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Elon Musk takes over Twitter, fires CEO and top executives Oct 28, 2022

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CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing Elon Musk completing his $44 billion twitter deal and what it means for the platform’s content and moderation policies, the influence of celebrities on political issues and social causes, Kanye West’s disturbing history of admiring Adolf Hitler, and what happens next if there’s a ‘Red Wave’ in November.
Actress and activist Jane Fonda joins to speak out on climate change activism ahead of the midterms, and what she thinks will happen to climate change policy if the Republicans retake the House and Senate. Plus, Trump’s lawyers and the DOJ meet in a secret hearing on the Mar-a-Lago probe, and the manager of the Houston Astros responds to a report that there are no American-born black players on the World Series roster.
Hosted by Laura Coates and Alisyn Camerota.

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What could a GOP-controlled House look like? Oct 28, 2022

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As Republicans vow policy changes and probes if the balance of power is flipped, Jake Tapper gives his analysis of what could happen if they take control of Congress. Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw hopes to become the chair of the House Homeland Security Committee in 12 day’s time. Jake pushes him on what he would prefer his party to prioritize to achieve legislative change, and their plan to raise the debt ceiling on day one, to avoid a government shutdown. Later, they discuss the GOP’s stance on border security and the opioid crisis.
Plus, CNN contributor Bob Costas explains why the Phillies playing against the Astros in the World Series is being called one of baseball's biggest mismatches in more than 100 years, and also tells Jake about how the NFL is still struggling to protect players from concussions. And, Actress Elizabeth Banks joins to talk about her new film “Call Jane”, which looks at the pre-Roe world through one woman’s abortion journey.
Hosted by Jake Tapper.

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New abortion allegation against Herschel Walker Oct 27, 2022

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CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing a new unnamed woman alleging Herschel Walker pressured her in to an abortion in 1993, the GOP’s Mehmet Oz saying abortion choices should be left to ‘Women, doctors and local political leaders’, how Florida Latino’s will vote on election day, and amid concerns that extremist groups are going local to disrupt the midterms – how does law enforcement deal with voter intimidation?

Neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor experienced a severe stroke at 37. She tells Alisyn Camerota why she thinks John Fetterman’s cognitive competence appears fine, after stumbles during his Pennsylvania Senate debate intensify focus on his stroke recovery. Plus, there are clashes in Iran as thousands gather to mark 40 days since Masha Amini’s death, a study shows video gaming may have some cognitive benefits for kids, and a Washington Post analysis claims that NFL teams use black coaches to clean up their messes.

Hosted by Laura Coates and Alisyn Camerota.

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The war in Ukraine: false flag fears and prisoner exchanges Oct 27, 2022

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Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight talking about the state of play in Ukraine; Russia’s Ambassador to the UK repeating unsubstantiated claims that Ukraine is preparing a ‘dirty bomb’, and the reality of the Ukrainian counter-offensive making Putin more desperate. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa ward reports live from Zaporizhzhia about the body of 24-year-old Joshua Jones, an American killed fighting alongside the Ukrainian military being returned to Ukrainian custody by the Russian military during a ceasefire.
Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Rep. Karen Bass joins to talk about running against former Republican Rick Caruso as they clash in a race dominated by frustration over crime and homelessness. CNN Medical Analyst Dr Jonathan Reiner joins to discuss the Pennsylvania Senate debate fallout, as questions swirl about Democratic candidate John Fetterman’s health after suffering a stroke. He tells Jake why he thinks it was wrong to place Fetterman in this position, and reflecting on being Dick Cheney’s heart doctor, what it's like to have a patient on a very public stage during recovery.
Hosted by Jake Tapper

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Fetterman, Oz spar in first and only Pennsylvania Senate debate Oct 26, 2022

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CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidates Fetterman and Oz trading biting attacks in a debate that highlights Fetterman’s continued stroke recovery, election deniers running for office in key battleground states, sanitation workers who did not comply with NYC’s vaccination mandate being reinstated by an NY judge, and, when is retirement not retirement?
Presidential Historian John Meacham tells Laura and Alisyn why he thinks we are heading into the most consequential election since the civil war, and how Lincoln prioritized democracy over his political future. Plus, a family joins to talk about their rescue after being trapped in the Grand Canyon caverns following an elevator malfunction. And, Jenny Mitchell joins to discuss the lawsuit she has filed against L’Oreal that claims their chemical hair straightening products caused her uterine cancer.
Hosted by Laura Coates Alisyn Camerota.

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Ex-GOP lawmaker on why he left the Republican Party Oct 26, 2022

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Ex-GOP Congressman Justin Amash famously left the Republican party over Trump and Trumpism, and was the first Republican to come out against Trump during his first impeachment. Now an independent, he tells Jake why he became disenchanted with the two-party system, why he thinks Kevin McCarthy’s leadership is “Conniving and fundamentally dishonest”.
Plus, as more brands cut ties with with Kanye West over his anti-Semitic comments, Rabbi Noah Farkas and activist and actress Malynda Hale, join to discuss the rise of anti-Semitic incidents following West’s divisive remarks, and Trump’s recent comments on US Jews and Israel. And, physicist Jess Wade is shining a spotlight on female scientists who haven’t gotten their dues by writing over 1,700 Wikipedia biographies about their work. She tells Jake about the challenges of documenting this important history, and why honoring women scientists will help close the STEM gap.
Hosted by Jake Tapper.

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Midterm misinformation and voter intimidation Oct 25, 2022

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CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the rampant misinformation in some midterm campaigns as they enter their final stretch, and if debates still matter. Arizona officials are deeply concerned about the safety of voters amid voter intimidation allegations. Marc Elias is the founder of Democracy Docket. He tells Alisyn Camerota about how his organization has filed lawsuits to stop alleged intimidation from masked militias at Arizona ballot boxes.
Plus, NASA enlists a team of scientists and experts to delve in to the mysteries surrounding UFOs, slavery is on the ballot box in five states, a teen pleads guilty in the Michigan school shooting that killed four students, and more than 1000 people have been arrested in Iran for protesting against brutal treatment from Iranian officials.
Hosted by Laura Coates and Alisyn Camerota.

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New audio from Bob Woodward’s “Trump Tapes” Oct 25, 2022

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Bob Woodward,author of “The Trump Tapes: Bob Woodward's Twenty Interviews with President Donald Trump”, joins to discuss the recordings in which Trump talked about national security secrets, his relationship with Kim Jong Un, and his handling of the Covid pandemic. He tells Jake Tapper why he thinks Trump is an “Unparalleled danger”, and that the only time Trump wouldn’t answer a question was about whether he would peacefully leave office if he lost the 2020 election. Later, Woodward’s fellow Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein joins, and the three discuss Trump’s influence and future, and compare his presidency with Nixon’s.
Rep. Mike Turner joins to discuss The White House’s dismissal of Russia’s claim Ukraine is planning a dirty bomb attack, President Zelensky suggesting Russia is helping Iran with its nuclear program in exchange for drones, and how House Republicans may resist a big Ukraine funding package if Democrats add unrelated spending.
Hosted by Jake Tapper

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Election denialism and the midterms Oct 22, 2022

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CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the possibility of election denialism affecting the midterms, Trump’s January 6 subpoena and the response of his legal team, Republican Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake softening her stance on accepting election results, and the case of former daycare employees being charged with child abuse after an adult is filmed using a “Scream” mask to terrify toddlers.
Republican strategist and pollster Frank Luntz joins to discuss the intensifying anger around the rejection of our political process and the challenges of ensuring America’s democratic process is trusted. Plus, radio hosts Joe Madison and Mike Broomhead tell Laura about what their listeners are saying ahead of the midterms.
Hosted by Laura Coates

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Steve Bannon sentenced to four months in prison Oct 22, 2022

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Steve Bannon is sentenced to four months in prison after refusing to comply with a subpoena from the January 6 Committee. His attorney tells Jake why he thinks the appeal Bannon’s case is “Bulletproof”, and responds to the issue of his client continuing to spread election lies. The parents of Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies and Austin Nola of the San Diego Padres, join to talk about the brothers making history in the baseball postseason, and crisscrossing the US to support them as they face off in the National League Championship series.
Ohio Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Tim Ryan joins to discuss his neck-and-neck race against Trump-backed J.D. Vance, and responds to critics of his voting record. Plus, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi sparks controversy after boasting about his “re-established” relationship with Vladimir Putin.
Hosted by Jake Tapper.

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