

Laura Coates Live
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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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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

Dec 10, 2025 • 48min
Trump Tries to Sell His Economic Message on the Road
President Trump tries to sell his economic message on the road while giving himself an A plus times five, Senator Amy Klobuchar has a lot to say about it and the social media ban in Australia that has many people asking, did that happen here? Plus, an update on the Brian Walshe case and more.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 46min
Rep. Crockett: Will Potentially Get Some Trump Voters To Support Me
US Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed Monday to run for US Senate from Texas in 2026, leaning into the criticisms of President Donald Trump that have built her national profile while also worrying Democrats hoping for a long-shot upset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2025 • 48min
Sources: Suspect Told FBI He Believed 2020 Election Was Stolen
During interviews with the FBI, the suspect arrested in the pipe bomb probe told investigators that he believed the 2020 election was stolen, providing perhaps the first indication of a possible motive for the bombs placed near the DNC and RNC headquarters, people briefed on the matter told CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2025 • 46min
Trump Officials Praise FBI For Solving “Cold” Pipe Bomber Case
The FBI arrested a man from Woodbridge, Virginia, on Thursday who investigators believe planted pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before the 2021 US Capitol riot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2025 • 48min
WH: Trump “Stands By” Hegseth After Watchdog Report
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information, which could have endangered American troops and mission objectives, when he used Signal in March of this year to share highly-sensitive attack plans targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to four sources familiar with the contents of a classified Inspector General report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 2025 • 47min
Republican Fends Off Democrat In Surprisingly Close TN House Race
Republican Matt Van Epps will win the special US House election for Tennessee’s 7th District, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, preventing an upset but emboldening Democrats as they were on track to over-perform in a normally deep-red district. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2025 • 48min
White House Says U.S. Admiral Ordered Second Boat Strike
The White House defended an admiral who it said ordered a follow-up strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean. Lawmakers from both parties have voiced concerns over the second strike’s legality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2025 • 48min
2 National Guardsmen Shot In DC; Both In Critical Condition
Two National Guardsmen are listed in critical condition after police say they were targeted and shot in broad daylight in Washington, DC. We are getting new footage from the scene and details about the suspect as we bring you all the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2025 • 47min
Hegseth Wants Review Of Dem. Sen. Kelly By December 10
The FBI and the Pentagon get involved over the video of six Democratic lawmakers telling troops to refuse illegal orders. How is this actually going to go? Plus, the leaked transcript of a stunning call over the war in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


