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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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Sep 14, 2023 • 43min
Manhunt: capturing a killer
In this podcast, the dramatic capture of escaped killer Danelo Cavalcante after a two-week manhunt is discussed. The challenging manhunt involved hundreds of officers and utilized heat seeking technology and a skilled canine named Yoda. The difficulties faced by law enforcement in capturing a killer who didn't want to be found are also explored. The podcast also touches on a food journey in Spain, prison escape, efforts to restore community trust, and the strategic use of dogs in apprehending armed suspects.

Sep 13, 2023 • 42min
McCarthy orders Biden impeachment inquiry
Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent, J.J. Klaver, joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing manhunt for an escaped Pennsylvania killer, highlighting the dangerous weapon he has stolen. The podcast also covers the impeachment inquiry against President Biden, questioning the lack of evidence and comparing it to Trump's payments. Additionally, topics include the need for better detection of forged documents in illegal immigration cases, the controversy surrounding gerrymandering in Wisconsin, and a discussion on a football player's injury and future career.

Sep 12, 2023 • 43min
Escaped killer sighted, Trump fights charges, R.I.C.O. case strategy
Breaking news of an escaped killer sighted with possible weapon; Trump's legal battles and requests for recusal and dismissal of charges; Strategy of 19 defendants facing R.I.C.O. charges discussed; Sighting of escaped murderer confirmed; Trump questions independence of Department of Justice; Former Secret Service agent speaks out about JFK assassination; Analysis of witness testimony and single bullet theory considered.

Sep 9, 2023 • 42min
Mark Meadows’ bid to move 2020 election case denied
A judge rejects Mark Meadows' bid to move the Georgia election case to federal court. The manhunt for an escaped killer and a deadly earthquake in Morocco. Challenges of jury selection and backlash over a viral video of a woman enjoying a concert without a babysitter. Supporting students with incarcerated parents.

Sep 8, 2023 • 43min
Ex-Trump adviser convicted, D.A. slams Rep. Jordan, manhunt day 8
Former Trump White House Adviser Peter Navarro is convicted of contempt of Congress for ignoring his January 6 Committee subpoena. Could this be a pivotal moment that opens the floodgates for further convictions? Plus, after the Fulton County D.A. slams GOP Rep. Jim Jordan’s investigation into her prosecution of Trump and his allies, Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee joins to discuss Republicans increasingly interfering in activities, complaints and lawsuits they don't have jurisdiction over. And, the manhunt for convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante enters day 8 in Pennsylvania, as the search perimeter for the dangerous fugitive shifts west.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2023 • 42min
Bad day for Trump, parkour prison escape, judge rules on Georgia co-defendants
A bad day for Trump: a Mar-a-Lago I.T. worker flips, making a deal with Special Counsel Jack Smith in the classified documents case, as the former president also loses to E. Jean Carroll in her second defamation lawsuit. Plus, new details on exactly how convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who is still on the run after 7 days, escaped from Chester County prison using what appears to be parkour to scale the prison walls. And, a judge rules on whether co-defendants Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro will be tried along with Trump in the Georgia election subversion case, following their requests for a speedy trial.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 2023 • 43min
Murderer search expands, Georgia hearing set, Murdaugh’s mistrial bid
Manhunt expands for escaped murderer, hearing set in Georgia election subversion case, allegations of jury tampering in Alex Murdaugh case

Sep 5, 2023 • 2min
CNN Tonight update for September 4, 2023
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Sep 2, 2023 • 42min
Murderer manhunt continues, co-defendant crowd fund, summer break for adults?
Manhunt continues for convicted murderer who escaped prison in Pennsylvania. Trump's co-defendants in Georgia election case crowd fund for legal bills. Republican criticism of Michigan's paid family leave as 'adult summer vacation'.

Sep 1, 2023 • 41min
Massive manhunt, Trump severs ties, Mitch McConnell cleared
BREAKING NEWS: an extremely dangerous inmate is on the run after escaping prison outside Philadelphia. Plus, Trump pleads not guilty in the Georgia election subversion case and files a new motion to sever his ties from co-defendants seeking a speedy trial. And, a Fulton County judge gives the green light for Trump’s 2020 election subversion case to be televised. Also tonight, a Capitol physician medically clears Mitch McConnell for work, and is there a two-tiered justice system in America?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


