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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns Aug 11, 2021

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he is resigning, effective in 14 days after a state investigation found he “sexually harassed multiple women and violated state law.” He’s denied the allegations. Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will replace Cuomo and will become the state’s first female governor. CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash joins AC360 to discuss Cuomo’s resignation. Plus, President Joe Biden celebrated the Senate’s passage of a historic, sweeping $1.2 trillion bipartisan deal. But hurdles remain in the House. But White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain tells Anderson Cooper “today’s win is a great win” and to do it on a bipartisan basis makes it a “more sustainable and stronger win.”

Airdate: August 10, 2021

Guests:

Dana Bash

Ron Klain

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Gov. DeSantis threatens salaries if schools mandate masks Aug 10, 2021

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Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state could move to withhold salaries of those who violate the ban on mask mandates in schools. Gov. DeSantis issued an executive order last month directing the state’s health and education departments to issue rules preventing the implementation of school mask mandates. Dr. Richard Besser is the former acting director of the CDC and a pediatrician. He tells Anderson Cooper the best place for children this fall is in school learning and the best way to keep that happening is to “ensure that teachers and staff are vaccinated, that parents are vaccinated and that everyone in schools is wearing masks.” Plus, sources tell CNN that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in a “fighting mood” as his closest aides and confidants spent the weekend trying to get him to resign. Christine Quinn is a former New York City Council Speaker and the president of the organization, Women in Need. She joins AC360 to discuss Cuomo’s future and says he “really has one gear, and that gear is fight.”

Airdate: August 9, 2021

Guests:

Dr. Richard Besser

Christine Quinn

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The Delta Surge: Masks, Science and Politics Aug 07, 2021

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The superintendent of Texas' largest school district plans to propose a mask mandate. If approved, the Houston Independent School District would likely be the first in the state to violate Gov. Greg Abbott’s mask mandate ban. Houston's mayor joins AC360 for reaction and shares what the city is doing to combat the Delta variant. Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono talks about Jeffrey Clark, the high-ranking member of the Justice Department under the former president, and his apparent willingness to undermine the 2020 election despite receiving a classified briefing that said his information was incorrect. Plus, CNN's Clarissa Ward has an exclusive report from the battle lines in Afghanistan with Taliban forces gaining ground.

Airdate: August 6, 2021

Guests:

Mayor Sylvester Turner

Sen. Mazie Hirono

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Biden signs bill awarding medals to Jan. 6 first responders Aug 06, 2021

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Senate Judiciary Committee member Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota joins Anderson to talk about honoring the Capitol Police officers with the Congressional Gold Medal for their actions on January 6th. Plus, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell continues to claim he has evidence that China hacked U.S. voting systems and switched votes for the former president to Biden votes. Lindell is not backing down even as he faces a lawsuit from voting machine-maker Dominion alleging he's defamed the company with his false accusations. And Lindell's company is counter-suing. CNN's Drew Griffin went to Minnesota to talk to Lindell about his claims that threaten democracy. And in Tennessee, Dr. Michelle Fiscus was fired last month from her position as Director of Immunization programs for the state. She says it was after she sent a memo to medical providers informing them about a decades-old Tennessee's law that essentially says teenagers can get the vaccine without their parents' permission, in some cases. Dr. Fiscus and her husband, Brad, who's a former teacher and a school board member, join Anderson.

Airdate: August 5 2021

Guests:

Sen. Amy Klobuchar

Dr. Michelle Fiscus

Brad Fiscus

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Bill Gates on Covid and the Delta Variant threat Aug 05, 2021

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Bill Gates joins Anderson to talk about the latest Covid headlines. His foundation has donated billions of dollars to the cause of global health and fighting infectious disease, including development of Moderna's mRNA vaccine technology. Plus, Democratic Congressman and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff talks with Anderson about former President Trump, the 2020 election, and battle over democracy at the DOJ during his presidency. And, Keeping Them Honest, Randi Kaye finds and confronts a Florida doctor who experts say is the ultimate super-spreader of Covid misinformation.

Airdate: August 4, 2021

Guests:

Bill Gates

Rep. Adam Schiff

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Report: NY Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women; he denies wrongdoing Aug 04, 2021

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New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women and created a "hostile" work environment for women, a report released by New York Attorney General Letitia James said. The findings of her civil review into the harassment allegations have created a political firestorm around the scandal-plagued governor. A panel of New York political insiders weigh in on the findings and defiance from Cuomo. Plus, a fourth police officer who was on duty at the January 6th Capitol riots has died by suicide. The DC Metropolitan police says Officer Kyle DeFreytag was found dead on July 10. Colorado Democratic Congressman Jason Crow, who witnessed the insurrection first-hand, has a message for the officers who served that day.

Airdate: August 3, 2021

Guests:

Maggie Haberman

Christine Quinn

Maya Wiley

Rep. Jason Crow

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Growing evidence the country is facing some hard weeks ahead Aug 03, 2021

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Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joins Anderson to talk about the latest with Covid, vaccines and the Delta variant surge. The White House is saying tonight it tried but could not find a legal justification for extending the federal eviction moratorium but said it isn't giving up. Several progressive members of Congress have been camped out on the steps of the Capitol since Friday, trying to bring attention to the problem. Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, the chair of the House Democratic Caucus, talks with Anderson about the millions who could lose their homes. Plus, CNN's Matt Rivers talks with the widow of Haiti's slain president and she shares what she experienced that horrible night.

Airdate: August 2, 2021

Guests:

Dr. Jerome Adams

Sen. Chris Murphy

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

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CDC document: Covid-19 Delta variant spreads as easily as chicken pox Jul 31, 2021

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An internal Center for Disease Control and Prevention document revealed the Covid-19 Delta variant appears to cause more severe illness and spread as easily as chicken pox. President Joe Biden said the U.S. will “in all probability” see more restrictions due to the rise in cases. Dr. Peter Hotez is the co-director for the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children’s Hospital. He tells Anderson Cooper he thinks it will “get worse for lots of unvaccinated individuals” as schools open, especially in the South. Plus, Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order to prevent mask mandates in schools. Dr. Aileen Marty is an infectious disease expert at Florida International University. She joins AC360 to discuss DeSantis’s decision and says the situation in Florida is “grave” and is getting worse day-by-day.

Airdate: July 30, 2021

Guests:

Dr. Peter Hotez

Dr. Aileen Marty

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Biden: "Every federal government employee will be asked to attest to their vaccination status" Jul 30, 2021

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President Joe Biden announced new measures to boost vaccinations including requiring that all federal workers “attest to their vaccination status.” He added “anyone who does not attest or is not vaccinated will be required to mask no matter where they work, test one or two times a week to see if they've acquired Covid, socially distance, and generally will not be allowed to travel for work.” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy tells Anderson Cooper he hopes that other institutions will “look at the steps the President took” and he hopes “this movement continues to grow.” Plus, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plan to meet with the President to discuss the path forward on voting rights legislation. Former U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke is currently participating in a four-day “Moral March for Democracy” to put pressure on the Biden administration to advance the bill. The Texas Democrat joins AC360 to discuss what passing federal voting rights legislation could mean for the country.

Airdate: July 29, 2021

Guests:

Dr. Vivek Murthy

Sharon Stone

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Biden: “The pandemic we have now is a pandemic of the unvaccinated” Jul 29, 2021

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After months of encouraging employees to get the Covid-19 vaccine, companies like Google, Facebook and Netflix are starting to take a harder line and roll out mandates. President Joe Biden said “we still have a lot of people not vaccinated” and “the pandemic we have now is a pandemic of the unvaccinated.” CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta tells Anderson Cooper the reason cases are going up is because unvaccinated people are spreading the virus to other unvaccinated people. Plus, Simone Biles dropped out of the women’s gymnastics individual all-around competition to focus on her well-being. Apolo Ohno won eight Olympic medals in short track speed skating. He joins AC360 to discuss the pressure that comes with being an Olympic athlete and says we should support athletes when they “need it most.”

Airdate: July 28, 2021

Guests:

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Apolo Ohno

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