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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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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Supreme Court Denies GOP Effort to Block Election Certification in PA 09.12.2020

First, Chris discusses Supreme Court 9-0 ruling against overturning election certification in Pennsylvania with David Gregory and Michael Smerconish. Then, Chris and Dr. Tom Frieden discuss Biden's plans for tackling Coronavirus in his first 100 days in office. Chris wraps up the show with former Florida GOP nominee, Ron Filipkowski who resigned in light of a law enforcement raid on a former state...

Trump Running Out of Options to Overturn Election 08.12.2020

Chris discusses Trump's post-election delusion and claims of working harder in the past three weeks than ever before with Dana Bash and Paul Begala. Then, Chris discusses the surge of Americans dealing with hunger and unemployment as Congress stalls on coronavirus relief with Representative Dean Phillips. Chris wraps up the show with Rebekah Jones, a Former Florida Department of Health Data Scient...

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Tops 100,000 03.12.2020

First, Chris goes one on one with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on a new daily record number of coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations in the U.S. Then, Chris and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales discuss Trump's reported dissatisfaction with Bill Barr for not going along with election conspiracy claims. Chris wraps up the show with Trump's niece, Mary Trump, on her uncle post-presidency.  To learn mor...

DOJ Investigating Potential Presidential Bribery Scheme 02.12.2020

First, Chris goes one on one with Dr. Richard Besser on the coronavirus vaccine rollout timeline. Then, Chris discusses a bipartisan coronavirus relief stimulus plan with Senator Joe Manchin. Chris wraps up the show with Preet Bharara on the Justice Department investigating a potential Presidential pardon bribery scheme.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy...

Biden Receives First Presidential Daily Briefing 01.12.2020

Chris discusses Biden's staff picks as well as his first Presidential daily briefing with Ana Navarro and David Gregory. Then, Chris and Dr. Sanjay Gupta discuss Moderna's coronavirus vaccine application for FDA authorization. Chris wraps up the show with Tom Friedman on new tensions in the Middle East that Biden will have to face.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn....

Thanksgiving eve marks deadliest day of pandemic since May 26.11.2020

Chris Cuomo compares the incoming and outgoing administration with Ron Brownstein and Anthony Scaramucci. Next, Andrew McCabe weighs in on Michael Flynn's presidential pardon. Then, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, discusses certifying the election results. Finally, a man warns against large gatherings this Thanksgiving after contracting COVID-19 at his father's 99th birthday party.  To...

Covid-19 daily death toll surpasses 2,000+ 25.11.2020

The US reached a somber milestone today, surpassing more than 2,000 deaths in a single day due to covid-19 since May. Chris chats with Van Jones and Charlie Dent to break down Biden's cabinet nominations and the public health challenges they will face. Dr. Celine Gounder, a member, Biden Transition Covid-19 Advisory Board, later joins Chris to discuss in further detail how the incoming administrat...

GSA tells Biden Team to officially begin transition 24.11.2020

Chris breaks down the news of day with Kaitlin Collins and Joe Lockhart after the GSA announced the Biden team can officially begin the formal transition process. Jim Schultz, a former Trump White House lawyer, joins Chris later on to discuss how the GSA's announcement will impact the White House's efforts to overturn the election results. Finally, Chris wraps up the show with a courageous 74-year...

Trump Falsely Claims He Won Election 21.11.2020

First, Chris discusses Trump's false claims with Dana Bash and Charlie Dent. Then, he takes a closer look at Presidential election turnout in Michigan with Harry Enten. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and veteran journalist Dan Rather.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Team's Attempts to Overturn Election Results Fail 20.11.2020

Chris discusses the implosion of the Trump Team's attempt to overturn Biden's victory with David Gregory and Anthony Scaramucci. Then, Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Chris to talk about a record amount of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. Chris wraps up the show with Tom Friedman.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Trump Admin Maintains Transition Blockade as Coronavirus Deaths Surge 19.11.2020

Chris discusses Trump's refusal to transition seamlessly as U.S. coronavirus deaths soar past a quarter-million with David Gregory and Michael Smerconish. Then, Chris goes one on one with Senator Bernie Sanders on how to move democracy forward. Chris wraps up the show with the President of North Texas food bank Trisha Cunningham on food insecurity rising as the coronavirus pandemic worsens. To lea...

