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    The Anderson Cooper 360 podcast is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates intelligent and informative journalism. Anderson Cooper's voice is soothing and his approach to covering stories is refreshing. Unlike many other news outlets, he manages to strike the perfect balance between being boring and sensational, keeping his audience engaged while providing them with important information. It's surprising that the podcast has received low review numbers because there is no doubt that Anderson Cooper deserves a five-star rating.

    One of the best aspects of The Anderson Cooper 360 podcast is the quality of journalism it offers. Anderson Cooper has an impressive career as a journalist, having covered some of the most important news stories of our time. His commitment to journalistic integrity sets him apart from others in the industry. He approaches every story with impartiality, even if it may not align with his own personal beliefs or biases. This level of professionalism is becoming increasingly rare in today's media landscape, making him highly regarded by both his colleagues and the public.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is Anderson Cooper's ability to ask tough questions and hold interviewees accountable. One particular standout moment was Kaitlyn's exceptional questioning skills during an interview with someone who was evasive in their responses. Despite attempts to deflect blame and resort to name-calling, Kaitlyn persisted in her line of questioning, ensuring that the interviewee did not escape answering important questions. This kind of dedication to getting the truth makes The Anderson Cooper 360 podcast stand out among others.

    However, one downside to the podcast is that it occasionally gets disrupted by advertisements. While they are only a minor inconvenience compared to other podcasts with excessive commercial breaks, they can still be disruptive to the flow of listening. Additionally, some listeners have complained that certain episodes have audio issues where parts of it cut out randomly or lose sound altogether. For a podcast released by CNN, this kind of flaw should not be happening and can make it difficult for some to listen.

    In conclusion, The Anderson Cooper 360 podcast is an outstanding source of news and information. Anderson Cooper's commitment to journalistic integrity, his ability to ask tough questions, and his impressive career make him a highly regarded journalist in the industry. While there may be some minor issues with advertisements and occasional audio problems, these do not detract from the overall quality of the podcast. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who wants insightful news coverage from a reputable source.



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    DOJ Charges NY AG Letitia James, Who Sued Trump For Fraud, With Fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 45:12


    Letitia James, a longtime foe of President Trump, has been indicted by the same DOJ prosecutor targeting James Comey. Plus, celebrations in Gaza and Israel, and now we've learned 200 U.S. troops will be sent to help oversee the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump: Israel & Hamas Signed Off On “First Phase” Of Gaza Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 47:04


    Tonight, President Trump announced a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, at least what he calls the "first phase" of one.  The President says it will bring about a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of the hostages held by Hamas. Plus, an arrest in connection with the Palisades Fire that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed 12 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    AG Bondi Deflects Dems' Questions On Comey Indictment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 45:05


    As former FBI Director James Comey prepares for his arraignment tomorrow, we have the latest on Attorney General Bondi dodging questions about what led to his indictment, and a whole lot more. Plus, the air traffic controller shortage is spreading across the country. Now, Chicago, Las Vegas, Houston, Newark, Nashville, and other cities are affected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Calls Chicago "Like A War Zone"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 45:19


    President Trump's battle to send the National Guard into blue states has him hinting at a new threat, invoking the Insurrection Act. Plus, it just got even harder to tell what is real and what is not. OpenAI's new video generator Sora 2 has some cheering at the possibilities and others bracing for a firehose of misinformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Quiet Concerns Emerge In Trump's Orbit Over Shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 45:26


    With the shutdown heading into next week, and the President posting bizarre meme videos, new reporting on concerns within the President's orbit about how it's all going politically. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs pleads for mercy at his sentencing. Details from CNN's Kara Scannell who was in the courtroom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    WH: Thousands Of Layoffs Could Begin To Be Announced Starting Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 45:22


    The President admits his budget chief's mission is cutting politically blue priorities, with announcements of program cuts and job cuts coming as soon as tomorrow. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson's surprising answer when Democratic congresswoman Madeleine Dean calls the president unwell, and unhinged. Rep. Dean speaks to John Berman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Shutdown Day 1: GOP & Dems Blame Each Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 45:15


    Shutdown hardball, neither side budging on what divides them. The White House raising the stakes with blue state spending cuts and federal layoffs now billed as imminent. Plus, new reporting on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new plan to strap top officials to lie detectors to crack down on leaks. We'll have the details, now that they've leaked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    After Senate Vote Fails, Midnight Shutdown Appears Inevitable

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 45:20


    A government shutdown is now all but certain and the President says a lot of good can come of it. Plus, what President Trump said to the country's top military commanders about (among other things) their role in what he called "a war from within." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Government Shutdown Could Begin 12:01 AM Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 45:21


    With just hours until the government shuts down, the ones who could stop it, didn't. Instead, they're starting to point fingers.  Tonight, John Berman speaks to House Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries. Plus, all missing individuals have been accounted for, police said Monday, a day after a gunman drove a truck into a Michigan Latter-day Saints chapel, opened fire, and set a fire that destroyed the building. CNN's Leigh Waldman has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump On Comey Indictment: "There Will Be Others" 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 45:26


    As new video of James Comey surfaces, and new details surrounding his indictment emerge, the President is asked, who's next? His answer and more with bestselling New York Times Trump biographer Maggie Haberman. Plus, tense moments in a New York City courthouse, caught on tape.  An ICE officer seen shoving a mother into a wall and then pushing her to the floor, all in front of her young children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 45:52


    The former director of the FBI has been indicted by the Department of Justice, whose leader, Attorney General Pam Bondi, was just days ago publicly urged by the President to indict James Comey. Comey said in a defiant video response that his “heart is broken for the Department of Justice” and wants to see this go to trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Has Been Publicly Pressuring DOJ To Target Comey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 45:15


    We are just learning that President Trump could be close to getting both his wish and his repeated command: the prosecution of former FBI director, and longtime target, James Comey. Plus, the deadly sniper shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas that killed a detainee and gravely wounded two others. The FBI director posts alleged evidence on social media, what appears to be an anti-ICE message scrawled on a bullet allegedly found at the scene.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump: "What Is The Purpose Of The United Nations?" 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 45:26


    President Trump at the UN, the speech that seemed to stun the gathering of world leaders, and his remarks about Ukraine, which may or may not mean he's rethinking the war there. Plus, new fallout from President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's remarks on autism and Tylenol.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Disney: Kimmel's Show Returning Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 45:59


    Jimmy Kimmel is going back on the air. What went into Disney's decision and what his show's revival means in the President's running battle with late-night mockery. Plus, President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. roll out new recommendations on Tylenol, vaccines, and autism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump On Negative News Coverage Of Him: "I Think That's Really Illegal" 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 45:19


    The President of the United States says since he won the election, media coverage of him is too critical, and he think it's "really illegal." Plus, with Charlie Kirk's funeral this weekend, we'll look at what's planned, and CNN's Van Jones joins us to talk about Kirk's personal outreach to him the day before he was assassinated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    FCC Chair On Kimmel Suspension: "I Don't Think This Is The Last Shoe To Drop"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 46:41


    New reporting on why ABC pulled the plug on Jimmy Kimmel, as the President's top regulator says he doesn't think this is "the last shoe to drop." Plus, democracy activist and former chess world champion Gary Kasparov joins with a sobering warning on what he saw happen in Russia when Vladimir Putin began targeting dissenting voices in the media.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ABC Pulls Kimmel's Show "Indefinitely" Over Kirk Remarks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 50:02


    ABC is pulling Jimmy Kimmel's show from the air, a network spokesperson saying simply, "Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely." The word came after at least one major affiliate group said it would not broadcast the show quote, "for the foreseeable future." The group saying it quote “strongly objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel concerning the killing of Charlie Kirk." Plus, three police officers killed in rural central Pennsylvania while attempting to make an arrest. We'll have all the latest details coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Kirk's Alleged Killer Makes First Virtual Court Appearance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 46:45


    Charlie Kirk's alleged killer appears in court as prosecutors lay out new details about the evidence against him and decide to seek the death penalty. Plus, a champion for free expression dies. We'll remember actor, director and environmentalist Robert Redford, with Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the reporters he made larger-than-life in "All The President's Men." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    FBI Director: DNA From Suspect Matches Two Items Tied To Shooting 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 45:38


    New evidence in the murder of Charlie Kirk, and new reporting that his alleged killer may have confessed online. Plus, Anderson's conversation with a very brave 13-year-old , who was badly wounded in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, but still managed to save another student. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Shooting Suspect In Custody, Kirk's Wife Makes First Public Address Since Husband's Assassination 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 47:15


    A suspect for the murder of Charlie Kirk is in custody. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is charged with three felonies including aggravated murder, and is being held without bail. Kirk's wife Erika speaks publicly for the first time since the assassination. Anderson speaks to Utah Governor Spencer Cox, who is calling on the country to turn down the temperature after Kirk's killing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Officials Release New Images Of Person Of Interest In Charlie Kirk Assassination 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 47:39


    The manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer grows. New evidence emerges as to what happened before, during, and immediately after a single rifle-shot fatally wounded Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Manhunt Still Underway For Killer Of Charlie Kirk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 50:20


    The killer of Trump ally Charlie Kirk is still on the loose and a manhunt is currently underway.  Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Israel Targets Hamas Leadership In Qatar Strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 45:23


    Israel goes after Hamas leaders in Qatar. What this means for the war in Gaza, the civilians being told to evacuate, and the hostages being held. Plus, the parents of Linnie McCown, killed in the Camp Mystic floods, speak out about the daughter they lost. They speak to Anderson about what they and other grieving parents have done to make sure this never happens again to other kids in Texas camps.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    House Committee Receives "Birthday Book" From Epstein Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 45:13


    Congress released a birthday tribute to Jeffrey Epstein, bearing a signature the White House insists is not the President's. Plus, federal immigration enforcement agents streaming into Chicago, the President pines for sending in troops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Warning About "Digital Dopamine"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 45:22


    Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss is sounding the alarm on how tech companies and corporations are spending billions of dollars to essentially reach inside our kids' brains and give them dopamine hits that keep them glued to their screens. He also warns it's about to get much worse with artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Senators Grill RFK Jr. Amid CDC Chaos, Vaccine Policy Turmoil

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 45:23


    Under bipartisan fire on vaccines, billions in cuts for critical medical research, rural healthcare and more, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr goes before lawmakers, and gets an earful. Plus, a gathering at the White House tonight of tech CEOs. The guest list includes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, according to a White House official. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Epstein Survivors To Trump And Congress: Release The Files

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 45:07


    A bipartisan group of lawmakers joined Epstein survivors to pressure the White House for greater disclosure in the case. The President responded by saying again that it was all "a Democratic hoax." Tonight, Anderson speaks to Lisa Phillips, who says that she was 21 when she first met Epstein, and that she endured his sexual abuse for years. Plus, with kids back to school, Florida plans to eliminate vaccine mandates. We look at what it could mean for students there, and the precedent this could set for kids around the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    House Oversight Committee Releases 33K+ Pages Of Epstein Files

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 46:15


    This evening, under bipartisan pressure, the House Oversight Committee published thousands of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Randi Kaye speaks to some survivors of Epstein's abuse. They share what they say Epstein put them through and  what they  want to see from the government. Plus, 80 years ago today Japan officially surrendered ending World War II. Tonight, meet one of the last Americans alive to know the terror of naval combat in the Pacific, including the sight of a Japanese kamikaze coming straight at his ship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Appeals Court Rules Many Trump Tariffs Illegal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 45:21


    President Trump said he had the emergency power to impose tariffs by executive order. But now, a federal appeals court says no. Plus, what the CDC chief's firing, and RFK Jr.'s oversight, mean for the agency and the health of every American. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Families Identify 2 Students Killed In Minneapolis Church Shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 45:23


    Tonight we learned the identities of the two children who were murdered Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. CNN's Shimon Prokupecz speaks to a fellow student, 11-year-old Chloe Francoual, who shares her experience as the shooting unfolded. Shimon got permission from Chloe's father to speak with her. Plus, stunning developments at the CDC. President Trump's pick to run the agency has now been fired, and four top officials, some of the most senior and experienced public servants at the agency, quit in protest. Also, sources say HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy is expected to name his deputy as the acting CDC director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2 Children Killed, 17 People Injured In School Shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 45:20


    What should have been the happiness and excitement of their first week back at school turned into terror and heartbreak. An 8-year-old and a 10-year-old were killed and 17 people were injured during a shooting today at a Mass for students at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Plus, 20 years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf region, we take you back to the floodwaters, and one of the most powerful moments we reported on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Attempts To Fire Fed Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 45:49


    President Trump tries to reshape the Federal Reserve by firing a member and pressuring its chairman. What it could mean to the economy if he gets what he wants. Plus, a story almost Taylor-made for anyone with a song in their heart, or a rooting interest in the Kansas City Chiefs: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Democrats Object To Trump Deploying National Guard To Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 45:18


    National Guard troops in Washington now carry weapons as the president orders a major expansion of the National Guard's role and talks about sending troops to Chicago next. Chicago's mayor, Brandon Johnson, joins Anderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    DOJ Releases Audio From Ghislaine Maxwell's Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 45:27


    The transcripts are out. Hear what Ghislaine Maxwell told the Department of Justice about the President and Jeffrey Epstein. And, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, who serves on the House Oversight Committee, weighs in on the release and the first batch of Epstein files they received today from the DOJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hiker Details Survival In Norwegian National Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 44:57


    American journalist Alec Luhn talks with Anderson about how he survived six days in the Norwegian wilderness with no water and barely any food after getting badly injured in a hiking incident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Judge Denies DOJ Request To Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 45:08


    A federal judge calls out the Justice Department for requesting the release of a few dozen pages of Jeffrey Epstein material when it has 100,000 pages of files but won't release them. Anderson speaks with Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of the late Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Escalates Attacks Against Smithsonian Museums

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 45:12


    President Trump calls the Smithsonian museum "out of control," in part, he says, because of its focus on "how bad slavery was." Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed of Harvard University talks with Anderson about the President's latest comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Zelensky: Ready To Meet Putin In "Any Format"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 45:37


    President Trump said he's begun arranging a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin after a summit today with Zelensky and European leaders. The Ukrainian president, at a news conference, said he's ready for a meeting in "any format.” Anderson talks about all this with former U.S. ambassador to the UN and former national security advisor Susan Rice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump: Putin Will Make Deal On Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 48:14


    President Trump and Russian President Putin will meet in Alaska in a historic summit on the war in Ukraine. Former Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, discusses summit strategy with Anderson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump: "Severe Consequences" If Putin Doesn't Agree To End War

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 45:14


    President Trump warned Russia will face “very severe consequences” if President Vladimir Putin doesn't agree to end the war in Ukraine during their meeting Friday in Alaska. Plus, the Nobel Prize winner known as the "Godfather of AI” thinks there's a 10-20% chance artificial intelligence will wipe out humans. His solution? Program AI with motherly instincts. He joins Anderson tonight. Plus, reaction from CNN contributor Kara Swisher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    WH Orders Review Of Smithsonian Museums To Ensure Alignment With Trump Directive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 45:18


    The White House lays out plans for getting involved in what's on display at the Smithsonian museums, with an eye toward enforcing its view of American history. Plus, with troops arriving tonight for police duty in Washington D.C., my conversation with Maryland's Governor  Wes Moore, home to Baltimore, where the President is also talking about taking over law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Announces Federal Takeover Of DC Police, Deploying National Guard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 45:22


    Citing a crime emergency, President Trump says he's taking over the DC police, sending in the National Guard and is ready to do the same in other big cities. Overall crime numbers in DC are lower this year than in 2024. Plus, one of the most well-known Palestinian journalists, Anas Al-Sharif, is dead after being targeted in an Israeli strike. Four of his colleagues were also killed.  Clarissa Ward has details on the attack and the widespread condemnation that Israel is now facing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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