Erin Burnett OutFront

Latest Episodes:

Protests are underway as curfews go into effect across the United States Jun 03, 2020

Show notes

After protests for George Floyd, New York City's curfew has been moved up tonight as law enforcement is "enhanced." Governor Cuomo said that New York City's response to looting is "inexcusable." The governor also criticizes the the New York City mayor over protest response saying, "The NYPD and the mayor did not do their jobs last night." Protests grow as New York near 8 p.m. curfew. Protests also grow in Los Angeles ahead of its mandatory curfew. Curfews issued for Los Angeles and other major cities across the United States to quell violent protests and looting.

The mother of George Floyd's daughter speaks out and said, "he was a good man."

A new protest near the White House, just a day after police deployed smoke canisters against protesters ahead of Trump's church photo-op. Thousands in Washington D.C. gather at church near the White House, in defiance of curfew. White House officials say that Trump came up with the idea of the church visit and Ivanka, Kicks and Kushner were involved in the initial planning.

Denver's police chief marches arm-in-arm with protesters amid heated clashes across the United States. Denver Police Department says it has terminated one of its officers for a social media post saying, "Let's start a riot."

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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

Trump Is Mobilizing United States Military To End "Riots And Lawlessness" Jun 02, 2020

Show notes

Tear gas has been fired at protesters near White House as Trump made a statement. Active duty United States military forces are nearby to bolster security for Trump. Trump says that if states refuse to take necessary action to quell violence, "I will deploy the United States military" to end "riots and lawlessness," after telling United States governors to "dominate" protesters. Trump would invoke 1807 law to mobilize the military in the United States. Illinois Governor Pritzker clashes with Trump on call, says he's "extremely concerned" by his "inflammatory" rhetoric. The governor says that Trump should be calling for calm. New York Governor Cuomo speaks on Trump mobilizing the United States military to end riots. Peaceful protesters near the White House were gassed, shot with rubber bullets, so Trump can have church photo-op.

A renowned medical examiner hired by the Floyd family says George Floyd's death was a homicide resulting from "restraint" and "neck compression." The medical examiner finds that George Floyd died of "asphyxia." George Floyd's family pleads for calm from protesters and rioters. The Floyd family also class for first-degree murder chargers against the police officer after their independent autopsy.

Legendary CNN anchor Bernard Shaw reflects on United States in crisis.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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

Officer Seen With Knee On George Floyd's Neck Charged With Murder May 30, 2020

Show notes

The officer in Floyd death charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Protests grow across the United States, after one officer was charged in Floyd's death. A Minneapolis county prosecutor who already charged one officer said, "I anticipate charges" for other officers. The criminal complaint said officers continued to restrain Floyd after he stopped moving, breathing and one found George Floyd had no pulse. The complaint also says that Floyd was non-responsive for almost three minutes before the officer's knee was removed from Floyd's neck.

Protesters throw water bottles at police and police use pepper spray as New York City protests turn violent.

The preliminary autopsy report for George Floyd said that there are no physical findings supporting diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia or strangulation.

Protesters are marching to the White House over George Floyd's death. The White House is now on lockdown due to the protests. Trump denies knowing the racist origin of the phrase "when the looting starts, the shooting starts." He said, "I don't know where it came from." Trump says that he has spoken to George Floyd's family.

A CNN reporter and crew were arrested by Minnesota police on love television. The Minnesota governor apologizes to the CNN team who were arrested on live television.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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

Trump Retweets A Post That Says Masks Are About Social Control May 29, 2020

Show notes

Trump retweets post politicizing masks and likened to "slavery" as the coronavirus death toll surpasses 101,000. His retweet post are questioning use of masks even as his own White House guidelines encourage face coverings in public. Trump is also the use of masks even as his own White House guidelines encourage face coverings in public.

New coronavirus cases are trending up in 16 states and majority of the new coronavirus cases. California records highest single-day increase in coronavirus crisis. Texas will allow outdoor sporting events to host the event host spectators, capacity to be limited to 25%.

Erin Burnett, the sign already missing blobs. I don't need my charged. I'll figure it out.

Health experts are warning that 6-feet of distance may not be enough. A model that is being cited by CDC projects hospitalizations rising in two weeks.

Protesters gather as a prosecutor who says she bringing charges in death of George Floyd or they really should've walked, then she uses "can't rush" dialogue.

National guard activated amid protests over death of Black man. Police officer that caused death of the unarmed Black man has had 18 complaints logged against him in the past.

Video shows NYPD officer breaking baton after hitting a protester.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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

The United States Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 100,000 May 28, 2020

Show notes

The United States coronavirus death toll is nearly triple the number of the U.K. coronavirus death toll, which has the second highest number of coronavirus deaths in the world. The United States coronavirus death toll is also more than the coronavirus death tolls of Italy, France and Spain combined. United States now accounts for one in four coronavirus deaths worldwide and is nearly enough to fill every seat in the largest college football stadium. The United States coronavirus death toll is 80 percent people 65 years old and older and is linked to long-term care facilities.

Trump has been silent so far about the United States topping 100,000 coronavirus deaths. Joe Biden calls milestone "heart-rending" in video response. Dr. Fauci is wearing a mask as symbol of what "you should be doing" while President Trump has said "I don't see it for myself."

Dr. Fauci also says new cases will surge with reopenings won't appear for weeks, as new cases are trending up in 14 states and are down in 19. One doctor in Alabama says that infections are returning "with a vengeance."

