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Jan 26, 2023 • 2h 5min
Police Chief speaks, Trump back online, who funded Santos?
The Memphis Chief of Police calls the beating of Tyre Nichols by her officers, a “Failing of basic humanity”. Host Don Lemon reports live from a City on edge as it awaits video footage of Tyre’s arrest to be made public. Plus, Meta is to restore Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts after a ban. And, scrutiny grows over the mystery loans that funded Rep. George Santos’ election campaign.Also this morning: the National Archives may ask ex-presidents and VPs to check for any classified documents, Florida teachers are forced to remove books to avoid felony charges, a school is accused of ignoring warnings that a 6-year old had gun, a Government probe into the Southwest Airlines meltdown begins, does the West still fear Putin, and should Americans plan for uncertainty over social security?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

Jan 25, 2023 • 2h 9min
FBI investigates Pence, tensions in Memphis, DOJ sues Google
The FBI is investigating how a dozen classified documents have ended up at Mike Pence's Indiana home. CNN Senior Legal Affairs Correspondent Paul Reid reports on the former Vice President's explanation. Plus, Tensions are high in Memphis as residents await the release of a body camera video showing police beating Tyre Nichols. And, the DOJ sues Google in a lawsuit that alleges the company is an advertising monopoly.Also this morning: The Fulton County district attorney says “decisions are imminent” on Trump’s coup effort in Georgia, a technical glitch sparks a trading halt for dozens of stocks, lawmakers accuse Ticketmaster of being a monopoly, George Santos claims he survived an assassination attempt, and Walmart raises its minimum wage to $14 in an effort to recruit workers.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

Jan 24, 2023 • 2h 7min
California reeling, top FBI official arrested, Trump coup report
California is reeling following its third mass shooting in three days, after a gunman kills at least seven in two attacks in the Half Moon Bay area. Plus, a former FBI counterintelligence chief is arrested for allegedly trying to help get a Russian Oligarch off the US sanctions list. And, the Georgia Grand Jury investigating Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election has written its final report - but will the public be allowed to see it?Also this morning: more Oath Keepers are convicted of seditious conspiracy, Governor DeSantis defends blocking an African-American studies course from being taught in Florida schools, and the court hearing on Ticketmaster’s debacle over Taylor Swift tickets.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

Jan 23, 2023 • 2h 8min
FBI’s Biden search, Monterey Park shooting, Graceland says goodbye
The FBI searched President Biden's private home over the weekend, finding more classified documents inside. Could more searches be on the way? Plus, Don Lemon reports live from the scene of the latest deadly mass shooting after 10 people are killed in Monterey Park, California. And, Graceland bids a final farewell to Lisa Marie Presley.Also this morning: Biden targets the “devastating” US Fentanyl drug epidemic, the failed GOP candidate accused of plotting to shoot New Mexico Democrats appears in court, and George Santos’ lies puts the spotlight on the powerful Republicans who backed him.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

Jan 20, 2023 • 2h 9min
Biden breaks silence, Alec Baldwin charged, David Crosby dies
President Biden breaks his silence on how he believes he has handled the classified documents found in his home and office. Plus, Alec Baldwin has been charged in the fatal shooting on the “Rust” movie set. The panel discusses if prosecutors went too far with the charges. And, tributes pour in after news spreads of legendary singer songwriter David Crosby’s death yesterday, following a long illness.Is Russia getting ready to launch an all-out attack? Ukraine braces for a potential spring offensive. Also this morning: investigators are unable to find source of the Roe v. Wade opinion leak, the alleged plot to replace Mike Pence when he was Vice President, Netflix’s CEO steps down after a turbulent year, and Trump attorneys must pay $1M over a bogus Clinton lawsuit.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

Jan 19, 2023 • 2h 10min
Gruesome Google searches, debt ceiling standoff, Santos caught lying?
Gruesome Google searches allegedly made by murder suspect Brian Walshe after his wife went missing have been revealed by prosecutors, including “10 ways to dispose of a dead body if you really need to”. Plus, emergency measures are to begin as the US hits its $1.34 trillion debt limit. And, immigration records contradict Republican Rep. George Santos’ claim that his mother was in the World Trade Center on 9/11.Also this morning: Washington’s little secret – the “spillage” of classified information is common; two veterans allege George Santos took $3000 meant for a dying dogs care; Microsoft lays off 10,000 workers; President Zelensky declares Ukraine will take back Crimea from Russia; New Zealand’s Jacinda Arden is to step down as Prime Minister, and protests begin in France over plans to raise the country’s retirement age.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

Jan 18, 2023 • 2h 11min
GOP committee assignments, Ukraine helicopter crash, husband’s murder charge
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene joins the Homeland Security Committee despite pushing 9/11 conspiracy theories, and Rep. George Santos is placed on the Small Business Committee despite his lies about running a business on his resume. Plus, Ukraine’s Interior Minister is among 18 dead after a helicopter crash in Brovary, Ukraine. CNN’s Clarissa Ward reports live from the incident scene. And, Brian Walshe has been charged with his wife Ana’s murder. Her body has still not been found.Also this morning: Police say the suspect who arranged the shootings at the properties of New Mexico Democrats visited their homes before targeting them in the plot, White House counsel struggles with questions about the Biden documents case, Trump accuses Evangelicals of “Disloyalty” for not backing his 2024 bid, and Lisa Marie Presley’s cause of death is deferred by the coroner.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

Jan 17, 2023 • 2h 6min
Election denier busted, more searches possible, Santos’ “delusions”
A failed GOP candidate is in custody, accused of hiring gunmen to shoot Democrat lawmakers at their homes. One of the targets joins react to the arrest. Plus, are there more classified documents at Biden residences? CNN This Morning reports on additional searches that could be on the way. And, an ex-roommate of Republican Rep. George Santos speaks out on the lawmaker’s “Delusions”.Also this morning: how a “Godfather” Mafia boss evaded capture for 30 years, Tesla cuts car prices by as much as 20% amid troubles, a father is arrested after a toddler is seen playing with a loaded gun on TV, a Russian missile designed to destroy ships decimates a Ukrainian apartment building, new bars are serving the “sober curious”, and the artist behind the new MLK monument responds to criticism.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

Jan 16, 2023 • 2h 9min
More docs found, close call at JFK, football player killed
Five further classified documents have been found at Biden’s home and House Republicans are demanding answers. Plus, the FAA is investigating a very close call between two planes at New York’s JFK airport. And, a University of Georgia football player and a staffer have been a killed in a car crash after a celebration.Actress Janelle Monáe joins to discuss her role in “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”, and CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a rare look inside the NFL prepping for medical emergencies. Also this morning: pressure grows to remove Republican Rep. George Santos if he broke campaign finance laws, MLK Day: remembering Martin Luther King’s legacy beyond “I have a dream”, and will Congress agree to raise the debt ceiling, or is there a political fight ahead?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

Jan 13, 2023 • 2h 7min
Special counsel named, Elvis’ daughter dies, storm slams South
A special counsel has been appointed to investigate the Biden classified documents case - but what are the possible crimes and could the current President be charged? Plus, tributes pour in after Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of Elvis Presley, dies aged 54 after going into cardiac arrest. And, a state of emergency is declared in Alabama and Georgia after 7 people are killed as tornadoes ravage parts of the South.Also this morning: tape tells all - how Republicans downplayed Trump’s classified documents scandal but have pounced on Biden’s, how internet sleuths are spreading misinformation about the Idaho college murders online, Ukraine refutes Russia’s claim of capturing the key town of Soledar, and a police report says Ana Walshe’s husband threatened to kill her.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


