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An update on a Wisconsin Judge, Amazon's capitulation, climate change changes, lawsuits over firings, Harvard's report card, and Trump's career ambitions all in one little episode! Judge Dugan-via Reuters Amazon-via AP News Climate Change Change-via CNN Legal(?) Firings-via The Hill and CBS News Harvard's Report Card-via NY Times President Pope-via PoliticoTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere
In hour 2, Chris talks more about the problems piling up for Georgia's Fani Willis, and CNN was reading a list of things she did wrong when Elie Honig admitted he had to google the word 'Mendacity'...Also, why do the Democrats hate those Jews? For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells us how she navigates communicating the nuances of the world's most complicated job. Bloomberg Opinion's Tim O'Brien tells us how to interpret the explosive job numbers that were just released. Plus, CNN Legal analyst Elie Honig joins us to talk about his new book Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With It. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As a former FBI Special Agent who is now a CNN Legal and National Security Analyst, Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, attorney, and prolific writer, Asha Rangappa is a trusted and highly sought-after voice in the national security arena. Join hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson as they chat with Asha about her exciting FBI career, how she manages the responsibility of her large social media presence, and how she uses her powerful voice to help amplify and inform others. Asha also shares the story of how she made history by becoming one of the first Indian American women to graduate from Quantico and how that almost didn't happen. You don't want to miss this episode!
Don kicks off the show with a discussion of the GOP's conspiracy theory that the FBI orchestrated the Jan. 6 insurrection. Then, new videos show a Trump supporter from the Capitol attack taunting and punching a police officer. CNN Legal & National Security Analyst Asha Rangappa and former FBI Assistant Director from the Criminal Investigative Division, Chris Swecker discuss the importance of discovering videos like this and the danger of the GOP's recent conspiracy theory. Former Vice President Mike Pence was called a “traitor” at a conservative conference. Former Adviser to George W. Bush and John McCain, Mark McKinnon joins to weigh in, and CNN Political Analyst April Ryan discusses former President Donald Trump's comments that he “made Juneteenth very famous.” Later, NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins to share his takeaways from interviewing Martin Luther King Jr. and his perspective on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday. Finally, a video shows two children caught in the chaos of a shooting on an NYC sidewalk. Former NYC Police Commissioner Bill Bratton joins to weigh in. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
Today, Juneteenth became a national holiday. Don starts the show by discussing the historic event, and then reflects upon how Republicans are whitewashing racism by banning critical race theory in schools. Author of the book “On Juneteenth” Annette Gordon-Reed attended President Biden's signage of the bill which made Juneteenth a holiday, and she joins Don to discuss the event and her reaction to the 14 Republicans who voted against making Juneteenth National Independence Day a holiday. Former Chief Strategist for George W. Bush Matthew Dowd discusses whether Biden can use bipartisanship to push forward his agenda. Then, CNN Legal Analyst Laura Coates joins to discuss recent Supreme Court rulings on Obamacare and religious freedom where the justices seemed to cross party lines. Former Campaign Manager for Former President Obama, Jim Messina and CNN Political Commentator Charlie Dent discuss Rep. Joe Manchin's compromise on the voting rights bill and Putin's recent comments after his meeting with Biden. After, CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes brings her reporting on how the federal government is preparing to observe Juneteenth National Independence Day on such short notice. The GOP is pushing the false conspiracy theory that the FBI orchestrated the Jan. 6 insurrection. CNN Legal & National Security Analyst Asha Rangappa and CNN Political Commentator Amanda Carpenter discuss the lie. Later, comedian and author DL Hughley discusses how there's still work to be done towards justice as Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday. Finally, the Navy is denying Cameron Kinley's request to play in the NFL. Kinley and Ryan Williams-Jenkins, the co-founder of Divine Sports and Entertainment, join to discuss Kinley's case and how it compares to other Service Academy graduates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
Don kicks off the show exploring the GOPs refusal to agree to the Jan 6 Commission and downplay the insurrection. Then, Don speaks with Mona Hardin, the mother of Ronald Greene, a Black man who was kicked and dragged in a fatal police encounter in Louisiana two years ago. Family lawyer Lee Merritt also joins the conversation. As GOP Senators are poised to filibuster the Jan 6 Commission bill, Matthew Dowd, former chief strategist for GW Bush, discusses the state of the new GOP with Don. CNN's Royal Correspondent Max Foster and Don talk about the new revelations that the BBC used deceitful methods in securing an interview with Princess Diana in 1995. Then, more on the vote against the Jan 6 Commission with Amanda Carpenter, former Communications Director for Sen. Ted Cruz and Brendan Buck, former top aide to former Reps. Paul Ryan and John Boehener. Next, Federal prosecutors took 18 electronic devices in the raid on Rudy Giuliani. CNN Legal analyst Elie Honig gives some color on the story. To discuss the anti-Asian Hate Law and the rise of crimes against Asian Americans, Don speaks with NY Rep. Grace Meng. Then, more on the Ronald Greene case and potential police cover-up with Phillip Atiba Goff, President and co-founder of the Center for Policing Equality and retired Capt. Ron Johnson of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. CNN's Brian Stelter reports on claims of “cancel culture” as a reaction to America's growing diversity. The discussion continues with Don and W. Kamau Bell, host of CNN's United Shades of America. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
CNN Legal analyst and author Areva Martin joins Mara and Keith with their reaction to the news that Tim Tebow is likely returning to the NFL, while Colin Kaepernick is still blacklisted. Plus, will the body cam footage of the police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. ever be released?Follow us on Instagram and Twitter:@runtellthis_@Marascampo@WesleyLowery@K_Dot_Re See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Renato and Patti discuss the federal criminal investigation of Matt Gaetz. They are joined by former FBI agent and CNN Legal and National Security Analyst Asha Rangappa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks about CNN legal analyst Jennifer Rodgers' claims that the First Amendment doesn’t protect lying, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces a goal to strengthen the teaching of civics in Texas schools, and Canada considers online hate speech legislation. Dave first discusses the Trump legal team’s defense that his words preceding the storming of the Capitol are protected by the First Amendment. CNN’s legal expert, however, has a strange interpretation of the First Amendment. The struggle over U.S. history continues in Texas. Greg Abbott announced that to ensure that Texans understand the reasons why Texas has been successful, he will be increasing civics education in the classroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Renato and Patti discussed how the Biden Administration should handle the issue of investigating and considering criminal charges against Donald Trump after he leaves office. They were joined by former FBI counterintelligence agent Asha Rangappa, a CNN Legal and National Security Analyst.
Pres. Trump pardons former Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort, for longtime ally Roger Stone and Jared Kushner’s father Charles Kushner along with 23 others. Andrew Weissman who led the prosecution of Paul Manafort for the Special Counsel’s Office at the Justice Department reacts. Former Nixon White House Counsel John Dean and CNN Legal analyst Carrie Cordero also weigh in. Also, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democratic member of the House Judiciary Committee, speaks out about tonight’s pardons and the President’s latest showdowns with Congress over the coronavirus relief bill and the National Defense Authorization Act. Plus, as millions of Americans travel for the holidays, coronavirus deaths and infections are still hitting record levels. Dr. Chris Murray explains his team’s new model predicting thousands more coronavirus deaths in the United States by April 1. Dr. Leana Wen explains the new coronavirus variant strains and how they may affect children. Airdate: December 23, 2020 Guests: Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Carrie Cordero Chris Murray Dr. Leana WenTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
John Dean – In His Own Words: John Dean, former White House Counsel to President Richard Nixon, discusses his new book, Authoritarian Nightmare: Trump and His Followers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089G4SVRK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 with co-hosts Richard Levick and CNN legal contributor Michael Zeldin.
Renato and Patti discussed recent GOP allegations about the unmasking of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and other allegations about the origins of the Russia investigation. They were joined by former FBI counterintelligence agent Asha Rangappa, who is also a CNN Legal and National Security Analyst and a professor at Yale University.
Renato and Patti discuss the articles of impeachment introduced in the House Judiciary Committee and the Justice Department OIG report on the Russia investigation. They’re joined by former FBI counterintelligence agent Asha Rangappa, a CNN Legal and National Security Analyst and a Professor at Yale University.
Renato discusses what we can expect from the upcoming public impeachment hearings. He is joined by former FBI counterintelligence agent Asha Rangappa, a CNN Legal and National Security Analyst and professor at Yale University.On Topic WebsiteOn Topic on Patreon
Renato discusses recent developments, including Attorney General Bill Barr’s efforts to enlist aid from foreign governments in an investigation into the origins of the Mueller probe, and how they will impact the impeachment inquiry going forward. He is joined by former FBI agent Asha Rangappa, a CNN Legal and National Security Analyst and Professor at Yale University.Democrats Shouldn’t Get Greedy on Impeachment
Renato and Patti discuss recent reports that the FBI background investigation of Brett Kavanaugh was curtailed and the potential prosecution of former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. They are joined by former FBI counterintelligence agent and CNN Legal and National Security Analyst Asha Rangappa.
Lawyer and CNN Legal analyst discusses his legal work with the 'Stand Your Ground' law and his case with George Zimmerman as well as current stand your ground laws in Florida.George Michael Zimmerman (born October 5, 1983) is an American known for the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, on February 26, 2012. On July 13, 2013, he was acquitted of all charges in Florida v. George Zimmerman. As of 2015 he remained the subject of media interest due to ongoing controversy over the Trayvon Martin case. In addition, he has been involved in other violent incidents, with allegations of violence made against him; however, he was not convicted. Zimmerman was later the target of a shooting, which resulted in a conviction for attempted murder against the perpetrator. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Renato and Patti discuss former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony before the House Judiciary and House Intel Committees. They are joined by Asha Rangappa, former FBI counterintelligence agent and CNN Legal and National Security Analyst, and Jennifer Rodgers, former federal prosecutor and CNN Legal Analyst. Listener Survey
Renato and Patti discuss Donald Trump's recent comments that he would accept aid from foreign nations and discuss whether our laws adequately protect our elections from foreign interference in the future. They are joined by former FBI counterintelligence agent, CNN Legal and National Security Analyst, and Yale University professor Asha Rangappa.
Renato and Patti discuss some of the important findings and conclusions in the redacted Mueller report, as well as Attorney General Bill Barr’s deceptive and misleading statements prior to his release of the report. They are joined by former federal prosecutor and CNN Legal Analyst Jennifer Rodgers and former FBI counterintelligence agent and CNN Legal and National Security Analyst Asha Rangappa.
Guest Host Asha Rangappa, a former FBI agent and CNN Legal and National Security Analyst, and Patti discuss potential financial crimes that could create liability for Trump. They are joined by former federal prosecutor and CNN Legal Analyst Shan Wu.
Renato discusses the questions raised by the transmission of the Mueller report to Attorney General Bill Barr, as well as what we can expect to happen next. He is joined by Atlantic reporter and MSNBC Contributor Natasha Bertrand, former federal prosecutors and CNN Legal Analysts Jennifer Rodgers and Shan Wu, and former FBI counterintelligence agent and CNN Legal and National Security Analyst Asha Rangappa.
Virginia Heffernan talks to former FBI special agent & current CNN Legal and National Security analyst, Asha Rangappa, about the Manafort wiretap & the more detailed account of the raid on his home earlier this summer. Don't miss our upcoming live shows in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA! For more info and tickets go to Slate.com/Live. We're also still taking your questions for a future episode with Jacob Weisberg and Virginia Heffernan. Use the hashtag #AskTrumpcast on Twitter or send us a voice message at: (646)-598-6510. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Virginia Heffernan talks to former FBI special agent & current CNN Legal and National Security analyst, Asha Rangappa, about the Manafort wiretap & the more detailed account of the raid on his home earlier this summer. Don't miss our upcoming live shows in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA! For more info and tickets go to Slate.com/Live. We're also still taking your questions for a future episode with Jacob Weisberg and Virginia Heffernan. Use the hashtag #AskTrumpcast on Twitter or send us a voice message at: (646)-598-6510. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices