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Donald Trump knew he lost the election, yet conned millions of Americans into thinking there was fraud and that he was the rightful victor. That’s the allegation laid out publicly today by the January 6 committee. The proof put forward came from Trump’s own advisers and former attorney general, who said they told Trump they did not see any evidence of fraud that could change the election outcome. Joining the show to discuss are Norm Eisen, who recently authored a guide to the hearings, "Trump on Trial"; and Asha Rangappa, a lawyer and former FBI special agent. Also on today's episode: Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ed Yong, author David Gelles, and ABBA member Björn Ulvaeus. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a dark day that transfixed America and the world when a sea of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6th, 2021, hoping to overturn Joe Biden's election victory. Five people died in the melee. Now -- seventeen months later -- the much anticipated first public hearings of the committee investigating the insurrection have taken place. Pamela Brown reports.  The other big issue on this week's agenda was gun violence. While President Biden says that he won't abuse his executive power to enact gun restrictions, a bipartisan group of senators say they are making progress on bills designed to prevent gun deaths. Few people are monitoring this as closely as Cameron Kasky, who was 17 years old when a gunman stormed his high school in Parkland, Florida in 2018. The massacre propelled him and other survivors to start a gun control movement which saw more than one million people flood the streets across the country in the 'March for Our Lives.' Now they've called for another march this Saturday. Cameron spoke to Christiane about whether he thinks there can be change.  Also on today's show: Actor Emma Thompson, antisemitism expert Deborah Lipstadt.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's invasion of Ukraine puts pressure on some of the newer democratic countries in the region, notably Montenegro, which only gained its independence in 2006. When Montenegro joined NATO in 2017, Russian sympathizers plotted to take down the government. Now the war in Ukraine could exacerbate historic tension between pro-western and pro-Russian forces. Joining the show to discuss Montenegro's current situation is 36-year old Prime Minister Dritan Abazović.  Also on today's show: Emmy award-winning actor Henry Winkler, author Nicole Hemmer.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's now or never -- that is the bottom line confronting Americans as gun violence stalks people of all ages at schools, grocery stores, churches and street corners. And with midterm elections just months away, time is running out to find out what really happened to American democracy on January 6th. Starting today, Congress is holding landmark hearings on both topics. Former advisor to Barack Obama Dan Pfeiffer traces many of the ills of American society back to one thing -- disinformation campaigns waged by the right wing. He is also the author of the new book Battling the Big Lie.  Also on today's show: journalist/author Tina Brown, OnPoint NYC Exec Dir Sam Rivera\.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaders from Canada to Chile are arriving today in Los Angeles for the ninth Summit of the Americas. But some of the region's most notable figures are nowhere to be seen. Host President Biden excluded his counterparts from Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela for their human rights record -- a move that prompted a boycott from Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. The squabbling over the guest list threatens to hinder the agenda focused on climate, migration and the pandemic. It also throws into question the power of America's influence in the region, just as China seeks a stronger foothold. Exploring these issues are former US Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson and CNN Correspondent Patrick Oppmann.  Also on today’s show: World Food Programme Regional Director for Eastern Africa Michael Dunford, UN Crisis Coordinator for Ukraine Amin Awad, author Jonathan Martin.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas has ardently supported Ukraine’s defense even before the invasion -- giving the most weapons per capita of any European country. Dubbed 'The Iron Lady' of Europe, Kallas is in London meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as his political survival is on the line. Christiane sat down with her in London.  Also on today's show: tennis star Rafael Nadal, author Vauhini Vara.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Next week, the Biden administration convenes countries across the western hemisphere for the Summit of the Americas, a high profile event in Los Angeles that could flop before it even begins. After the US banned Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua from the summit for human rights violations, a group of countries – led by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico – threatened to boycott the event. The Biden administration hopes the summit will showcase progress on vital issues like immigration, trade, and climate. Instead, a failed meeting could highlight America’s waning influence in its own region. This all comes as China’s influence grows, and as political sands shift – with multiple countries tacking towards the socialist left. For insight into all this, Mexico’s former foreign minister Jorge Castañeda joins the program.  Also on today's show: CNN Senior Political Analyst John Avlon, Nobel laureate and author Dr. Denis Mukwege. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a historic day for the UK as the queen celebrates 70 years on the throne. We look back on her reign and to the future. Plus: With increasing signs of an impending economic crisis come reports President Biden will visit Saudi Arabia in a bid to drive up oil supply. We speak to an expert on the country and its controversial leader, Mohammed bin Salman. And: Yet another mass shooting in America. What could be done to end this bloodshed?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Biden authorizes sophisticated new rockets for Ukraine. The Kremlin says the US is adding fuel to the fire. Will it turn the tide on the ground? Plus, a conversation with the cofounder of Russia's now-shuttered independent news channel, and the film director who profiled it. And, we find out how Oxford University has shaped PM Boris Johnson and those in his party.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden huddled with Fed Chair Jerome Powell to try and figure out the best way to deal with inflation. One of Biden's key economic advisers joins us to offer perspective. Plus, new details emerge from the tragic Texas school shooting. We have the latest, plus a frank discussion about America's gun culture. And, as monkeypox cases pop up around the globe, we get the facts from the woman leading the charge against the disease for the WHO. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices