic missile tests continue.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 25, 2021 • 44min

White House Officials, Lawmakers Tour Border Facility Housing Migrants

Source: Investigators trying to determine suspect’s connection to grocery store location. Biden assigns Harris to lead diplomatic efforts to stem migrant surge at the southern border. Police officer killed in Boulder massacre honored with procession. Senate Republicans and Democrat Joe Manchin resisting Biden’s push for expanded gun background checks. New video shows bear spray assault on Capitol police officer who died after riot. AstraZeneca says it will release fresh vaccine data as W.H.O. says benefits outweigh any rare reactions. Multiple states expanding vaccine eligibility to all adults.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 24, 2021 • 40min

21-year-old suspect charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder, motive still unknown

Biden: “We have to act” on gun control, urges ban on assault weapons and expanded background checks after mass shooting; Biden: “We have to act” on gun control, urges ban on assault weapons and expanded background checks after mass shootings;U.S. Health officials raise concerns about Astrazeneca vaccine data that may be “outdated”; North Korea launches two projectiles in first known weapons test since Biden took office;All 10 victims in Colorado grocery store shooting identifiedTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 23, 2021 • 41min

Astrazeneca vaccine 79% effective against symptomatic Covid in U.S.

CDC chief warns against variants, could spark "another avoidable surge" as Miami extends curfews to control spring break crowds, Families of Atlanta shooting victims call for justice as police still investigating motive, potential hate crimeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 20, 2021 • 34min

In Atlanta, Biden And Harris Condemn Violence Against Asian Americans

Today while speaking in Atlanta, President Biden meets with leaders of the local Asian American community to discuss the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.  CDC reduces recommended social distancing in K-12 schools to at least three feet of separation with mask use.  Biden marks 100 million vaccines on his watch, says the U.S. is on track for 200 million shots by day 100 in office.  Trump's Mar-A-Lago partially closed due to COVID outbreak.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 19, 2021 • 45min

Police Official: "Nothing is off the table" in probe of Atlanta Spa shootings as possible hate crime

Atlanta Police: probe of Spa shooter's motive "far from over" as Asian Americans are on heightened alert after attack; GOP Rep. Chip Roy invokes lynching during hearing on hate crimes; accused of "putting bulls-eye" on Asian Americans with comments; FBI releases new video of "Most Violent" attacks on officers during the Capitol riotTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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