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There was high drama and tension in the former president's hush money trial on Monday. At one point, Judge Juan Merchan admonished defense witness Robert Costello. According to the court transcript, the judge told Costello “if you try to stare me down one more time, I will remove you from the stand."  New York Times' senior political correspondent Maggie Haberman and former chief judge of the U.S. Middle District Court of Pennsylvania John E. Jones III join AC360 to break down today’s proceedings. Plus, Anderson speaks with television host Bill Maher about his new book "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You" and the current state of play for American politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A blockbuster day during former President Trump’s criminal hush money trial. Trump attorney Todd Blanche repeatedly raised questions about Michael Cohen’s honesty during cross-examination. In another notable development, sources tell CNN the defense may call attorney Robert Costello to the stand to continue their claim that Cohen is a liar. Anderson Cooper and Kaitlan Collins lead a full debrief tonight with guests including jury and trial consultant Renato Stabile, courtroom sketch artist Jane Rosenberg, one of Trump's former attorneys William Brennan, and Cohen's former attorney and current legal adviser Lanny Davis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources say former President Trump's attorney Todd Blanche plans to go after Michael Cohen as he continues his testimony tomorrow. Blanche plans to challenge Cohen's recollection of at least one conversation he claimed to have had with Trump as well as other inconsistent statements Trump's team believes Cohen has made. Former chief judge for the US Middle District of Pennsylvania John E. Jones III, former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin, former counsel to House Democrats during the former President's first impeachment Norm Eisen, and CNN's Kara Scannell talk to Anderson about what is expected in court tomorrow. Plus, ABC News anchor and veteran of the Clinton White House George Stephanopoulos discusses Trump and Biden's potential debate stage rematch, and his new book "The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How is Michael Cohen coming across in the eyes of jurors? Renato Stabile, a jury consultant and attorney, talks about what the jury might be thinking about during the cross-examination of Trump’s former “fixer” during the hush money trial. Plus, CNN Senior Political Commentator David Axelrod talks with Anderson about the many Republican allies coming to the courthouse to support the former President.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's former “fixer” Michael Cohen took the stand and testified his one-time boss was directly involved in the hush money scheme to keep Stormy Daniels from telling her story publicly before the 2016 election. Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and denies having an affair with Daniels. Cohen is a central witness in the prosecution's case although he is a convicted felon with a public persona that revolves around attacking the former President. His blockbuster testimony is expected to continue tomorrow. And, in a 360° exclusive, Stormy Daniels' attorney Clark Brewster joins Anderson to discuss the day's developments as well as Daniels' own testimony. Plus, sketch artist Christine Cornell gives perspective from inside the courtroom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman discusses key details from Day 15 of the Trump hush money trial. The podcast also covers the threat of an extreme G5 solar storm impacting power grids and satellites.

New York Times' Maggie Haberman and conservative lawyer George Conway discuss Stormy Daniels' testimony in the Trump hush money trial. They delve into witness discrepancies, judge's behavior, tensions in court, and absence of key witnesses. Analysis includes legal ramifications of Cohen's testimony and emotional details of witness testimonies.

Whoopi Goldberg discusses her new memoir and the impact of grief on her life. The podcast also covers President Trump's legal team's approach to Stormy Daniels, young voters' views on President Biden's actions, and breaking news stories about US politics.

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump's hush money trial, sharing explicit details and facing objections from the defense. The trial focuses on credibility, extortion claims, and the former President's reactions. Legal experts analyze the impact of Daniels' testimony and discuss the defense's mistrial attempt. Additionally, the podcast touches on the delay in the classified documents case involving Trump and the ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

New York Times Foreign Affairs Columnist Thomas Friedman joins the discussion on the Trump hush money trial and Israel's military actions. Topics include testimony from Trump Organization employees, ceasefire proposals, and complex ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East.