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Episodes
Michigan shooter sentenced, Biden on grief, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
12/9/2023
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 friend weighs in with his take on a wild week in politics, Trump is to take the stand in his civil fraud trial in New York on Monday, and a 17-year-old becomes the youngest to pass the California State Bar exam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:43:21
Hunter Biden indicted on tax charges
12/8/2023
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, a court grants a Texas woman’s request for an emergency abortion in a historic ruling, but now the Texas attorney general is threatening to go after her doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:43:27
Fourth Republican presidential debate: post-debate analysis
12/7/2023
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:37:59
Closed-door admission, new political party, elevated threat level
12/6/2023
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 second man is buried by authorities in Mississippi without relative’s knowledge, and Marvel actor Jonathan Majors goes on trial for assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:44:24
Terror plot foiled, more trials for Trump? Bank heist solved
12/5/2023
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 to an opioid overdose speaks out about the controversial settlement with Perdue Pharma, and Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ wears the crown at the box office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:41:14
Santos kicked out, no immunity for Trump, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
12/2/2023
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 tonight: remembering Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, and Lawmakers push for federal holiday honoring Rosa Parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:42:24
Did Israel know of the Hamas attack plan?
12/1/2023
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 podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:23:42
Truce expiration looms, Henry Kissinger dies, Schumer condemns antisemitism
11/30/2023
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’s legacy. And, Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in American history, condemns the rise antisemitism in a passionate speech, calling it, “a five alarm fire”. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:43:40
Fragile truce violated, Koch backs Haley, Hunter Biden calls GOP’s bluff
11/29/2023
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 Congress in their probe into his behavior. Also tonight: the CIA Chief is in Qatar pushing for a broader hostage deal, Sports Illustrated magazine comes under fire for using A.I. generated content, and Sean “Diddy” Combs steps down as REVOLT chairman amid sexual assault lawsuits. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:24:55
Fourth hostage group freed, Musk visits Israel, Vermont shooter charged
11/28/2023
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 Stoner recalls her ‘harrowing’ childhood career. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:26:15
Hostage release delay, Jamie Foxx allegations, rise in hate
11/23/2023
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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:42:57
Israel’s Cabinet votes to approve hostage release deal
11/22/2023
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-defendant over allegedly attempting to target witnesses using social media posts. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:41:40
The battle for A.I.
11/21/2023
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:43:10
Big win for Trump, Green Party candidate interview, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
11/18/2023
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:42:08
Santos fraud saga, Musk antisemitism backlash, Sean “Diddy” Combs allegations
11/17/2023
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:42:50
Trump demands mistrial, 14th Amendment ruling, plea deal video leak
11/16/2023
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 witness tampering, CNN obtains exclusive body camera footage of a Hamas militant documenting the terror attack on October 7, and the Senate votes to pass a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:44:03
Fight club, targeted operation, chilling testimony
11/15/2023
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:42:05
Pelosi’s chilling testimony, Trump demands TV trial, plea deal revelations
11/14/2023
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:41:47
NYC Mayor under scrutiny, pilot speaks out, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
11/11/2023
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:41:58
Trump worker witnesses, Capitol Hill shakeup, Rabbi on rising tensions
11/10/2023
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:42:46