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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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Atlanta, GA

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News

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CNN

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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DHS: Fed Officer Shot Suspect In Minneapolis After Shovel Ambush

1/15/2026
A person was shot in the leg by a federal law enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday evening after resisting arrest and “violently assaulting” an officer, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement, as the city is still reeling in the aftermath of last week’s fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:53:35

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Justice in Turmoil: Political Resignations and Legal Battles

1/14/2026
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned amid dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's handling of the shooting of Renee Goode. Democratic Senator Alyssa Slotkin announces that she is under investigation, while Trump escalates his attacks on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. We delve into the details of these resignations, the handling of the investigation into Renee Goode's death, and the broader implications for the Department of Justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:18

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DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell

1/13/2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told people that he is unhappy with the decision to criminally investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN. Bessent has expressed concern that the decision will negatively impact the markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:45

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ICE Agent’s Video Shows His Perspective Of Fatal Confrontation

1/10/2026
Brand new video from the perspective of the ICE agent who shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis. We examine what it shows and why both sides are saying it proves their point. Plus, Minnesota officials are opening up their own investigation as the local prosecutor is rejecting claims that the officer can’t somehow be charged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:51:45

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White House Defends ICE Shooting That Killed U.S. Citizen

1/9/2026
A Minnesota agency said it has been blocked from accessing key materials to conduct a joint investigation of the Minneapolis shooting. State and local officials have disputed claims by ICE and the Trump administration that the shooting was done in self-defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:20

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Outrage In Minneapolis After ICE Agent Shoots Woman In Car

1/8/2026
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended an ICE agent after he fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, saying she had tried to run over the officer. State and local officials disputed claims that the shooting was done in self-defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:19

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Trump: U.S. Getting Venezuelan Oil, Money To “Be Controlled By Me”

1/7/2026
President Trump said Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, to be sold at market value and with the proceeds controlled by the US. Plus, the White House said that President Trump is “discussing a range of options” to acquire Greenland, making clear that using the US military is not off the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:48:35

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Maduro Hints At Legal Dense, Declares Himself A “Prisoner Of War”

1/6/2026
Gunfire and anti-aircraft fire were seen over Caracas as the Venezuelan capital remains on edge following the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Trump also issued warnings to other countries, saying he could take military action in Colombia, told Mexico to get its “act together” on drugs and said the US “needs Greenland.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:48:57

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Trump DOJ Releases Trove Of Heavily Redacted Epstein Files

12/20/2025
Documents related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein were released today on the Justice Department’s website. They include never-before-released photographs of former President Bill Clinton with Epstein and a 1996 description of a criminal complaint against the late convicted sex offender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:55

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Suspect In Brown Univ. & MIT Killings Found Dead In New Hampshire

12/19/2025
The suspect in the Brown University mass shooting was found dead tonight after taking his own life, Providence Chief of Police Oscar L. Perez, Jr. said. Claudio Valente, a 48-year-old former Brown University student and Portuguese national, was found at a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire, with a satchel, two firearms and evidence matching the crime scene, officials said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:32

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Trump Addresses Nation, Blames Biden For Economic Woes

12/18/2025
President Donald Trump made a series of false claims during his prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday night, most of which have been debunked before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:15

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Susie Wiles: Letitia James Case “Might Be The One Retribution”

12/17/2025
The White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, delivered a series of unusually candid and at times unflattering assessments of President Donald Trump, his second-term agenda and some of his closest allies in a series of wide-ranging interviews with Vanity Fair published Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:34

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LAPD: Reiners’ Son Nick Held Without Bail On Suspicion Of Murder

12/16/2025
Nick Reiner is “responsible” for the deaths of his parents, legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner, Los Angeles police said. The couple’s daughter discovered them in their Brentwood home yesterday, according to a source. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:01

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New Epstein Estate Photos Released

12/13/2025
New photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate showing the notorious sex offender with Donald Trump and a whole lot of others. Democrats say there may be more to come. Plus, a CNN exclusive, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords speaks out against the attacks on her husband and much more. Plus, Michigan's fired football coach appears in court as we learn the troubling allegations that landed him behind bars. As well as the latest on the Brian Walshe story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:10

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Indiana Republicans Reject President Trump's Redistricting Plan

12/12/2025
Indiana Republicans reject President Trump's redistricting plan. Plus Trump's DOJ gets a double black eye. A grand jury rejects Letitia James' indictment again and Kilmar Abrego Garcia walks free. And the college football scandal that led to the arrest of a head coach at one of the nation's biggest programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:44

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Millions of Americans Face Skyrocketing Healthcare Premiums on Jan 1

12/11/2025
Millions of Americans face skyrocketing healthcare premiums come January 1. Now, Republicans on Capitol Hill are scrambling for a plan, any plan. Plus, U.S. forces repel from helicopters and seize an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Will Venezuela do anything about it? The prosecution has rested now in the murder trial of Brian Walshe. Now, the big question for the defense, is he going to testify in his own defense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:59

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Trump Tries to Sell His Economic Message on the Road

12/9/2025
President Trump tries to sell his economic message on the road while giving himself an A plus times five, Senator Amy Klobuchar has a lot to say about it and the social media ban in Australia that has many people asking, did that happen here? Plus, an update on the Brian Walshe case and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:40

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Rep. Crockett: Will Potentially Get Some Trump Voters To Support Me

12/9/2025
US Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed Monday to run for US Senate from Texas in 2026, leaning into the criticisms of President Donald Trump that have built her national profile while also worrying Democrats hoping for a long-shot upset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:06

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Sources: Suspect Told FBI He Believed 2020 Election Was Stolen

12/6/2025
During interviews with the FBI, the suspect arrested in the pipe bomb probe told investigators that he believed the 2020 election was stolen, providing perhaps the first indication of a possible motive for the bombs placed near the DNC and RNC headquarters, people briefed on the matter told CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:44

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Trump Officials Praise FBI For Solving “Cold” Pipe Bomber Case

12/5/2025
The FBI arrested a man from Woodbridge, Virginia, on Thursday who investigators believe planted pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before the 2021 US Capitol riot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:23