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Laura Coates Live

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Laura Coates sparks unique conversations and covers the most interesting stories of the day through a news, legal and pop culture lens.
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Trump found liable, Rep. Santos charged, Tucker on Twitter?

A New York jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit against him, recommending $5 million in damages. Journalist Natasha Stoynoff, who testified during the trial that she too was assaulted by Trump, joins to speak out about the verdict. Plus, Republican Rep. George Santos has been charged by the DOJ and will appear in federal court tomorrow on charges that could be related to election campaign funding and expenditure. What does this mean for his future ...

May 10, 20231 hr 22 min

Border surge, living in fear, reparations reality check

The US braces for tens of thousands of desperate migrants trying to cross the Southern border as Trump-era policy ‘Title 42’ expires. It's the responsibility of Congress to pass new immigration laws, but what can the Biden administration actually do? Our panel has ideas. Plus, after more than 200 mass shootings across America this year, nobody wants to live in fear that we're only a day or two away from the next one. We look at a bill in the Texas House aimed at reducing gun violence that could ...

May 09, 20231 hr 20 min

Will Trump testify? Subway chokehold charges, Shonda Rhimes interview

Trump has until 5pm on Sunday to tell a judge whether he wants to testify in the E. Jean Carroll rape and defamation case against him. However, the jury has already seen Trump’s video deposition, in which he claimed Carroll was not his type but then mistook her photo for his second wife Marla Maples. Plus, the 24-year-old former Marine who held Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on the subway gives his first statement as prosecutors weigh charges. Also tonight: TV super-producer Shonda Rhimes tal...

May 06, 202341 min

SCOTUS ethics crisis, Mayor Adams on crime, outbursts everywhere

The Washington Post reports that Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife was paid roughly $100,000 by a conservative activist who made sure that Ginni Thomas’ name was not on any of the billing statements. The panel discusses the ethics crisis the Supreme Court is facing, and new reporting on gifts and perks Clarence Thomas took from a billionaire Republican donor. Plus, New York City mayor Eric Adams talks about crime and drugs, and the danger to children in his own city. Also tonight: amid headlines of ...

May 05, 20231 hr 20 min

Subway chokehold death, Tucker’s racist text, McDonald’s child labor

In New York City a homeless man who was acting “erratically” on the subway was put into a chokehold by another rider, lost consciousness, and died. The passenger who restrained him was questioned by police and released with no charges. Our panel has strong thoughts on what happened. Plus, details of Tucker Carlson’s racist text to his producer ahead of his firing from Fox News in which he rooted for a pro-trump mob to kill a person. And, an investigation finds 305 minors working illegally in McD...

May 04, 20231 hr 20 min

Suspect shooter arrested, SCOTUS ethics clash, child labor regulations

BREAKING NEWS: the suspect in the massacre of five people in Texas, including a nine-year-old boy, has been captured. The FBI gives a press conference detailing how and where Francisco Oropesa was found. Plus, the Senate clashes over the Supreme Court’s ethical standards after multiple reports raise concerns on disclosures and conflicts. And, proposed bills in multiple states look to roll back child labor regulations – should 14-year-olds be allowed to serve alcohol in restaurants? Also tonight:...

May 03, 20231 hr 21 min

Urgent manhunt underway, school bullying suicide, Kiss star on gender

Hundreds of officers are in a manhunt for the Texas suspect accused of killing his five neighbors after being asked to stop shooting his rifle because it was keeping their baby awake. What used to be screaming matches and fistfights have become fatal shootings. Our panel offers their explanations for why. Plus, the suicide of a 17-year old student at an elite boarding school is forcing staff there to admit the horrible mistakes they made when it came to bullying. And, Kiss vocalist Paul Stanley ...

May 02, 20231 hr 20 min

Culture wars: can a divided America unite again?

The culture wars are in full swing, but there’s a plot twist. Two GOP-led legislatures fail to pass abortion restrictions. Are Republican lawmakers having second thoughts about abortion bans? That, as Montana's Governor signs a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors, and there’s new developments in the Bud Light transgender brouhaha. Can America divided become America united again? James Corden implores Americans to remember what the US “signifies to the rest of the world”. Also tonight: ...

Apr 29, 202339 min

San Francisco attack, covid classroom battle, Spielberg’s E.T. regret

A homeless man allegedly attacks a former fire commissioner with a metal pipe in San Francisco. But the suspect's attorney claims it’s the fire commissioner who is the aggressor, after spraying the homeless man with bear spray. The panel goes to go deeper into this story to see what it says about the homeless situation in the City. Plus, Teachers Union President Randi Weingarten tells Alisyn Camerota about her heated hearing on Capitol Hill relating to school closures during the Covid-19 pandemi...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 20 min

Biden’s two big issues, appealing to SCOTUS, Bud Light sales hit

Hunter Biden's attorneys meet with DOJ officials, as prosecutors weigh bringing several tax and a false statement charges against the President's son. If reelected, Joe Biden would be 86 at the end of his next term. We tell you what he’s saying to sell that to voters. Plus, clemency has been denied for death row inmate Richard Glossip, despite the Oklahoma Attorney General supporting it. He has been given three last meals before being granted reprieves, and is scheduled to be executed again. Wil...

