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CNN Tonight brings you in-depth coverage, one-on-one interviews, and analysis of the latest breaking news. Weekdays, 11 PM ET.

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Alex Jones to pay nearly $1 billion in damages to Sandy Hook parents Oct 13, 2022

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CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the jury’s decision to order conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay nearly $1 billion in damages to the Sandy Hook families, the new testimony and evidence expected to be heard at the final January 6 hearing tomorrow, and the questions looming over Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman's Health, following his near-fatal stroke in May.
Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen joins to speak out about how the then president “weaponized the U.S. Department of justice against his critics”, and how he fears for his safety if Trump becomes president again. Plus, two black comedians sue Clayton County Police over racial profiling, and an L.A. City Council member resigns after audio of her making racist remarks is leaked.

Hosted by Laura Coates.

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Anna Sorokin: "I definitely did" take advantage of people Oct 13, 2022

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Jake Tapper goes one-on-one with Anna Sorokin, the convicted con artist and fraudster, and the inspiration behind Netflix’s “Inventing Anna”. Now out of ICE detention but under house arrest, she tells Jake that she “definitely did” take advantage of people, why she thinks her punishment would be different he she was sentenced in her native Germany, and what’s next for her after her release. Former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews joins to discuss if she thinks Donald Trump poses a threat to democracy, speaks out about being smeared at the House Republican Conference, and tells Jake whether she thinks Trumps’ current team really believe the election was stolen.
Plus, the panel re-examine the attempted murder conviction of C.J. Rice, who was sentenced to up 60 years in prison despite thin evidence, and question if his own attorney undermined his legal defense.

Hosted by Jake Tapper.

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Exclusive interview with President Biden, plus, The Rock on “Black Adam” Oct 12, 2022

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As Vladimir Putin’s options narrow in Ukraine, Jake Tapper asks President Biden how close he thinks we are to the brink of a nuclear disaster, what other options are on the table, and Biden’s vow not to negotiate about Russia keeping any part of Ukraine, in an exclusive CNN Tonight interview. The two also discuss the backlash over Biden’s meeting with Saudi Arabia, recession fears, and federal prosecutors weighing charges on two fronts in their investigation into his son, Hunter.
Plus, Jake interviews Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson about his new film “Black Adam”, why he fought for the DC character to have his own movie, and how seriously he’s taking his fans’ hopes he’ll make a run for the White House.
Hosted by Jake Tapper.

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Biden “proud” of son’s fight against drug addiction Oct 12, 2022

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CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the backlash to Fox News mocking a recorded phone call President Biden made to his son Hunter about getting help for his drug addiction, Lizzo taking on her critics about playing James Madison’s 200 year-old flute, and how Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is leaving the door open to future a presidential run.
Former police officer Mike Fanone, who defended the Capitol during the insurrection, speaks out on the political hypocrisy on both sides of the aisle after January 6. Plus, an influential medical task force recommends screening children for anxiety, and iconic actress Angela Landsbury who had roles in "Gaslight" and "The Manchurian Candidate," dies at 96.

Hosted by Laura Coates and Alisyn Camerota.

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Principles or power? GOP supports Herschel Walker no matter what Oct 11, 2022

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The panel discusses the hypocrisy of key Republicans continuing to rally around GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker amid allegations that he paid for his then girlfriend’s abortion after the two conceived a child in 2009. And, as the GOP seizes on crime as a principal issue for the midterms, the panel also debates how the Democrats can convince voters they take the issue seriously.
Plus, Actress Jada Pinkett Smith joins to discuss her interview with Breona Taylor’s family, GOP leader Kevin McCarthy told police that Trump had no idea the Capitol was being attacked on January 6, a Democratic Louisiana Congressional candidate gives birth in a new campaign ad, and Kanye West’s Twitter account is locked for an anti-semitic tweet.
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CNN Tonight update for October 6, 2022 Oct 07, 2022

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There is no new episode of the CNN Tonight showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.

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Herschel Walker issues new denial over abortion report Oct 06, 2022

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Herschel Walker issues a new denial over the daily Beast’s report that he allegedly paid for his then girlfriend’s abortion after the two conceived a child in 2009, claiming in a Fox News interview that he doesn’t know the identity of the woman involved. The panel discusses the reaction to the GOP Senate candidate’s denial from some prominent conservative anti-abortion voices, the political impact of past ‘October surprises’, and also how rising gas prices could impact Democrats’ chances this November.
Josh Owens is former staffer for Alex Jones’ Infowars. He Joins CNN Tonight to discuss the powerful reach of disinformation put out by Jones and how the platform continues to be increasingly financially successful for the far-right conspiracy theorist. Plus, Biden & DeSantis put politics on hold to pledge relief for Florida following Hurricane Ian, Elon Musk revives his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, and North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles.
Hosted by Kasie Hunt.

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GOP leaders back Herschel Walker after abortion report Oct 05, 2022

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Georgia GOP Senate nominee Herschel Walker confronts a new scandal after the Daily Beast reports he paid for a woman’s abortion after the two conceived a child in 2009. That, as his son Christian Walker releases a video saying he is done with what he calls his father's lies. The panel discusses the report, which Walker calls a “flat out lie”, how the story could affect his political future even with the backing of GOP leaders, and also how the scandal, if true, reflects on the party of family values and its anti-abortion stance.
Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to ensure more than 100 documents marked as classified are part of the special master's review in the Mar-a-Lago case, in a move that could bolster the former President's attempt to challenge the search in court and have the documents returned to him. Plus, is a serial killer on the loose in Stockton, California? Police Chief Stanley McFadden joins to talk about the release of a new video showing a "Person of interest" in the investigation into six separate attacks that have been linked through ballistics.
Hosted by Kasie Hunt.

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Oath Keepers January 6 trial begins Oct 04, 2022

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The highest profile January 6 case begins as opening statements are presented in the Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial, with the DOJ revealing a recording in which founder Stewart Rhodes says his “only regret” after January 6 is that his group “Should have brought rifles”. Rhodes’s estranged wife, Tasha Adams, joins CNN Tonight to discuss what she thinks her ex-husband’s objective was on January 6, the abuse she faced from him over a ten-year period and how the Yale Law School graduate truly believes he can manipulate people through his voice and body language.
Former police officer and rescue diver Johnny Lauder swam a half-mile to rescue his 84-year-old mother in Naples, Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. He tells Kasie about how he evacuated his mother through fast moving floodwaters, and that although his family has lost everything, says he still has his hope. Plus, Trump attacks Mitch McConnell, saying he has a “Death wish”, and the panel discusses the Supreme Court’s new term beginning with a slate of historic cases.
Hosted by Kasie Hunt.

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Hurricane Ian regains strength, heads for South Carolina Sep 30, 2022

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One of the most catastrophic storms in Florida's history regains strength to become a category 1 hurricane and is projected to make landfall on Friday in South Carolina. Cajun Navy Incident Commander and veteran fire fighter Jay Carter joins to talk about the personal motivation behind his involvement in the search and rescue effort, as he and his team push on through the night in treacherous conditions to help as may people as possible.
Hundreds of thousands of Russians rush to the Country’s borders amid draft fears, ahead of Putin’s ceremony to formally annex four Ukrainian regions. CNN Political Analyst Josh Rogin joins to discuss the sham referendums supporting Putin’s land grab, and the mounting international suspicion that Russia has sabotaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines after European security officials observed Russian Navy support ships in the vicinity of leaks caused by underwater explosions.
Hosted by Laura Coates.

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