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Don Lemon Tonight

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77 minutes | May 21, 2022
Rudy Giuliani’s Nine-Hour Testimony To January 6 Committee
Rudy Giuliani, personal attorney to the former president and a prominent promoter of the Trump administration’s baseless 2020 election fraud claims, testifies to the January 6 Committee for over nine-hours. But how much of that was taking the Fifth? Justice Thomas takes rare public swipe at Chief Justice Roberts as SCOTUS edges towards overturning Roe v. Wade. With a number of damaging leaks and apparent infighting, CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin joins to discuss a court in institutional disarray. Plus, the Buffalo Bills reach out to help families of the Buffalo mass shooting, a federal judge blocks the Biden administration from lifting title 42, former marine Trevor Reed details surviving horrendous conditions in Russia, and Tiger Woods rebounds to make the cut at the PGA Championship. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
78 minutes | May 20, 2022
Capitol Tour Given By Republican On Eve Of Insurrection Investigated
The January 6 Committee wants to know the purpose of a tour Republican Congressman Barry Loudermilk gave the day before pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol, and says there’s evidence that directly contradicts previous claims by Republicans that they were "no tours, no large groups. No one with MAGA hats on in the Capitol before January 6". Votes are still being counted in Pennsylvania where the GOP Senate primary could be headed for a recount, with Trump-endorsed Mehmet Oz holding a razor-thin lead over Dave McCormick. Plus, a Buffalo mass shooting survivor shares her story, a confirmed case of monkeypox is identified in Massachusetts, and some Texas border communities warn of a migrant surge if the “Title 42” restriction is lifted by the Biden administration. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
79 minutes | May 19, 2022
Trump Encourages Oz To Declare Victory In GOP Senate Race
The Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary race is neck-and-neck, as Trump encourages the candidate he endorsed, Memhet Oz, to declare victory ahead of the mail-in ballot count result. And with John Fetterman comfortably winning the Democratic Senate primary in the State, does it challenge the conventional wisdom about who’s electable? CNN’s Dana Bash and the New York Times’ Astead Herndon join to discuss. Plus, The son of the hero supermarket security guard who died trying to stop the Buffalo mass shooting speaks out, the U.S. reopens its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, the Dow suffers it’s biggest loss in nearly two years dropping 1,100 points, and the Biden administration invokes the defense production act to alleviate the national baby formula shortage. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
82 minutes | May 18, 2022
Dr. Oz, McCormick In Tight GOP Senate Primary Race
It’s all go for the midterm primaries, with Republicans Dave McCormick and Trump endorsed Dr. Memhet Oz in an extremely tight Senate race in Pennsylvania as Kathy Barnette trails behind. That, as CNN projects John Fetterman wins Pennsylvania's Democratic Senate primary, against Conor Lamb and Malcolm Kenyatta. In North Carolina, Madison Cawthorn concedes to Chuck Edwards after multiple scandals; everything from bringing a loaded handgun through a TSA checkpoint to accusing his own GOP colleagues of using cocaine and inviting him to an orgy. Plus, as the polls close, Don and the panel discuss the latest results from the Idaho and Oregon primaries. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
78 minutes | May 17, 2022
10 Killed In New York Mass Shooting By White Supremacist
10 people are killed and three are injured in a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, that police say was fueled by the racist “White replacement” conspiracy theory. The shooting suspect has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. New York Governor Kathy Hochul joins to discuss what she calls as an act of ‘white supremacist domestic terrorism’, and her plea for a national response to fight gun violence. CNN Political Director David Chalian joins to give a rundown of the big races to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections, as MAGA conservative Kathy Barnette’s rise in Pennsylvania has the GOP reeling over potential upset and what it could mean for November. Plus, top Republicans speak out against the “Replacement” conspiracy theory as it creeps into mainstream GOP politics, a viral video shows a Rideshare driver standing up to racism, and hundreds of Ukrainians are evacuated from Mariupol. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
79 minutes | May 14, 2022
Is Elon Musk Backing Out Of Buying Twitter?