Swing state voters who have been hit with economic crisis are divided on President Trump.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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

United States Has More Deaths Than Any Other Country Due To Coronavirus May 27, 2020

Show notes

Trump touts a job "well done" as United States nears 100,000 deaths. 100,000 deaths makes United States the country with the most coronavirus deaths. Trump says if he hadn't done his "job well and early," the United States would have lost more lives opposed to the 10,000. A senior White House economy advisor says that the unemployment rate "should start to trend down" after June.

New coronavirus cases are trending up in 17 states, down in 20 and steady in 13, as former FDA chief says United States is seeing a rise in hospitalizations. The former FDA chief says that the United States is seeing an "unmistakable" uptick in hospitalizations and it's "probably a result of reopening." CDC is now saying that coronavirus antibody tests might be wrong half of the time.

Merck enters the race for a coronavirus vaccine and treatment, as ten companies worldwide are starting human trails for a coronavirus vaccine. The leader of the Oxford trial says the vaccine has a 50 percent chance of working. Previously, the Oxford leader had predicted an 80 percent chance of success by September. The vaccine has a 50 percent chance of working because the spread of virus is slowing in Britain.

The White House is looking at "bonus" pay to get people back to work.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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

New study finds drug touted & taken by Trump linked to risk of death May 23, 2020

Show notes

New coronavirus cases in the past week are up in least 17 states. States around the country lift restrictions heading into the holiday weekend. Trump declares house of worship “essential” amid pandemic. Fears grow over an uptick in cases as states are now lifting restrictions heading into the holiday weekend. The CDC estimates that 35% of coronavirus infections show no symptoms. Researchers are now saying that Remdesivir alone “is not likely to be sufficient”. The AP reports that thousands of patients are now recovering from the virus after being sent to NY nursing homes. A nursing home CEO states that Cuomo’s policy of sending virus patients to nursing homes “just took things to another level”. Under the Trump administration, the FDA has been pressed to fast-track potential treatments. A former FDA official say’s that the FDA authorizing emergency use of Hydroxychloroquine was an “impossible political situation”. Vice President Biden says he shouldn’t have been “so cavalier” after saying black voters “ain’t black” if they consider Trump on a radio show early Friday morning. Biden also expressed regret over his comment.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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

The United States Coronavirus Death Toll Has Surpassed 94,000 May 22, 2020

Show notes

A study suggests a 7-day average show 17 states with an increase in new reported cases compared to nine states on the rise the week before. Another study suggests that 36,000 lives could have been saved if the United States lockdown happened one week earlier. Trump responds to the study, calling the study a "political hit job."

Trump defied rules and CDC recommendations when he refused to wear a mask during Michigan visit. Trump says he doesn't want to wear a mask in front of cameras because he doesn't want to give the press "the pleasure" of seeing him in one.

Mayor of Montgomery, Alabama says "If you need an ICU bed, you are in trouble" amid the coronavirus outbreak in Alabama. The mayor says hospitals in Montgomery are overstretched. A new model predicts coronavirus case spikes in some states that reopened earlier, especially in the south. CDC director warns of coronavirus second wave later this year.

Miami and Houston school districts weight plans for Fall reopening as model warns of coronavirus case spikes in cities. Another model warns that cities with some of the country's biggest school districts are in danger of case spikes.

Nearly 40 million people have filed for unemployment since mid-March.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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

World Health Organization reports largest single-day rise in reported coronavirus cases May 21, 2020

Show notes

World Health Organization reports that there were more cases reported in last 24 hours than any time since the coronavirus outbreak begins. All 50 states partially reopen as CDC releases detailed guidance on reporting that had been shelved by the White House. United States death toll tops 93,000.

Sources say the fate of CDC chief are in question as tensions with White House rise. Trump claims CDC chief is doing a "very good job," but sources say Redfield's fate is in question. The CDC official says the agency is "muzzled" as tensions with White House rise. A health experts says "faith in medicine and science is based on trust" and it's being "undermined" in a rush for progress. The expert also says that companies, governments and researchers are reporting potential "breakthroughs that cannot be verified."

Trump touts hydroxychloroquine as World Health Organization warns about the side effects of the unproven drug. The World Health Organization also warns that the drug has not been found to be effective to prevent the virus. Trump says he'll stop taking hydroxychloroquine in two days.

Pence and Florida governor visit busy restaurant without masks. Trump is scheduled to visit Ford facility in Michigan that requires masks tomorrow, but won't commit to wearing one.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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

Trump Defends His Use of Hydroxychloroquine Against Coronavirus May 20, 2020

Show notes

After defending his use of unproven hydroxychloroquine drug, Trump calls study's warning of it's risks "phony" and an "enemy statement." While taking the drug, Trump is also refusing to wear a mask.

Although cases of coronavirus are rising in 17 states, all states will be partially opened this week. The governor of Texas is attributing the rise in coronavirus cases to the increase in coronavirus testing. The Washington Post is reporting that at least 12 states where testing is more than the number of patients lining up to take the coronavirus test.

A new model is suggesting that cough droplets can travel 18 feet.

New York City schools are going to host 178,000 students online for this year's summer school. The fall semester is still up in the air for more than 1.1 million students, because of fear of second wave. Other schools and universities across the country are wrestling with how and when to reopen due to coronavirus concerns.

Mnuchin says that no worker should lose their life to increase the GDP. He also warns that "there is risk of permanent damage" to the economy is states wait too long to reopen. Federal chair says "this is the biggest shock we've seen in living memory."

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected