Why is Rudy Giuliani continuing to defame two Georgia election workers, claiming without proof that “they were engaged in changing votes”? The mother and daughter he accuses are receiving threats against their lives, captured on voicemail. Plus, as the House prepares to formalize the Biden impeachment inquiry tomorrow, could it backfire on the GOP? And, President Zelensky pleads for more Ukraine aid from Congress. Also tonight: After 20-years in prison, a wrongfully convicted man is freed, and a...
Dec 13, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special Counsel Jack Smith calls Trump's bluff - next stop the Supreme Court. He’s asking the Justices to decide whether Trump is, in fact, protected by presidential immunity in the election subversion case in Washington, DC. Plus, the Texas Supreme Court strikes down a ruling allowing a woman’s emergency abortion, hours after she left the state for the procedure. And, a jury is to decide how much Rudy Giuliani must pay two election workers he defamed after the 2020 race. Also tonight: George Sa...
Dec 12, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast A day of emotion in court, and a historic sentencing for families that waited two-years for justice. A judge gives the Oxford High School shooter the harshest possible penalty. Plus, CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper joins to talk about his recent “All There Is” episode in which President Biden speaks out on grief, and his relationship with his sons. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. Also tonight: comedian Matt fri...
Dec 09, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast The President's son, Hunter Biden, is facing nine criminal tax charges including evasion of assessment, and fraudulent or falsified tax returns. The 56-page indictment alleges he avoided paying taxes on millions of dollars while spending money on his extravagant lifestyle. Plus, former Attorney General Eric holder joins to discuss the avalanche of warnings about a second Trump term, including weaponizing the DOJ. And, the university presidents under fire for antisemitism on their campuses. Also,...
Dec 08, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Live special coverage and analysis of the fourth Republican presidential debate, hosted by Anderson Cooper and Dana Bash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 07, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast To the surprise of his aides, President Biden admits to a room full of donors that he might not be seeking a second-term if Trump were not running. He’s now walking that back. Plus, former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney say’s she’ll ‘do whatever I have to do’ to stop Trump as she considers a third-party bid. And, our panel discusses the elevated threat level the US faces after the FBI Director calls for the renewal of the surveillance program amid a dramatic rise in hate crimes. Also tonight: a seco...
Dec 06, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bomb making materials, an ISIS flag and a 16-year-old suspect - a chilling story about a potentially deadly terror plot that was foiled in Las Vegas. Plus, after an appeals court rules Trump is not immune from January 6 lawsuits, the ruling could open doors for more legal action against the former president. And, the father-son duo that helped solve a decades-old bank heist after following clues in an obituary to uncover the secret life of a bank robber. Also tonight: a mother who lost her son t...
Dec 05, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Truth-challenged Republican Rep. George Santos is expelled from the House following his ethics violations, making him one of only six-members that have been thrown of Congress in its 234-year history. Plus, a federal judge rules Trump does not have absolute immunity from prosecution by being a former president, and denies a bid to dismiss his election subversion case. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. Also t...
Dec 02, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast The New York Times reports that Israel knew of Hamas’ attack plan more than a year ago, but that officials dismissed it. Plus, CNN Legal Analyst Joey Jackson discusses what the YSL RICO case in Georgia says about the case against Donald Trump. And, author and journalist Charles Blow tells Laura Coates about his new vision for black political success. Also, Rep. George Santos refuses to resign a day ahead of his expected expulsion vote. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Israel-Hamas truce is set to expire at midnight ET, with the names of the next set of hostages to be released not yet received by Israel. Ela Shani is a 14-year-old survivor of the massacre on October 7th. She tells Laura Coates what she saw and experienced, after her father and many of her closest friends were killed. Plus, Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100, according to his consulting firm Kissinger Associates. CNN Host Fareed Zakaria weighs in on the former US Secretary of State’...
Nov 30, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Israel and Hamas clash in Northern Gaza, violating their fragile truce, with both sides pointing fingers over an incident reportedly involving explosive devices. As CNN learns more about the psychological torture some hostages have endured, Laura Coates goes one-on-one with a family member of a recently released hostage. Plus, the influential Koch Network backs Nikki Haley to stop Trump in the GOP Presidential race. And, Hunter Biden calls the GOP’s bluff, saying he’ll testify publicly before Co...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast A fourth group of 11-hostages is released as the Israel-Hamas truce extends for 48-hours. Plus, Elon Musk visits Israel after the backlash he faces over an antisemtic conspiracy theory he posted on X. And, a Vermont man is charged with shooting three Palestinian college students. Also tonight: the ex-police officer convicted in the killing of George Floyd is stabbed in prison, Biden’s slide among black and Hispanic voters threatens his 2024 campaign, and the price of fame: Disney star Alyson Sto...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Israel’s Government says no Hamas hostages will be released before Friday, with the IDF stating, “this is a complicated process.. it will take time”. Plus, actor Jamie Foxx is accused of sexual assault in a new lawsuit. And, our panel discusses the rise of alleged antisemetic and Islamophobic incidents. Also, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is to be led by the Alabama HBCU Marching Band. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn...
Nov 23, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Israel’s Cabinet votes to approve a hostage release deal with Hamas that would see at least 50 women and children freed, in exchange for a four-day truce in the IDF air and ground campaign in Gaza. A family member of multiple hostages joins to react to the deal, and ex-Iranan prisoner Jason Rezaian joins to discuss what release could look like for the hostages, and why he thinks "a lot of things could still go sideways”. Plus, a Georgia judge declines to jail a Trump election racketeering co-def...
Nov 22, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a...
Nov 21, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 M...
Nov 18, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 17, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Donald Trump files for a mistrial in the $250 million New York civil fraud case, claiming the judge is biased. Plus, a major ruling looms after closing arguments in the Trump 14th amendment trial in Colorado. And, after a co-defendant’s lawyer in the Georgia election case admits to leaking plea deal footage to the media, our panel discusses the public opinion impact of video leaks. Also tonight: Georgia prosecutors ask the judge to jail a Trump Georgia election interference case co-defendant for...
Nov 16, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Nov 15, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 defens...
Nov 14, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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’ vi...
Nov 11, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 s...
Nov 10, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Nov 08, 2023•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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’. Al...
Nov 07, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Donald Trump will take the stand in New York on Monday in the civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization, potentially facing paying back millions and the loss of his business license if the judge rules against him. Plus, three college students tell Laura Coates about the growing tensions over the Israel-Hamas war on their campuses. And, an Alaska Airlines passenger joins to discuss the legal action he is taking after an off-duty pilot allegedly attempted to shut off the engines of the plan...
Nov 04, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jews and Muslims in the US say they’re experiencing rising bigotry and hatred as a result of the Israel-Hamas war; facing threats in synagogues and mosques, on the streets, on college campuses, and even in their own homes. Maya Berry is the Executive Director of the Arab American Institute. She speaks with Laura Coates about the FBI hate crime data that backs up an alarming increase in reported incidents. Plus, disgraced crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of fraud, and potentially fac...
Nov 03, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Donald Trump Jr. takes the stand in The Trump Organization’s civil fraud trial in New York. Our panel discusses his defense strategy, and where he is directing the blame for any alleged fraud. Plus, Cornell University cancels Friday classes after a student is arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot Jewish students. Sofia Robinson of the Cornell Daily Sun, and Rabbi Ari Weiss join to talk about what can be done to counteract the spreading of fear and antisemitism on campuses. And, the text me...
Nov 02, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Israel strikes Gaza’s largest refugee camp. An IDF spokesperson defends the attack, saying a Hamas commander was the target of the strike and was hiding amongst civilians. Plus, the DOJ reports that the suspect in threats against Cornell University’s Jewish community is a junior at the School. And, Matthew Perry’s former fiancée pays tribute to the ‘complicated’ actor. Also tonight, as US officials warn of increased domestic threats to Jewish, Muslim and Arab Americans, our panel discusses how t...
Nov 01, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects calls for a ceasefire, saying it is “Time for war” as the Israel Defense Forces ground assault on Gaza intensifies. Plus, Cornell police provide additional security for Jewish students following targeted anti-Semitic threats. And, the Trump 2024 disqualification trial kicks off in Colorado. Also, ‘Friends’ Executive Producer Kevin Bright joins to pay tribute to Matthew Perry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a stunning end to the manhunt in Maine, the suspect in the mass shootings that killed 18-people in Lewiston on Wednesday has now been found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Was he was found in an area law enforcement already searched? Had he been on the run? Did he have any help evading police for so long? Our panel discusses the many questions that still remain unanswered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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