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A jury finds Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges, the most serious of which was first-degree intentional homicide, after more than 25 hours of deliberations over four days. In a case that has fueled debate over vigilantism, self-defense and gun rights, Rittenhouse has also been meme-ified by both sides of the political spectrum. What happens now? Mark Richards, attorney for...

The first big sentence from the January 6 insurrection is handed down, with ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley going to jail for 3 years. Does he regret his actions at the Capitol riot and does he still support Trump? Chansley’s attorney Al Watkins joins to give his perspective on the sentencing and if accountability for the crimes and behaviors witnessed on January 6 need to include the former Preside...

First Chris speaks with comedian Bill Maher on how political polarization in America has never been worse, and Trump’s hold over the Republican Party. Next, Maher warns of a “slow-moving coup” and that since Trump lost he’s been putting people in place who will find the votes needed to win if he loses again. The two then discuss wokeness and cancel culture taken to their extremes, with Maher sayin...

Kyle Rittenhouse faces 5 felony charges and if convicted on the most serious charge, could face a mandatory life sentence. Did he act reasonably in shooting and killing two unarmed men and badly injuring a third armed man saying he believed the defendant to be an active shooter? That, as the the prosecution rests in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial, with the judge continuing to deny the defense atto...

The Kyle Rittenhouse jury begin deliberations tomorrow after day of closing arguments. Does the prosecution’s ‘provocation’ headline in their closing arguments invalidate Rittenhouse’s self-defense claim? Veteran Jury consultant Richard Gabriel joins to give his perspective on the case. As the list of Trump associates subpoenaed by the January 6 Committee rises to 35, Steve Bannon turns himself in...

Trump ally Steve Bannon is indicted by a federal grand jury for contempt of Congress after defying his January 6 Select Committee subpoena. What does this mean for Bannon and the Trump inner circle? CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig and Trump’s former impeachment trial attorney Robert Ray join to give their perspectives on what could happen next. 500 Wisconsin National Guard Troops have been act...

The defense rests in the Kyle Rittenhouse double homicide trial, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The case, in which the then 17-year-old killed two unarmed men and shot a third armed man at a BLM protest, has become symbolic of the nation's polarization over gun rights, racism, and police brutality. Former NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks Joins to discuss the Rittenhouse case divide. A Democr...

The Kyle Rittenhouse trial takes a major turn, as the 18-year-old who killed two and injured a third with a semi-automatic rifle during a riot at a BLM protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, took the stand in his own defense. As Rittenhouse gave tearful testimony stating, “I defended myself”, the judge admonished the prosecution repeatedly over its cross examination, with the teenager's attorneys's asking...

As former President Trump loses his executive privilege case, allowing the January 6 Select Committee access to his records, the Committee issues 10 new subpoenas for Trump’s inner circle. Chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson, joins to give his insight into the importance of pursuing the investigation until answers are found in order to save American democracy. Next, the NFL issues fines to Aaron Rodger...

A criminal investigation is launched after 8 people die in Travis Scott concert crowd rush as CNN reports the Astroworld festival plans had no procedure in place for surging crowds. Chris speaks with two festival attendees about their first hand experiences on the scene. NFL Star Aaron Rodgers says “I'm in the crosshairs of the woke mob” as he faces fierce criticism for his handling of Covid-19 pr...

With the Democrats continuing to splinter on Biden’s economic agenda after their gubernatorial election defeat in Virginia, sources tell CNN that House Speaker Pelosi is pushing for a vote on the spending bill tonight and the infrastructure bill tomorrow. Representative Katie Porter joins to discuss the current state of play in getting this contentious legislation passed by her party. As the Janua...

"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s attorney suggests sabotage in the deadly movie set shooting, saying she loaded the deadly prop gun from a box marked ‘dummy rounds’ which she had previously checked, and that a live round had been placed there purposely by someone else. Lane Luper, a crew member who left the set the day before the incident over safety concerns, joins the show. With 28 million...

‘Progressive’ House Democrats change course signalling they are ready to pass the infrastructure bill without prior commitment on the spending bill from senators Manchin and Sinema, with Representative Pramila Jayapal telling CNN the party is ‘tired of waiting for one or two people, we trust the President will get 51 votes’. Why Virginias’s vote matters for the Biden agenda; Chris takes a closer l...

The FDA authorizes Pfizer's Covid -19 vaccine for children 5 to 11, basing their decision on data which shows protection against symptomatic infection was over 90% at only one-third of the dose and with no serious adverse events. Pediatrician Admiral Brett Giroir joins to discuss the importance of messaging in engaging with parents to encourage them to vaccinate their children. Biden works to ease...

With his meeting with Pope Francis just hours away, President Biden arrives in Rome for the G20 Summit after reaching a "framework" for his spending deal, but in the latest hurdle for his agenda, the infrastructure bill vote is delayed again amid infighting. Father Edward Beck joins to give his insight into what the two men may discuss, which could include the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in developin...

The Santa Fe District Attorney says criminal charges haven’t been ruled out in the deadly shooting on the ‘Rust’ movie set involving Alec Baldwin and Halyna Hutchins, with the prosecutor telling the New York Times the investigation is focusing on ballistics. That, as CNN learns there had been at least two reports of accidental gun discharges on set prior to this tragic incident, among many other r...

With the production of ‘Rust’ shut down indefinitely after Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, CNN learns the film’s assistant director, who handed Baldwin the ‘cold’ gun, has a history of safety and behavior complaints dating back to 2019. Weapons specialist for film and television, Bill Davis, joins to give his perspective on this tragic story and the impac...

First, Chris discusses the FBI's findings with the Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino. Then, Chris discusses the House vote on Steve Bannon's contempt charges with Alberto Gonzales. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Anthony Fauci on the White House's vaccine rollout plan for children.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choic...

First, Chris discusses the Jan 6 committee's vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of congress with Rep. Stephanie Murphy. Chris continues that conversation with Attorney For Dan Scavino, Stanley Brand. Chris wraps up the show with Rep. Mark Pocan on Biden's plans for his economic package. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices...

First, Chris goes one-on-one with Norm Eisen discussing Trump's efforts to block the Jan6 investigation. Then, Chris discusses the life and legacy of former Secretary of State Colin Powell with Dr. Jerome Adams. Chris wraps up the show with Wanda Cooper-Jones and Lee Merritt discussing the beginning of the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cn...

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Chris discusses breaking news of former President Clinton's hospitalization with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the latest in the January 6th Committee's investigation with Philip Bump, and goes one on one with William Shatner on his history-making mission to space. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris discusses the state of the economy under Biden with economist Paul Krugman. Then, Chris continues that conversation with Rep. Ro Khanna. Chris wraps up the show with Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino on William Shatner's history-making mission to space. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

First, Chris discusses new details released by the coroner in the Gabby Petito case with Joey Jackson and Dr. Michelle Dupre. Then, Chris discusses vaccine mandate bans instituted by Texas Governor Abbott with Mark Davis. Chris wraps up the show with Van Jones on Biden's approval numbers.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices...

First, Chris discusses Bill Maher's warnings to democrats of a "slow-moving coup" with Philip Bump. Chris continues that conversation with democracy expert Steven Levitsky. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Scott Gottlieb on what the end of the covid pandemic could look like. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...