Apr 27, 20231 hr 20 min

Trump rape allegation trial begins, ex-Tucker Carlson producer speaks out

Former President Trump is accused of rape in court. The panel discusses what E. Jean Carroll alleges happened in that department store dressing room in 1996. She plans to testify tomorrow. Plus, an ex-Fox news producer for Tucker Carlson’s show speaks out about the rampant misogyny and anti-Semitism she witnessed behind the scenes. Abby Grossberg, who is suing the network after needing to take medical leave, says she has over 90 audio recordings of from her time at Fox to support her case. Also ...

Apr 26, 20231 hr 20 min

Carlson leaves FOX, Trump’s Georgia charges, 2024 achilles heels

In a stunning move, Fox News host Tucker Carlson is ousted from the network. Was it down to election lies and conspiracy theories, or was it his behind the scenes behavior? A former top booker for Carlson tells Alisyn Camerota about the lawsuit she filed against Fox, which reveals unsavory details about his show was run. Plus, a Georgia DA gives a timeline for possible indictments in the investigation of Trump's efforts to overturn the states’ election results in 2020. And, what are the 2024 pre...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 21 min

SCOTUS Mifepristone ruling, NFL suspensions, $15M airport heist

The Supreme Court protects access to widely used abortion drug Mifepristone by freezing lower court rulings that restricted its usage, and also upholds the FDA approval of the pill – for now. Plus, three NFL players are suspended indefinitely and two face 6-week suspensions for violating the League’s gambling policy after placing bets on NFL games in the 2022 season. And, whodunit? Thieves carry out a $15 million dollar heist in gold and valuables at Toronto airport. Also tonight: ‘Overtime with...

Apr 22, 20231 hr 20 min

Biden’s 2024 plan, wrong place wrong time, Fox viewers on lies

Sources tell CNN Joe Biden will formally announce he's running for a second term next week. The President will reportedly put out a video on Tuesday. His announcement will come a week after a spate of young people have been killed or injured in wrong place, wrong time shootings. Author and Democratic Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson joins to share what she thinks is at the root of the gun violence problem. And, Alisyn Camerota sits down with a group of dedicated Fox viewers who share t...

Apr 21, 20231 hr 19 min

Omaha slashes shootings, Fox viewers vent, religious freedom case

In a week of reporting young people in America getting shot after making innocent mistakes, CNN Tonight talks to two officials about Omaha managing to cut the City’s gun violence in half, and how they did it. Plus, Alisyn Camerota sits down with a group of dedicated Fox News viewers to see what they think of the $787 million settlement the network had to pay for spreading misinformation about Dominion Voting Systems. And, the Supreme Court hears the case of a former postal worker and Evangelical...

Apr 20, 20231 hr 22 min

Fox News settles, wrong door arraignment, ‘pity city’ pep talk

Fox News reaches a $787.5 million settlement for their outrageous election fraud lies about Dominion Voting Systems. But, as the ruling does not include any on-air apology or corrections, are Fox viewers still being misled? Our guests discuss if the network and its hosts have been truly held accountable. Plus - Lee Meritt is the attorney for Ralph Yarl’s family. He tells Alison about the felony charges 84-year old Andrew Lester will face at his arraignment for allegedly shooting Ralph twice, aft...

Apr 19, 20231 hr 20 min

Wrong door shooting, Santos seeks reelection, Brad Paisley’s Ukraine trip

An 84-year white homeowner in Kansas City is charged with shooting 16-year old Ralph Yarl in the head after the black teen apparently rang the wrong doorbell, expecting to pick up his brother. Our panel shares their thoughts on why it took several days to charge the suspect. Plus, Congressman George Santos says he's running for reelection in 2024, despite extensively lying about his background, multiple investigations and calls to step aside. We’ll you what his colleagues and constituents are sa...

Apr 18, 20231 hr 20 min

SCOTUS courts controversy, Pence suggests "federal death penalty" for mass shooters

SCOTUS temporarily ensured wide availability of an abortion drug while considering a case challenging FDA approval of the drug, which has been safely used for decades. Our panel discusses the ramifications as well as the recent ProPublica report of a previously undisclosed real estate deal between Justice Clarence Thomas and a GOP megadonor—the same megadonor from whom Thomas had reportedly accepted luxury vacations. Plus, 2024 GOP Presidential hopefuls attend an NRA convention in Indiana where ...

Apr 15, 20231 hr 18 min

Pentagon docs leak case, A.I. fakes, France’s retirement protests

The FBI arrested a 21-year-old Air Force guardsman in connection with the leaking of highly classified national defense information. The Washington Post described the suspect as a lonely but charismatic gun enthusiast who was allegedly the leader of a chat room on Discord. Does this story give us some insight into what’s going on with young men who spend a lot of time online? Plus, the latest frontier in artificial intelligence is creating fake versions of famous people — we examine a fake inter...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 19 min

Bank shooting 911 calls, NYC hires ‘Rats Czar’, baseball & beer sales

Police release the desperate 911 calls from the Louisville bank shooting. We'll also play you the anguished call from the shooter's own mother. His family says he had mental health challenges that they were actively addressing as a family. Would a red flag law have worked? Plus, “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe joins to describe the future of work, and we also get his take on one of the dirtiest jobs out there - the newly appointed New York City Rats Czar. And, baseball games are shorter this season,...

Apr 13, 20231 hr 20 min

Bank bodycam, kidnap survivors speak, is honking free speech?

Kentucky police release body camera video of their encounter with the Louisville bank employee who killed five co-workers with an AR-15 style rifle on Monday. One rookie officer is still fighting for his life. Plus, two Americans who survived being taken hostage by a Mexican drug cartel last month, speak out about the shootout, the kidnapping and the murders of their two friends. And, is honking your car horn at a protest free speech? We'll tell you about the California woman who ended up in cou...

Apr 12, 20231 hr 19 min

Back in the House, Kentucky bank shooting, Dalai Lama apologizes

Ousted Tennessee Democrat Justin Jones is reinstated to his seat after being expelled on Thursday for protesting inside the State House chamber, demanding action on gun reform. Plus, a 25-year old employee opened fire inside a bank in Louisville, Kentucky today, killing five people and injuring at least eight. The panel discusses how credit card companies could help crack down on mass shootings, but why they're not. And, one of the most admired spiritual leaders in the world issues an apology af...

Apr 11, 20231 hr 20 min

Tennessee expulsion vote, Rep. switches parties, Stormy speaks out

The Tennessee State House votes to expel two Democratic State Reps for so-called decorum violations after three Democrats protested on the State House floor over gun safety. State Rep. Gloria Johnson, who narrowly survived the expulsion by one vote, joins to discuss. Plus, a North Carolina Democrat switches parties giving Republicans a veto-proof supermajority in the State House. And, Stormy Daniels speaks out about Donald Trump being indicted on criminal charges, whether he should go to jail, a...

Apr 07, 20231 hr 20 min

Trump case developments, job market challenges, can country music save us?

New legal woes for Trump: former Vice President Mike Pence is poised to testify for the first time on Trump’s actions leading up to January 6, but there are many more cases, including a battery and defamation trial that begins in just two weeks. Plus, Alisyn Camerota sits down with six-voters from different generations about the challenges they face in today's job market and economy, and who they blame. And, Grammy Award-winning country musician Ketch Secor tells Alisyn why he thinks country mus...

Apr 06, 20231 hr 21 min

The indictment of Donald Trump

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, relating to alleged hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. But does the Manhattan DA have a strong case against the former president? Alisyn Camerota discusses with two attorneys who have very different opinions. Also tonight: Trump verbally attacks the judge overseeing his criminal case, a federal appeals court denies Trump’s emergency bid to stop his ex-aides from testifying in the DOJ’s ...

Apr 05, 20231 hr 21 min

Trump “defiant & focused”, Fetterman opens up, Mike Rowe on jobs

Trump meets with his lawyers and political advisors ahead of the arraignment for his alleged role in paying hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels. One Trump aide describes him as “defiant and focused”. We’ll tell you what CNN has learned will happen tomorrow. Plus, after Senator John Fetterman opens up about the downward spiral that landed him in a medical center for six weeks being treated for depression, the panel discusses why inpatient treatment was necessary for him. And, ‘Dirty Jobs...

Apr 04, 20231 hr 21 min

Security tightened for Trump, juror speaks out, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’

Trump Tower, the motorcade route and the Manhattan Criminal Court tighten security ahead of the unprecedented arraignment of former President Donald Trump. We’ll tell you the timeline for what happens next, including Trump’s fraud trial getting underway. Plus, one of the jurors in the Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial tells Alisyn what convinced her Paltrow was not guilty. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Ti...

Apr 01, 20231 hr 20 min

Donald Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury in hush money case

In an unprecedented moment in US history, former President Donald Trump is indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan. The indictment is under seal tonight, but sources tell CNN Trump faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Plus, the panel discusses what will happen when Trump hands himself over to the authorities. And, Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen, one of the key figures at the center of the Manhattan District Attorney’s probe, joins to weigh...

Mar 31, 20231 hr 21 min

What doctors want you to know about what they see in the ER

Dr. Jay Wellons was one of the medical staff standing by to treat the victims of the Nashville school shooting, but none of the ambulances he expected ever arrived. Some of our politicians said today there's nothing we can do about gun violence. Dr. Wellons and his colleagues disagree. Plus, the opioid overdose antidote drug Narcan will soon widely available. Do they have it at your child's school? Should parents keep it at home? We'll explain what you need to know. And, pulse of the people: Ali...

Mar 30, 20231 hr 21 min

Shooter’s emotional disorder, Pence must testify, truth and chat bots

Police tell CNN the Nashville school shooter was being treated for an “emotional disorder”. Audrey Hale bought seven guns legally in Nashville, using three of them in the massacre. The panel discusses the link between gun violence and metal health, and the flaws in the current system around gun ownership. Plus, another legal defeat for Trump after a federal judge rules Mike Pence must testify to a grand jury about his conversations with the then President leading up to January 6. Also tonight: h...

Mar 29, 20231 hr 21 min
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