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President Biden tours storm-ravaged NJ, NYC Sep 08, 2021

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President Biden is pledging “bold action now” on climate change after seeing the storm damage in New Jersey and New York City. The President again pitched
his sweeping infrastructure plan, which he argues would better protect the nation from future extreme weather events and cut emissions.

New York Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shares her thoughts on the President's visit, the fight over infrastructure and the Democrats' budget resolution.

Plus, conservative radio talk show host Erick Erickson tells Anderson about why he cares about those “spreading lies and misinformation and disinformation”about Covid.

Airdate: September 7, 2021

Guests:

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Erick Erickson

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Death Toll Rises in the Northeast After Ida Sep 07, 2021

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At least 52 people are now confirmed dead in six Northeast states after remnants of Hurricane Ida tore through the region last week causing tornadoes and massive flooding.

On Tuesday, President Biden will survey the damage in New York and New Jersey. Perspective on the destruction, as well as the President visit, from Eric Adams. He’s the Brooklyn Borough President and the Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City. Plus, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona joins Anderson to talk about battle over mask mandates and other issues facing students as they start a new school year during a Covid surge. Anderson also talks with the captain of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, Becky Sauerbrunn, about their battle for equal pay.

Airdate: September 6, 2021

Guests:

Eric Adams

Miguel Cardona

Becky Sauerbrunn

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Fauci: Three doses of Covid-19 vaccine are likely needed for full protection Sep 04, 2021

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An official rollout of Covid-19 vaccine booster doses could begin within weeks, pending FDA authorization. The Biden administration has had internal conversations about scaling back the ambitious booster plan laid out by federal health officials. The Pfizer/BioNTech booster plan remains on track but one source tells CNN it may take a few weeks longer to move forward with a third dose for Modern’s vaccine. Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci said it’s likely three doses are needed for full protection. Dr. Jeremy Faust is an emergency medicine physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Leana Wen is the former Baltimore health commissioner and is also an emergency room physician. They both join AC360 to discuss whether or not they think people should be getting a third dose.

Airdate: September 3, 2021

Guests:

Dr. Jeremy Faust

Dr. Leana Wen

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Death toll rises to 46 after historic flooding pounds Northeast Sep 03, 2021

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Remnants of Hurricane Ida unleashed dangerous flash floods and tornadoes across the Northeast, killing at least 46 people. Camilla Akbari was traveling on a New Jersey transit train trying to get home when the water started coming onto the train. She walks AC360 through the 12-hour journey that usually takes just one hour. Plus, New York’s Gov. Kathy Hochul tells Anderson Cooper search and rescues are still underway in New York City.

Airdate: September 2, 2021

Guests:

Camilla Akbari

Gov. Kathy Hochul

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White supremacist praise of the Taliban takeover concerns U.S. officials Sep 02, 2021

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White supremacist and anti-government extremists expressed admiration when the U.S.-backed government in Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, which has worried U.S. officials who have been grappling with the threat of domestic violent extremism. Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper we’ve seen over time that the domestic extremist community “cherry pick facts,” “take them out of context” and “weave them into their grievances and conspiracy theories to make a point.” Plus, Roe v. Wade is in jeopardy as the Supreme Court and a federal appeals court failed to rule on a controversial Texas law that bans abortions at six weeks. Cecile Richards is the former president of Planned Parenthood. She joins AC360 to discuss the Texas law and says “it’s a tragic day for women not only in Texas but across the country.”

Airdate: September 1, 2021

Guests:

Andrew McCabe

Cecile Richards

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Biden praises military evacuation of Kabul, calling it an "extraordinary success" Sep 01, 2021

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President Biden defended his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan saying he refused to start another “decade of war.” Biden said that the U.S. government believes there are about 100 to 200 Americans remaining in Afghanistan and Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the U.S. remains committed to help Afghan partners who have fought alongside the U.S. She specifically thanked an Afghan interpreter, Mohammed, who was part of the 2008 rescue mission for then Sens. Joe Biden, Chuck Hagel and John Kerry. According to the Wall Street Journal, Mohammed currently has a Special Immigrant Visa stuck in processing. He tells Anderson Cooper he “trusts” Biden to get him out. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Gary Tuchman brings AC360 to Grand Isle, Louisiana, after Hurricane Ida devasted the town. Gary and his team are the first television crew to reach barrier island.

Airdate: August 31, 2021

Guests:

Mohammed

Gary Tuchman

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U.S. announces completion of Afghanistan withdrawal Aug 31, 2021

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The Pentagon announced the last U.S. military plane left Afghanistan, marking the end of the United States’ longest war. The evacuation met President Biden’s withdrawal deadline but has been marked by chaotic and bloody events, including the killing of 13 U.S. servicemembers in last week’s Kabul airport attack. Alena Knauss lost her husband that day, Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss. She joins AC360 to remember Ryan and says she wants people to know “if he would have known the outcome he would have still done it” because “he was doing what he wanted to be doing.” Plus, Louisiana state officials are conducting search and rescue efforts as more than 1 million people are still without power after Hurricane Ida made landfall as a powerful category 4 storm. Mike Foster is president of Tidewater Disaster Response and has been aiding with the rescue. He tells Anderson Cooper the biggest challenge is gaining access to the neighborhoods because of all the flooding.

Airdate: August 30, 2021

Guests:

Alena Knauss

Mike Foster

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Biden is warned “another terror attack in Kabul is likely” Aug 28, 2021

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President Biden and Vice President Harris were warned by their national security team that “another terror attack in Kabul is likely” as the mission enters its “most dangerous period to date.” The names of the 13 U.S. servicemen who were killed in the suicide bombing outside the airport are starting to come out. The family of U.S. Marine Rylee McCollum confirmed to CNN that he died in the attack and said he was “an amazing man with a passion for the Marines.” Rep. Adam Kinzinger is a veteran of the war in Afghanistan and is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard. He tells Anderson Cooper “while it’s extremely tragic that these 13 people were killed” they were killed “saving lives.” Plus, CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward was able to evacuate Kabul last week. Before leaving she sat down for an exclusive interview with a commander of ISIS-K, the terror group that claimed responsibility for the Kabul airport attack.

Airdate: August 27, 2021

Guests:

Rep. Adam Kinzinger

Clarissa Ward

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At least 13 U.S. service members killed in Kabul airport attack Aug 27, 2021

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President Biden vowed to “hunt” down the terrorists who attacked Kabul’s airport that killed at least 13 U.S. service members and more than 60 Afghans. The President said the U.S. will “respond with force and precision” to the deadly attack. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling tells Anderson Cooper it will be difficult to hunt down the terrorists responsible since there are less troops on the ground which means less intelligence. Plus, Matthieu Aikins is a journalist for The New York Times and lives in Kabul. He was at the scene of the attack less than an hour after it happened and joins AC360 to describe the chaotic scene.

Airdate: August 26, 2021

Guests:

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling

Matthieu Aikins

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U.S. embassy warns Americans at certain Kabul airport gates to "leave immediately" Aug 26, 2021

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The U.S. Embassy in Kabul advised U.S. citizens at a number of gates at the airport to “leave immediately,” noting “security threats outside the gates.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there are approximately 1,500 people who may be Americans stuck in Afghanistan. Anderson Cooper spoke to Najibullah, a permanent resident of the U.S who traveled to Afghanistan for his father’s funeral but is now trying to evacuate. He describes the chaos at the airport. Plus, Johnson & Johnson says their booster shot for their one-shot vaccine generated a big spike in antibodies. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins AC360 to discuss J&J’s booster shot data.

Airdate: August 25, 2021

Guests:

Najibullah

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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