Anderson Cooper 360

Latest Episodes:

Trump Claims “We’ve Won” War With Iran, Offers No Evidence Mar 12, 2026

Show notes

Tonight, our global war coverage begins with a declaration of victory from President Trump, saying “Let me say we’ve won. You know, you never like to say too early you won. We won. We won, in the first hour it was over, but we won.” Plus, Anderson talks with the NYPD chief who leapt over a barrier to chase down one of two allegedly ISIS-inspired, suspected would-be bombers near the NYC mayor's home.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources: Iran Laying Mines In The Strait Of Hormuz In Major Escalation Mar 11, 2026

Show notes

The Pentagon announced this would be the most intense day of strikes Iran, despite the President's announcement last night that the war could "end soon.” Iran has reportedly begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to two people familiar with US intelligence reporting on the matter. CENTOM released new video of what it says are strikes on multiple Iranian naval vessels, including 16 mine-layers near the critical waterway. Back in Washington, Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee emerged from a classified briefing today sounding alarm bells about the administration's potential plan for putting U.S. troops on the ground.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Gives Conflicting Answers On How Long War Will Last Mar 10, 2026

Show notes

President Trump held his first formal press conference ten days into this war, covering a lot of ground including suggesting the war, which he called an excursion, might be nearing its end. Meanwhile, Iranians filled a central square in Tehran today, a very public show of support for the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: “I Guess” Americans Should Be Concerned About Iranian Attacks Inside U.S. Mar 07, 2026

Show notes

American forces have now hit more than 3,000 targets across Iran, according to U.S. Central Command in an update seven days into the fighting. President Trump spoke by phone with CNN's Dana Bash today, telling her that he must be involved in picking a new leader for Iran, and saying "It’s gonna work very easily. It’s going to work like it did in Venezuela."

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hegseth: Firepower Over Iran About To "Surge Dramatically" Mar 06, 2026

Show notes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signaled that the war with Iran will soon escalate, saying quote "we have just begun." For its part, Israel said it is moving into the “next phase” of its joint offensive with the U.S., while Iran continues to strike at countries in the region. Plus, the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and everything that may have brought her down, including her own ads.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hegseth: War With Iran Has “Only Just Begun” Mar 05, 2026

Show notes

In a new wave of attacks, Israel says it’s hitting targets in Tehran as well as against what it claims is Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut. And, according to state-affiliated media, Iran launched a drone attack on an Amazon data center in Bahrain.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Consulate Grounds in Dubai Hit by Suspected Iranian Drone Mar 04, 2026

Show notes

Two big stories tonight: war and politics. A fourth consequential night in the war with Iran, and we have seen a new Iranian drone strike on another American diplomatic outpost, the second in the last two days. And here at home, polls have started closing in Texas where a U.S. Senate primary race, in that ordinarily deep-red state, is getting a lot of attention from Democrats looking to turn the Senate blue in November.

Air date: March 3, 2026

Guests: Rep. Adam Smith Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.)John King

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Global Report War With Iran Mar 03, 2026

Show notes

A senior U.S. official has told CNN's Jim Sciutto that American forces are preparing for a quote “major uptick” in attacks on Iran over the next 24 hours. Also, a strike on the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia by two suspected Iranian drones, the latest in a wave of reprisals across the region. Analysts and correspondents from around the Middle East join Anderson with the latest in CNN's Global Report War with Iran.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Clinton In Epstein Testimony: "I Saw Nothing, And I Did Nothing Wrong" Feb 28, 2026

Show notes

Today Bill Clinton told lawmakers, under oath, about what he saw, and did, during his time with Jeffrey Epstein. It is the first time ever, a former president has been compelled to testify under oath to Congress. In his historic deposition he denied having any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. Also, fact-checking the claim made by President Trump and by Republicans on the House Oversight committee that Trump has been exonerated. And President Trump tries to pull the plug on Anthropic, telling all federal agencies to stop using its artificial intelligence after Anthropic's CEO stands up to pressure from the Pentagon.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hillary Clinton: "I Don't Know How Many Times I Had To Say I Did Not Know Jeffrey Epstein" Feb 27, 2026

Show notes

Hillary Clinton wrapped up more than six hours of testimony for the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, in proceedings one Democratic member called a "clown show.” Mrs. Clinton said she's confident her husband had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes. Former president Bill Clinton testifies tomorrow. Plus, almost a month since she last saw her mom, we have new information on Savannah Guthrie's decision to return to the “Today" show.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected