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Laura Coates Live

Laura Coates sparks unique conversations and covers the most interesting stories of the day through a news, legal and pop culture lens.

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U.S. Embassy Moves Diplomats Amid Fears Of Russian Invasion Feb 15, 2022

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The Pentagon warns Russia could invade Ukraine "With little to no warning", as the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv moves its remaining diplomats West amid fears of a Russian invasion. What would a war in Ukraine mean for America? CNN Senior International Correspondent Matthew Chance, joins to give his perspective.
In a major development in the trial of Sarah Palin versus the New York Times, the judge overseeing the defamation lawsuit says he will dismiss it, as her team did not prove a key element of its case. Plus, the prosecution rests in the civil rights trial of three ex-officers involved in the murder of George Floyd, Hip-Hop takes centre stage at the Super Bowl halftime show, and the Congressional inaction on gun violence four years after the Parkland massacre.
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Court Grants Permission To Tow Truckers From Bridge Blockade Feb 12, 2022

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As the Canadian truckers stand-off inspires protests across the globe, a judge grants an injunction giving police more power to end the blockade. It includes permission to tow vehicles away from the supply chain critical Ambassador Bridge, which connects Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit, Michigan.
California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing sues Tesla, citing rampant racism against black workers. Former Tesla contractor Owen Diaz, who was awarded $137 million in damages in racial discrimination lawsuit against Tesla, joins to give his reaction to the case. Plus, an Olympic gold medal is in question after a Russian figure skater tests positive for a banned drug prior to competing and three ex-officers accused of aiding and abetting George Floyd's murder go on trial for violating his civil rights.

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Trump Allegedly Flushed Papers In White House Toilet Feb 11, 2022

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As allegations arise that Trump ripped up official records and his staff found papers flushed in the White House toilet, the Washington Post reports some documents taken to Mar-A-Lago by former president Trump after he left office were ‘Top Secret’ and clearly marked as ‘Classified’.
Congress renews the violence against women act, but following Republican opposition to the bill, does not remove the “boyfriend loophole”. Plus, Bob Saget’s autopsy report reveals he tragically died from accidental head trauma after a backwards fall, the Canadian truckers’ bridge blockade brings pain to both sides of the border as the Mayor of Windsor seeks an injunction, and Sarah Palin testifies in her libel case against the New York Times.
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Republican Could Be Blocked From Reelection Over January 6 Role Feb 10, 2022

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The North Carolina Elections Board is attempting to block Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn from being able to run for reelection, over stating it was “time to fight” just days before the January 6 insurrection, and also speaking at the ‘Stop the Steal’ rally. Critics denounce the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill, arguing it will strip protections from LGBTQ children, with President Biden calling the legislation “Hateful”.
NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell addresses racism & discrimination allegations facing the NFL ahead of the Super Bowl, admitting the League has fallen short in the process of hiring black coaches. Plus, Bob Saget's family say his cause of death was head trauma and more states lift mask restrictions as Covid cases drop.

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SCOTUS Restores Alabama Voting Map In Blow To Black Voting Power Feb 09, 2022

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In a new controversial ruling, the Supreme Court restores a GOP-drawn Congressional map in Alabama, which was previously blocked by the lower court. Rick Hasen, Professor of Law at the University of California Irvine and Derrick Johnson, President of the NAACP, join to discuss why the move hurts black voters and how it could impact the midterm elections.
As Trump hands over White House documents improperly taken to Mar-A-Lago, The Georgia prosecutor investigating his efforts to overturn the 2020 results says "subpoenas are coming". Plus, the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus responds to the death of Amir Locke, calling it “completely avoidable’” and “yet another example where a no-knock warrant has resulted in the death of an innocent person” and a former New York Times editor takes the stand in Sarah Palin's defamation suit against the newspaper.

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CNN Tonight Update For January 17, 2022 Jan 18, 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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House GOP Leader McCarthy’s Insurrection Amnesia Jan 15, 2022

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Kevin McCarthy claims he cannot remember key phone calls between himself and Trump during and after the insurrection, but the timeline of his previous public remarks about the former president admitting he bore some blame for the Capitol attack tell a different story.
Also tonight, the GOP lawmakers who refuse to testify: what are McCarthy, Perry and Jordan hiding about January 6, and will they be subpoenaed? Plus, Oath Keepers leader pleads not guilty to seditious conspiracy in the January 6 attack, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vows to fine hospitals that follow Biden’s vaccine mandate for health care workers and Novak Djokovic is detained by Australian border authorities after his visa is revoked for a second time.
Guests: Jan. 6 Select Committee member Rep. Pete Aguilar, attorney for Jan. 6 Select Committee Mary McCord, CNN Contributor Patrick McEnroe and CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin.
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Oath Keepers Indicted Over Capitol Attack Jan 14, 2022

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The DOJ indicts Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes and 10 others for "seditious conspiracy" relating to the January 6 insurrection. With the House Select Committee investigating January 6 now wanting to speak with the founder of the far-right militia group, Rhodes’ attorney joins to give his perspective on the details of this rare legal action and what his client’s defense might be.
The Supreme Court blocks the Biden Administration's vaccine rule for large businesses, but allows the mandate for some health care workers. Xavier Becerra Joins to discuss White House plans to cover the cost of Covid tests and the N95 mask supply chain. Is enough being done? Plus, the GOP plots an onslaught of Biden probes in the run up to 2024, including security failures around 1/6 and hearings on both the origin of the Covid pandemic and Hunter Biden.
Guests: January 6 Committee member Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D), CNN Law Enforcement Analyst Michael Fanone, Attorney for Oath Keepers Jonathon Moseley, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and CNN Political Commentator Van Jones.
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House GOP Leader Refuses To Cooperate With January 6 Investigation Jan 13, 2022

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House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy refuses to cooperate with the January 6 investigation, saying he won’t participate with the “abuse of power”. That, as two other Representatives, Jim Jordan and Scott Perry also decline to appear before the House Select Committee. What are they hiding?
Plus, GOP Senator Marsha Blackburn is under fire for her controversial comments criticizing the “rap sheet” of a black judicial nominee, Why Omicron is scary for E.R. doctors and tennis star Novak Djokovic admits he didn't immediately isolate after his positive Covid test.
Guests: Stanley Brand, John Dean, Cornell William Brooks, Dr. Craig Spencer and Bob Costas.
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Biden Pushes For Voting Rights In Battleground Georgia Jan 12, 2022

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President Biden delivers his voting rights speech in Georgia, pushing for the Senate to change filibuster rules to pass the ‘Freedom to Vote Act’ and the ‘John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act’, saying, “I’m tired of being quiet”. But has Biden already lost the African American community within a year by not delivering on his promise to eliminate discriminatory voting practices, and what does it mean for voter turnout in the years to come?
As Republicans push for more voting restrictions in Georgia, its Secretary of State joins to talk about election integrity and his views on non-citizens being allowed to vote. Plus, Dr. Fauci clashes with GOP Senators in a Covid response hearing and the Manhattan D.A. faces pushback from the NYPD after announcing he won’t prosecute certain crimes.
Guests: CEO of the The New Georgia Project Nsé Ufot, Georgia Secretary of State (R) Brad Raffensperger, Former member of Biden’s Covid-19 Advisory Board Dr Zeke Emanuel and CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst Charles Ramsey.
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