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Democrats Play Blame Game After Election Night Nov 04, 2021

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Last night's elections and months of in-fighting over President Biden’s legislative agenda showed the divisions in the Democratic party. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joins Anderson Cooper to discuss what — and who — is to blame for the Democrats losing Virginia.

Plus, children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to get Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy tells Anderson that now “many parents can take a sigh of relief.”

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All Eyes On Virginia Nov 02, 2021

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Tomorrow's election for the governor of Virginia could be one of the most consequential since the last presidential election, especially because of the implications it could have for the midterms next year. What could tomorrow mean for future elections?

Plus, two key conservative justices on the U.S. Supreme Court signaled today that they would allow abortion providers to challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion in the state after six weeks of pregnancy. That would represent an important shift from a 5-to-4 ruling in September that allowed the law to go into effect. The justices must decide whether abortion providers in Texas and the Justice Department have the legal right to challenge the law which encourages citizens to sue anyone involved in an abortion.

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Virginia Gubernatorial Candidates In Close Race With National Implications Oct 30, 2021

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The Virginia governor's race has potentially national implications. It is a dead heat between Democrat Terry McCauliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin, the former governor versus the uneasy recipient of a Trump endorsement, with the former president a wildcard in the wings. CNN Senior Political Commentator David Axelrod and CNN Political Analyst and Axios Managing Editor Margaret Talev talk about the significance being attached to the race by Democrats for what it could foretell about next year's midterms. Plus, Pope Francis and President Biden, the world's two most powerful members of the Catholic faith, met today at the Vatican.

After, Biden said Francis had told him he was pleased he was a "good Catholic," and that he should continue receiving communion, despite opposition from some conservative American bishops over his support for abortion. CNN Political Commentator and Former Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Joe Kennedy talks about the President's visit with the Pope.

Airdate: October 29, 2021

Guests:David Axelrod, Margaret Talev and Joe Kennedy.

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House Democrats Again Delay Infrastructure Vote Oct 29, 2021

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Late today, House Democratic leaders pushed back a vote on the already Senate-approved infrastructure bill. Progressives are refusing to support it until Senate moderates sign off on the President's “Build Back Better” social and environmental legislation. White House Domestic Policy advisor and former UN Ambassador Susan Rice joins Anderson to talk about President Biden's agenda. Plus, Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Carl Cameron, the former chief political correspondent for Fox News, join Anderson to talk about Rupert Murdoch letting his media empire spread myths about the January 6 Capitol insurrection and election conspiracy theories.

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Santa Fe County Sheriff: “Live Round” Killed Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins Oct 28, 2021

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The Santa Fe County Sheriff said a “live round” killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust.” District attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said the investigation is ongoing, and prosecution will be initiated if facts and documents support charges. The DA and Sheriff Adan Mendoza both join AC360 to discuss the latest with the investigation. Plus, Democrats are expected to scrap paid family and medical leave from their economic and climate package. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. She tells Anderson Cooper “we haven’t drawn red lines but I just think that we need to be really thinking about what we are saying about the United States’ leadership with this bill.”

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Democrats Hope For Deal Soon As Sens. Manchin & Sinema Meet With Biden At White House Oct 27, 2021

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Democratic party leaders have been working to reach an agreement and finalize a deal on President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. The White House got on board with a proposal from Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others to prevent large, profitable corporations from paying nothing in federal taxes. Sen. Warren joins AC360 to discuss the latest on negotiations and says she’s feeling “optimistic.” Plus, FDA advisers voted to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Dr. Peter Hotez is the co-director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children’s Hospital. He tells Anderson Cooper “we learned this summer that Covid-19’s a very bad actor” in children of that age group and that’s why we need the vaccine.

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“Rust” Assistant Director Was Fired From Previous Movie After Gun Incident Oct 26, 2021

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Dave Halls, the assistant director on the movie “Rust” who handed a prop gun to Alec Baldwin before the fatal shooting last week, had been fired from a previous movie after a crew member was injured when a gun “unexpectedly discharged.” Court documents show the shot that killed Halyna Hutchins was fired as Baldwin was practicing drawing his gun. CNN National Correspondent Gary Tuchman has Larry Zanoff, a motion picture armorer and weapons safety specialist, walk us through the safety precautions that should be in place whenever there’s a weapon on a movie set. Plus, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to the massive Facebook document dump saying “we are seeing a coordinated effort to selectively use leaked documents to paint a false picture of our company.” Scott Galloway is a marketing professor at the NYU Stern School of Business. He tells Anderson Cooper what impact Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s testimony could have on Facebook’s future.

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Alec Baldwin Says He’s “fully cooperating with the police” After Fatal Shooting On “Rust” Set Oct 23, 2021

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Alec Baldwin was on the set of his new movie “Rust” when he discharged a prop firearm that killed Halyna Hutchins, the film’s director of photography. Director Joel Souza was also injured in the incident and transported to a local hospital. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation “remains open and active” and Baldwin said he’s “fully cooperating with the police investigation.” No charges have been filed. Hollywood weapons expert Larry Zanoff walks Anderson Cooper through how prop guns are usually handled on film sets and the safety guidelines that go along with them. Plus, experts say the notebook found near Brian Laundrie’s remains in a Florida nature reserve park could shed some light on the details surrounding his disappearance and the violent death of his fiancé, Gabby Petito. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 to give an update on the investigation.

Airdate: October 22, 2021

Guests:

Larry Zanoff & Randi Kaye.

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CNN Town Hall With President Biden Oct 22, 2021

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Anderson Cooper moderates a Presidential CNN Town Hall live form Baltimore, as Joe Biden reaches a pivotal moment in his presidency, trying to pass legislation that could bring about the biggest change to America's social safety net in decades. The President takes questions about his how close the Democrats are to agreeing the details of his “Build Back Better Plan” with voters airing their concerns about support for elder care, childcare and what Medicare will be expanded to cover in the final deal. Later, the President discusses the future of the filibuster, and his view on the DOJ prosecuting those who have defied the January 6 Select Committee subpoenas.

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FBI: Human Remains Found In The Search For Brian Laundrie Oct 21, 2021

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The FBI announced “what appears to be human remains” were found in the search for Gabby Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie. A notebook and backpack that appear to belong to Laundrie were also found in an area “that up until recently have been under water.” Lawrence Kobilinsky is a forensic scientist and a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He tells Anderson Cooper what the next steps in identifying the remains will be and says if a body was submerged in water “decomposition would have been slowed down, as compared to a body above ground.” Plus, Republican Rep. Liz Cheney blasted former President Trump’s ally Steve Bannon for refusing to cooperate with the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. She said his claim of executive privilege is not only invalid but suggests the former President was “personally involved” in the planning and execution of the events that day. Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff is a member of the House select committee. He joins AC360 to discuss Bannon’s refusal to cooperate.

Airdate: October 20, 2021

Guests:

Lawrence Kobilinsky & Rep. Adam Schiff

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