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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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Jan 7, 2026 • 49min
Trump: U.S. Getting Venezuelan Oil, Money To “Be Controlled By Me”
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

Jan 6, 2026 • 49min
Maduro Hints At Legal Dense, Declares Himself A “Prisoner Of War”
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

Dec 20, 2025 • 47min
Trump DOJ Releases Trove Of Heavily Redacted Epstein Files
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

Dec 19, 2025 • 46min
Suspect In Brown Univ. & MIT Killings Found Dead In New Hampshire
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

Dec 18, 2025 • 45min
Trump Addresses Nation, Blames Biden For Economic Woes
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

Dec 17, 2025 • 47min
Susie Wiles: Letitia James Case “Might Be The One Retribution”
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

Dec 16, 2025 • 47min
LAPD: Reiners’ Son Nick Held Without Bail On Suspicion Of Murder
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

Dec 13, 2025 • 47min
New Epstein Estate Photos Released
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

Dec 12, 2025 • 47min
Indiana Republicans Reject President Trump's Redistricting Plan
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.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 47min
Millions of Americans Face Skyrocketing Healthcare Premiums on Jan 1
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


