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Jury Deliberations Begin In Arbery Murder Trial Nov 24, 2021

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As jury deliberations head into a second day in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial, Chris speaks with the attorney for defendant William Bryan who faces 9 separate charges including aggravated assault, false imprisonment and murder. After, CNN Legal Analyst Joey Jackson joins to discuss the key points of the case.

Next, Jane ‘Nightbirde’ Marczewski, former contestant on America’s got talent, shares an update on her cancer battle and gives a special message ahead of Thanksgiving.

Finally, in a move which echoes Hollywood blockbuster ‘Armageddon’, NASA launches its first test mission to crash into a near-Earth asteroid to change its motion in space. The asteroid will be nearly 7 million miles away from earth when the ‘Dart’ spacecraft hits it at 15,000 mph in September 2022. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins to give his insight into the science behind the mission.

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Mark Richards: Kyle Rittenhouse Wasn't A Militia Member Nov 23, 2021

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Chris speaks with Kyle Rittenhouse’s defense attorney Mark Richards about his client’s post acquittal interview, the behavior of his previous legal team, plus the role he thinks politics played in the investigation of the case and subsequent first-degree murder charges.

Suspect Darrell Brooks has been charged with five counts of intentional homicide after allegedly driving an SUV into Christmas parade in Waukesha, leaving 5 dead and 48 injured. Brooks had been released less than two weeks ago in a domestic abuse case on a $1,000 bail that prosecutors now say was inappropriately low. CNN Political Commentator Van Jones joins to give his perspective.

Governor Gavin Newsom promises "exponential" spending to fight an increase in organized retail theft with mobs swarming into high-end stores and pharmacies in coordinated robberies. San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin joins to discuss the crime wave and the task force he’s setting up to tackle it.

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Kyle Rittenhouse Acquitted On All Charges Nov 20, 2021

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A jury finds Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges, the most serious of which was first-degree intentional homicide, after more than 25 hours of deliberations over four days. In a case that has fueled debate over vigilantism, self-defense and gun rights, Rittenhouse has also been meme-ified by both sides of the political spectrum. What happens now? Mark Richards, attorney for Rittenhouse joins to give his perspective. Later, Professor Cornell William Brooks, former President & CEO of NAACP joins to discuss the Culture Wars & what the Rittenhouse case signifies.

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“QAnon Shaman” Gets Three Years For Capitol Attack Nov 19, 2021

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The first big sentence from the January 6 insurrection is handed down, with ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley going to jail for 3 years. Does he regret his actions at the Capitol riot and does he still support Trump? Chansley’s attorney Al Watkins joins to give his perspective on the sentencing and if accountability for the crimes and behaviors witnessed on January 6 need to include the former President or not.

Chris brings you the latest on the Arbery murder trial, where under cross-examination, defendant Travis McMichael admitted Arbery did not speak, was not armed and did not threaten him before he pointed his shotgun at him. CNN Legal Analyst Joey Jackson joins to discuss the how this defendant’s account of events has changed leading up to his testimony.

As China prepares for the Winter Olympics in Beijing, 35-year-old tennis star Peng Shuai goes missing following accusing a former communist party leader of sexual assault after the two had an affair. The Chinese state media has released an email from Shuai claiming she is fine but the Head of the Women’s Tennis Association says the email only “raises my concerns as to her safety and whereabouts”.

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Special Edition: One-On-One With Bill Maher Nov 18, 2021

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First Chris speaks with comedian Bill Maher on how political polarization in America has never been worse, and Trump’s hold over the Republican Party. Next, Maher warns of a “slow-moving coup” and that since Trump lost he’s been putting people in place who will find the votes needed to win if he loses again.

The two then discuss wokeness and cancel culture taken to their extremes, with Maher saying “The reason why the Democrats have become so toxic is because they’ve become the party of no common sense”. Later, on critical race theory, Maher says he is not against teaching an honest history of racism and also defends Dave Chappelle over his recent Netflix controversy, which resulted in accusations of transphobia against Chapelle.

Finally, there’s a discussion on how the “Democrats will get thumped in the mid-terms” and Trump's 2024 plans.