Michigan County Certifies Election Results Despite GOP Efforts 18.11.2020

Chris discusses Wayne County, Michigan GOP officials voting to certify the election despite previously attempting to block it with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Anthony Scaramucci, and David Gregory. Then, Chris goes one on one with Sen. Sherrod Brown on clashes over mask-wearing in the Senate. Chris wraps up the show with Pennsylvania Attorney General, Josh Shapiro.  To learn more a...

Impact of Trump's Refusal to Concede on Covid-19 Vaccine 17.11.2020

First, Chris discusses the impact a delayed Presidential transition may have on distributing a coronavirus vaccine with David Axelrod and Kaitlan Collins. Then, Chris goes one on one with Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster on reporting that Trump sought options for attacking Iran days after losing the election. Chris wraps up the show with Sam Donaldson on the current political climate.  To learn more about h...

Trump Faces Series of Legal Setbacks 14.11.2020

First, Chris discusses setbacks in Trump's election lawsuits with Kaitlan Collins and Van Jones. Then, Chris goes one on one with Dr. Tom Frieden on a coronavirus vaccine that may be ready for emergency use by the end of the year. Chris wraps up the show with Andrew McCabe on Trump's delayed transition.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about...

Security Shakeup Continues as Top DHS Officials Forced Out 13.11.2020

First, Chris goes one on one with Representative Adam Schiff on DHS claims that the 2020 election was the "most secure in American history." Then, Chris discusses Trump's next steps with his niece, Mary Trump. Chris wraps up the show with a member of President-elect Biden's Covid-19 advisory board Dr. Robert Rodriguez who analyzes the latest CDC and IMHE coronavirus projection models.  To learn mo...

State Dept. Blocks Biden from World Leaders' Messages 12.11.2020

Chris discusses the opposition Biden is facing with Dana Bash and David Gregory. Then, how the State Department is actively preventing President-Elect Biden from seeing messages from foreign leaders with Former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the United States' highest reported day of coronavirus cases.  To learn more about how CNN protects...

David Axelrod on Trump's Refusal to Concede 11.11.2020

Chris discusses Trump's refusal to concede to Biden with David Axelrod and David Gregory. Then, Chris discusses national security threats that a delayed transition poses with special adviser to Presidents Clinton and Bush, Richard Clarke. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on new CDC guidelines.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more abo...

Tom Friedman on Trump Team's Refusal to Accept Biden Victory 10.11.2020

Chris goes one on one with New York Times Columnist Tom Friedman on Trump's claims of voter fraud and refusal to acknowledge a Joe Biden victory. Then, he speaks with Nevada Attorney General, Michigan Secretary of State, and Wisconsin State Elections Chair on the votes still being counted across America. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Sanjay Gupta discussing the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine and wi...

Thursday, November 5th: No New Episode 06.11.2020

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Wednesday, November 4th: No New Episode 05.11.2020

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Tuesday, November 3rd: No New Episode 04.11.2020

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Biden and Trump's Final Push to Win 270 Electoral Votes 03.11.2020

Chris discusses the final hours of the 2020 Election with Dana Bash and David Gregory. Then, discusses what record-breaking early voting numbers foretell with "The Wizard of Odds," Harry Enten. Chris wraps up the show with Election Law Attorney Bob Bauer on how the campaigns are preparing for potential lawsuits.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn mo...

Trump and Biden Battle for Midwest Battleground States 31.10.2020

Chris discusses Biden and Trump’s final efforts to win over voters in midwestern states with David Axelrod and David Gregory. Then, Chris goes one on one with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Minnesota’s decision not to take the mail-in ballot fight to the Supreme Court. Chris wraps up the show with “The Wizard of Odds,” Harry Enten weighing the odds of Democrats taking back the Senate....

U.S. Shatters Record for Daily COVID-19 Cases 30.10.2020

Chris discusses a new coronavirus daily case record and the impact that will have on the election with David Gregory and Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Then, Chris goes one on one with Senator Amy Klobuchar on Supreme Court ruling that mail-in ballots have to arrive by election day in Minnesota. Chris continues to discuss that with former Vice President Al Gore. Chris wraps up the show with Harry Enten on Bide...

"Anonymous" Former Trump White House Insider Revealed 29.10.2020

Chris goes one on one with Former Homeland Security Official and author of bombshell New York Times 2018 "anonymous" op-ed, Miles Taylor. Then, Chris unpacks that interview with David Gregory, Michael Steele, and Elizabeth Neumann. Chris wraps up the show with "The Wizard of Odds," Harry Enten, comparing and contrasting Biden and Trump's stances on the coronavirus pandemic.  To learn more about ho...

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