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CNN Podcasts
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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Dec 23, 2023 • 44min
SCOTUS refuses to fast-track Trump immunity dispute
Supreme Court rejects fast-tracking Trump's immunity dispute; ongoing legal cases involving Trump and Giuliani; disqualification without conviction and bankruptcy; crisis at the southern border intensifies; analysis of immigration language and partnership with Heinz's Black Kitchen Initiative; importance of representation and embracing identity discussed; casual conversation about cookbook, Netflix show, and political climate.

Dec 22, 2023 • 44min
Detroit News: Trump on tape pressuring election officials
Trump allegedly pressured election officials to not certify Biden's win in Michigan. Special Counsel highlights the gravity of Trump's federal election interference case. La La Anthony discusses her mentorship program at an NYC prison. The Hollywood pay gap and an actress considering quitting over it.

Dec 21, 2023 • 43min
How the Supreme Court could decide the 2024 election
The podcast discusses how the Supreme Court could decide the 2024 election, explores the Supreme Court's power in presidential elections, and debates the Supreme Court's potential reversal and implications for Trump's reelection campaign. It also touches on the insurrection, Biden's eligibility, the surge of migrants, broken immigration process, and a recent prisoner swap with Venezuela.

Dec 20, 2023 • 44min
Trump removed from Colorado 2024 ballot
The Colorado Supreme Court removes Trump from the State's 2024 ballot due to his involvement in the January 6th insurrection. Trump dismisses Hitler comparisons and doubles down on anti-immigrant rhetoric. CNN reports on the volcanic eruption in Iceland.

Dec 19, 2023 • 44min
Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric on the campaign trail
Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric draws comparisons to Nazi Germany. Judge denies Mark Meadows' attempt to move his Georgia criminal case to federal court. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who once complained about his salary, now lives a lavish life. Guilty verdict and career implications for movie star Jonathan Majors. Discussion of reckless assault and harassment case verdict.

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Dec 16, 2023 • 42min
Giuliani ordered to pay $148M for defaming poll workers
Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148M for defaming Georgia election workers; Cornel West, independent 2024 presidential candidate, discusses vote margins in battleground states and the impact of third-party candidates. Also, analysis of recent poll numbers and Biden's candidacy and Ava Devernay on 'Origin'. Autopsy report of Matthew Perry mentioned.

Dec 15, 2023 • 44min
Everything, everywhere, all at once for Biden
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang discusses the challenges Biden faces in his bid for reelection. The panel explores Rudy Giuliani's demeanor inside and outside the courtroom as a jury deliberates on potential damages against him. Marvel star Jonathan Majors awaits his assault trial verdict. Calls for answers and accountability grow after a family finds a loved one was buried without their knowledge.

Dec 14, 2023 • 44min
Could winning the White House be Trump’s ultimate get out of jail card?
Amid mounting legal troubles, the podcast discusses the possibility of winning the White House being Trump's get out of jail card. They delve into a guilty plea regarding an alternate elector plot and a ruling that may delay Trump's election interference case. Other topics include President Biden's impeachment inquiry, Hunter Biden's defiance of a House subpoena, and the exoneration of two wrongfully convicted men in California murder cases. Additionally, they touch on the connection between trial and election dates, presidential power and immunity, ongoing investigations frustration, and women's reproductive rights in Texas.

Dec 13, 2023 • 43min
Rudy Giuliani continues to defame election workers
Rudy Giuliani's false claims about election workers, their safety and threatening voicemails. Biden impeachment inquiry and potential GOP backlash. President Zelensky seeks more Ukraine aid. A wrongfully convicted man freed after 20 years. Movie honoring gay civil rights pioneer.

Dec 12, 2023 • 44min
Is a President of the United States above the law?
Special Counsel Jack Smith asks Supreme Court to determine if Trump is protected by presidential immunity. Texas Supreme Court strikes down ruling on emergency abortion. Rudy Giuliani faces defamation trial. Biden's falling poll numbers in key battleground states. Reinstatement of conspiracy theorist's social media account. Discussion on abortion exceptions in Texas. Legal troubles of Trump and ex-Congressman George Santos.