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Kyle Rittenhouse Jury To Deliberate For Second Day Nov 17, 2021

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Kyle Rittenhouse faces 5 felony charges and if convicted on the most serious charge, could face a mandatory life sentence. Did he act reasonably in shooting and killing two unarmed men and badly injuring a third armed man saying he believed the defendant to be an active shooter? That, as the the prosecution rests in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial, with the judge continuing to deny the defense attorney's efforts to track visitors and remove black pastors from court.

Beto O'Rourke joins to discuss his bid to take on GOP incumbent Greg Abbott in the 2022 Texas Governor's Race. O’Rourke has criticized Abbot’s “ultra conservative policies” and “anti-immigrant rhetoric”. With Abbot sliding in approval ratings, what could this mean for the former Presidential candidate’s chances?

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Kyle Rittenhouse Jury Begin Deliberations Nov 16, 2021

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The Kyle Rittenhouse jury begin deliberations tomorrow after day of closing arguments. Does the prosecution’s ‘provocation’ headline in their closing arguments invalidate Rittenhouse’s self-defense claim? Veteran Jury consultant Richard Gabriel joins to give his perspective on the case.

As the list of Trump associates subpoenaed by the January 6 Committee rises to 35, Steve Bannon turns himself in and is subsequently released from custody on his contempt of Congress charges, warning this will be "the misdemeanor from hell" for A.G. Garland, Pelosi & Biden.

ABC News Chief Washing Correspondent Jonathan Karl joins to talk about his book ‘Betrayal’, in which he reveals the plan that Trump’s Chief of Staff Mark Meadows sent to Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election, and the key pieces of evidence Trump is trying to suppress through legal delays, which prove the near-miss of his Administration’s attempted coup.

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Trump Ally Steve Bannon Indicted For Contempt Of Congress Nov 13, 2021

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Trump ally Steve Bannon is indicted by a federal grand jury for contempt of Congress after defying his January 6 Select Committee subpoena. What does this mean for Bannon and the Trump inner circle? CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig and Trump’s former impeachment trial attorney Robert Ray join to give their perspectives on what could happen next.

500 Wisconsin National Guard Troops have been activated to support police in anticipation of the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, as the judge rules the jury can consider the prosecution’s arguments that Rittenhouse provoked his attack, and also considers lesser charges ahead of the closing arguments expected on Monday.

That, as the defense attorney in the Arbery murder trial offers "apologies" for his comments about black pastors, plus, Britney Spears' attorney vows an investigation into the star's father for his alleged abuse and misconduct.

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Defense Rests In Kyle Rittenhouse Double Homicide Trial Nov 12, 2021

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The defense rests in the Kyle Rittenhouse double homicide trial, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The case, in which the then 17-year-old killed two unarmed men and shot a third armed man at a BLM protest, has become symbolic of the nation's polarization over gun rights, racism, and police brutality. Former NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks Joins to discuss the Rittenhouse case divide.

A Democrat appointed appellate panel pauses the release of Trump White House records ahead of the Friday deadline. As the panel also ordered extremely rapid briefing to avoid further delay, is this short administrative stay the win the former president and his supporters think it is? CNN Legal Analyst Norm Eisen joins to give his perspective on this latest turn in the Trump legal saga.

Inflation is the issue that matters most to voters; 83% of Americans say every day items are costing more, with 42% saying those increases have caused hardship for their families. In contrast, just 27% are concerned about infrastructure. CNN Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten joins to talk about the story behind the numbers.

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Kyle Rittenhouse Claims Self-Defense in Kenosha Killings Nov 11, 2021

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The Kyle Rittenhouse trial takes a major turn, as the 18-year-old who killed two and injured a third with a semi-automatic rifle during a riot at a BLM protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, took the stand in his own defense. As Rittenhouse gave tearful testimony stating, “I defended myself”, the judge admonished the prosecution repeatedly over its cross examination, with the teenager's attorneys's asking for a mistrial.

A federal court delivers another ruling on Donald Trump's fight to keep documents secret from the January 6 Select Committee. The former President returned to the judge who denied his request for executive privilege yesterday, and was told he could appeal before the delivery deadline of November 12, but the court’s order would remain in place.

Prices surge more than they have in 30 years. Former Director of the National Economic Council, Larry Summers, who has warned the White House about inflation for months, joins to give his insight into this worrying trend.

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