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Angry Ohio residents grill officials, including the Norfolk Southern CEO, about the toxic train disaster - but were the answers good enough? The key moments from the fiery CNN Town Hall. Plus, a Spectrum News reporter and a 9-year old girl are among three killed in an Orlando shooting spree. And, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins to talk about how a Webb Space Telescope discovery could upend theories on the origins of galaxies.Also this morning: Ivanka and Jared Kushner have been subpoenaed by the special counsel in the January 6 investigation, former Defense Secretary Mark Esper joins to talk about the US strategy as the next stage of the Ukraine war begins, CNN goes inside a Ukrainian town hammered by constant Russian fire, black students receive racist drawings at a California elementary school, and a large metal sphere washes up on a beach in Japan, baffling locals.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The foreperson in the Georgia Trump election probe speaks out about the multiple charges the special grand jury recommended in its report. Plus, President Biden rallies the  “Bucharest 9” leaders at a meeting in Poland, following his stirring speech in support of Ukraine yesterday. And, the majority of companies in the largest four-day workweek trial decide to stick with it.Also this morning: Poppy Harlow goes one-on-one with the CEO of Starbucks, talking openly about the picket line and the push to unionize their stores, Norfolk Southern defends its response to the Ohio toxic train derailment as its $4B stock buyback comes under scrutiny, and how Supreme Court cases against Google and Twitter could upend the internet.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Putin gives a speech to mark one year of what he calls a “special military operation” in Ukraine, and in a significant move, suspends Russia’s participation in a nuclear pact with the US. Plus, anchor Kaitlin Collins covers President Biden’s speech live in Warsaw following his meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda, and interviews its Mayor about the challenges the city faces one-year into the Ukraine war. And, prosecutors downgrade manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting incident on the movie set of “Rust”.Also this morning: Putin’s invasion becomes a call to arms for Polish civilians, a Supreme Court case tests the power of social media companies, mortgage rates move higher amid easing inflation, a new study shows an increased dementia risk for people living with chronic pain, and an 11-foot alligator kills an 85-year old Florida woman after grabbing her dog.Hosted by Poppy Harlow, Kaitlan Collins and Sara Sidner.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS: President Biden makes a surprise visit to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky, and sends a strong message of support in the country’s war against Russia by announcing half a billion dollars in new assistance, and new sanctions on Moscow.Also this morning: Jimmy Carter is to spend his “remaining time” in home hospice care, an East Palestine, Ohio resident speaks out about the toxic chemical spill there, BAFTAS: Austin Butler honors the Presleys and HBO Max/CNN's “Navalny” wins best documentary, and Comedian and “Law and Order” star Richard Belzer dies at 78. Hosted by Poppy Harlow, Kaitlan Collins and Sara Sidner.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The grand jury’s report from the Georgia 2020 election probe says there was no evidence of widespread voter fraud, but that perjury may have been committed during its investigation. Plus, Bruce Willis’ family reveal the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. And, Senator John Fetterman is at the center of a national conversation about mental health after checking into a hospital for clinical depression.Also this morning: court documents show FOX stars privately mocked former President Trump's claims about election fraud while they were promoting them on air, a video shows sparks before the Ohio toxic train wreck, Tesla recalls all cars with its “full self driving” feature, the FBI says it has “contained’ an incident on its computer network, and Salt Lake City hosts its first NBA All-Star weekend in 30 years.Hosted by Kaitlan Collins and Audie Cornish.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The special counsel investigating former President Trump subpoenas his former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. We'll tell you why he could be a crucial January 6 witness. Plus, outraged families demand to know if their homes are safe after chemicals linked to cancer leak from a crashed train. CNN is on the scene on East Palestine, Ohio. And, a Blackhawk helicopter fell from the sky and crashed onto an Alabama highway. What we're learning about the tragic training flight that killed two national guardsmen.Also this morning: GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley says politicians over 75 need “mental competency tests”, Sen. Chris Murhpy talks about his reintroduction of legislation on background checks for gun ownership, Food Network’s Robert Irvine sits down with CNN this Morning to talk about his secrets to success, NARCAN is one step closer to over the counter approval, and Tiger Woods returns to competitive golf after 7-months.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan CollinsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The race for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination is about to start with Nikki Haley’s official announcement expected in just hours. Plus, a Trump lawyer could be forced to testify without attorney client privilege in the Mar-a-Lago documents case, after the special council overseeing the investigation alleges criminal activity took place between the former president and Evan Corcoran. And, the Petito family’s lawyer says Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote her son a letter offering to bury a body, and marked it "burn after reading".Also this morning: The police reveal new details about the Michigan State University shooter but the motive for the attack remains unclear, residents say animals are dying after a toxic train derailment in Ohio, an Amish farmer says Republican Rep. George Santos wrote bad checks for puppies, the FAA is to conduct a sweeping safety review after multiple incidents, and the winner of the $2 billion Powerball prize is announced.Hosted by Don Lemon and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police report that a gunman took his own life after killing three students on Michigan State University campus. Plus, the Pentagon says the latest object shot down over Canada was a “small, metallic balloon”. With few answers from the White House so far about the recent MFOs over US airspace, National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby joins to explain. And, Governor DeSantis wages war with the “woke” agenda for votes, costing Florida taxpayers millions in court battles.Also this morning: President Biden fires the Trump-appointed Architect of the Capitol over ethics allegations in a rare case of bipartisan agreement, Mike Pence is to fight his subpoena in the Trump 2020 election denial probe, Republican Nikki Haley officially launches her 2024 presidential campaign, Elon Musk admits blocking Ukraine's Troops from using his SpaceX Starlink Satellites, and the Labor Department issues the Consumer Price Index Report.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American fighter jets shoot down four-high altitude objects over North America in just days, raising more questions about why so many objects are being spotted now. Plus, more than 160 hours later, survivors of the Turkey-Syria earthquake are still being found under the rubble as the death toll surpasses 36,000. And, the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.Also this morning: The US warns Americans to leave Russia immediately as tensions rise over its invasion of Ukraine, Kevin McCarthy leans on ‘5 families’ as the House GOP plots debt-limit tactics, What Super Bowl commercials tell us about the economy, thousands protest outside the Israeli Parliament against judicial reforms, and the price of love: Valentine’s Day spending is expected to hit $28 billion.Hosted by Don Lemon and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The special counsel overseeing Trump’s role in the insurrection subpoenas Mike Pence. Will he invoke executive privilege? Plus, Republican Senator Rick Scott defends a plan that would “sunset” Medicare and social security. CNN host Jake Tapper responds to Sen. Scott citing his words in his argument. And, hope dims for finding survivors of the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake as the death toll nears 22,000.  Also this morning: The US says China’s shot-down spy balloon was capable of intercepting secret communications, Brazil’s president visits Biden today in an effort to renew ties, actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph joins to talk about singing the black national anthem at the Super Bowl, and the Great Salt Lake in Utah will disappear in 5-years without rescue.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices