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War there & hate here, Bankman-Fried verdict, NYC Mayor investigated Nov 03, 2023

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Jews and Muslims in the US say they’re experiencing rising bigotry and hatred as a result of the Israel-Hamas war; facing threats in synagogues and mosques, on the streets, on college campuses, and even in their own homes. Maya Berry is the Executive Director of the Arab American Institute. She speaks with Laura Coates about the FBI hate crime data that backs up an alarming increase in reported incidents. Plus, disgraced crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of fraud, and potentially faces a 110-year sentence. And, the FBI investigates whether NYC Mayor Adams received illegal donations from foreign nationals. Also, The Beatles drop their “final” song with a little help from A.I.

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Don Jr. takes stand, fear on campus, Maine shooter texts Nov 02, 2023

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Donald Trump Jr. takes the stand in The Trump Organization’s civil fraud trial in New York. Our panel discusses his defense strategy, and where he is directing the blame for any alleged fraud. Plus, Cornell University cancels Friday classes after a student is arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot Jewish students. Sofia Robinson of the Cornell Daily Sun, and Rabbi Ari Weiss join to talk about what can be done to counteract the spreading of fear and antisemitism on campuses. And, the text messages that revealed concerns over the Maine mass shooter’s behavior prior to his deadly rampage.

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Deadly airstrike, fear at home, Matthew Perry’s ex-fiancée speaks out Nov 01, 2023

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Israel strikes Gaza’s largest refugee camp. An IDF spokesperson defends the attack, saying a Hamas commander was the target of the strike and was hiding amongst civilians. Plus, the DOJ reports that the suspect in threats against Cornell University’s Jewish community is a junior at the School. And, Matthew Perry’s former fiancée pays tribute to the ‘complicated’ actor. Also tonight, as US officials warn of increased domestic threats to Jewish, Muslim and Arab Americans, our panel discusses how to have tough conversations about the Israel-Hamas war.

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Netanyahu: “Time for war", Jewish students targeted, disqualification trial Oct 31, 2023

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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects calls for a ceasefire, saying it is “Time for war” as the Israel Defense Forces ground assault on Gaza intensifies. Plus, Cornell police provide additional security for Jewish students following targeted anti-Semitic threats. And, the Trump 2024 disqualification trial kicks off in Colorado. Also, ‘Friends’ Executive Producer Kevin Bright joins to pay tribute to Matthew Perry.

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Maine mass shooting suspect found dead Oct 28, 2023

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In a stunning end to the manhunt in Maine, the suspect in the mass shootings that killed 18-people in Lewiston on Wednesday has now been found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Was he was found in an area law enforcement already searched? Had he been on the run? Did he have any help evading police for so long? Our panel discusses the many questions that still remain unanswered.

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Maine manhunt intensifies, US strikes Syria, remembering Lewiston victims Oct 27, 2023

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Entire towns remain on lockdown in Maine amid an urgent manhunt for mass shooting suspect Robert Card, after 18-people were killed in a violent rampage in Lewiston on Wednesday. Plus, the US strikes two facilities linked to Iranian-backed militias in Syria following a series of attacks on US forces in the Middle East. And, remembering the victims of the Lewiston mass shootings: Laura Coates speaks with two women who tragically lost a family member this week.

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Manhunt after multiple shootings in Maine Oct 26, 2023

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BREAKING NEWS: a manhunt is underway after 18 people are killed, and many more are injured, in multiple shootings in Lewiston, Maine. Police are warning residents to stay at home with the doors locked. Law enforcement officials have identified 40-year-old Robert Card as a “person of interest” in the shooting. Laura Coates speaks with members of a community gripped in fear as the search for the shooter progresses. Plus, officials share what we know about Card’s firearms and military background, and also his own recent reporting of mental health issues, including “hearing voices”.

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New Speaker nominee, Mark Meadows’ immunity, Trump campaign lawyer flips Oct 25, 2023

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The House GOP pick yet another Speaker nominee just hours after Rep. Tom Emmer drops his bid. Plus, ABC News reports that Trump's former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows received immunity to testify to the Special Counsel in Trump’s federal election interference case. And, former Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis reaches a plea deal in the Georgia election subversion case, delivering a tearful court speech. Also, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswald joins to discuss the effort to block Trump from the 2024 ballot in a 14th Amendment lawsuit brought by several states, and the Israeli Navy clashes with Hamas divers attempting to infiltrate Israel by sea.

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Hamas releases Israeli hostages, Speaker chaos, flight scare Oct 24, 2023

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Two Israeli women are released by Hamas. CNN's Alex Marquardt reports on what we know about them, and what went into securing their freedom. Daniel O’Shea is a former hostage negotiator and Navy Seal Commander. He tells Laura Coates what goes on behind the scenes in choosing particular hostages for release, and what he thinks Hamas is trying to accomplish in this case. Plus, can the GOP elect a House Speaker before the deadline to fund Government on November 17? And, an off duty pilot allegedly tries to shut down the engines of a plane. Laura speaks with two passengers from the ordeal.

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Hamas hostages freed, Trump co-defendant guilty plea, more GOP dysfunction Oct 21, 2023

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Two American hostages, a mother and daughter, are released by Hamas. A source tells CNN it was on “humanitarian grounds”. But what exactly does that mean, and can their experience be a road map to rescue those still held captive? Plus, former Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro admits he conspired with Trump, Giuliani and Trump attorney John Eastman to put forward fake electors in Georgia. And, Congress remains paralyzed as the GOP fail to agree on a House Speaker - what will America do at what President Biden calls an ‘inflection point’? Also, Trump is fined $5,000 for violating a gag order in his New York fraud trial.

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