Elon Musk says he's putting his $44 billion deal to buy twitter on hold over fake accounts. Kara Swisher of the New York Times joins to discuss whether the Tesla boss was trolling all along, or if he’s using a negotiating tactic following falls in the stock market. There’s further division in the GOP as Mike Pence defies Trump by campaigning for Governor Brian Kemp ahead of the Georgia Primary, and with other key primary races just days away, CNN’s Tom Foreman joins to give a rundown of the five states to keep an eye on. Plus, a Russian troop withdrawal near Kharkiv, Ukraine, reveals new atrocities, a judge signals the end to federal oversight of the Oakland police department, a proposed Missouri bill bars pharmacists from questioning Invermectin effectiveness, and President Biden announces measures to address the national baby formula shortage. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
78 minutes | May 13, 2022
January 6 Committee Subpoenas Five Top Republicans
The January 6 Committee raises the stakes in its investigation, sending unprecedented subpoenas to fellow lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. All previously refused to voluntarily tell what they know. Will they comply? CNN investigates deadly civilian bombings in Kharkiv, Ukraine, identifies the Russian commander behind the shelling, and tracks evidence of potential war crimes. Finland‘s leaders announce support for NATO membership, with NATO’s Chief saying the country would be “warmly welcomed", but Russia vows retaliation over the move. Plus, Ukraine says another Russian naval ship is on fire in the Black Sea, astronomers reveal the first image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our milky way galaxy and a CNN reporter who lived through Shanghai's strict Covid lockdown documents how he was able to leave. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
78 minutes | May 12, 2022
Key Vote To Protect Access To Abortion Fails In The Senate
A key vote on the Women's Health Protection Act, which aims to protect access to abortion services, fails in the Senate, as President Biden Warns if SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade, same-sex marriage will be next. Is Putin's war backfiring on him? Ukraine pushes Russian forces out of key towns near its border, as President Zelensky says his desire to negotiate declines “With each new Bucha, with each new Mariupol”. After 10 months of investigation and nearly 1,000 interviews behind closed doors, in less than a month it will all come to light. Who will the January 6 Committee call to testify? Plus, a Florida judge hints he’ll declare Ron DeSantis’ new congressional map unconstitutional for diminishing black representation, and an historically black college's women's lacrosse team accuse police of racial profiling after a drug search. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
79 minutes | May 11, 2022
All Eyes On Key Primaries As Trump’s Influence Tested
Results are being tallied in the Nebraska and West Virginia primaries, in races that will test just how much of a hold the former president still has over the GOP. That, as brand-new audio emerges of another top Republican leader speaking his mind about Trump to a New York Times reporter right after the attack on the Capitol, saying, “He plays the TV game and he went too far here”. The top U.S. spy chief says Putin's war is likely to become “more unpredictable and escalatory”, after a Russian bomber fires three hypersonic missiles at the city of Odessa, Ukraine, leveling civilian targets. Plus, Elon Musk confirms he'll restore Trump’s account if his deal to acquire Twitter goes through, gas prices jump to a record high of $4.37 a gallon, and a passenger with no flying experience lands a plane after its pilot becomes incapacitated. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
79 minutes | May 10, 2022
Manhunt For Ex-Corrections Officer & Inmate Ends In Tragedy
After 11 days on the run, the manhunt for an Alabama escaped convict and an ex- corrections officer is over. Vicky White is found dead, reportedly of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and inmate Casey White is back in custody. Why would a trusted law enforcement officer suddenly take off with a murder defendant already serving 75 years? Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton joins to discuss how the situation unfolded. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joins to discuss her announcement of a $500k reproductive health care fund for residents of Illinois and neighboring states. On Russia’s “Victory Day”, Putin delivers a muted speech defending his invasion of Ukraine while blaming NATO for Russia’s aggression. Plus, there’s protests at the homes of some justices over the leaked SCOTUS draft opinion on Roe v. Wade, a leading GOP gubernatorial candidate pushes the "big lie" of election fraud in the 2020 race, and a predominantly black college that opened in 1865 shuts down. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
79 minutes | May 7, 2022
Ukraine On Heightened Alert Ahead of Russia’s “Victory Day”
Fears grow that Vladimir Putin could formally declare war on Ukraine on Monday, Russia’s “Victory Day”, meaning an even more brutal assault on the Country. That, amid disturbing new accusations Russian forces are taking civilians from their homes, confiscating their passports and holding them in ‘filtration camps’ in horrific conditions. CNN's brand-new poll finds 66% say that they do not want to see Roe overturned. CNN’s Justice Correspondent, Jessica Schneider, joins to discuss what a post-Roe America would look like. The escape vehicle used by the Alabama corrections officer and the inmate she is accused of springing from jail is found in Tennessee. Lauderdale County Sheriff, Rick Singleton, joins to discuss the latest on the search. Plus, the Pentagon says it was not involved in Ukraine’s decision to strike Russia’s Movska warship, and a judge rules Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene shouldn’t be disqualified over the January 6 insurrection. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
78 minutes | May 6, 2022
13 States To Ban Abortions If Roe V. Wade Overturned
Thirteen states will see ‘trigger bans’ go into effect if Roe v. Wade is officially overturned, almost immediately banning abortions. Texas, which already has one of the most restrictive anti-abortion laws in the country, is one of those states. Former Democrat presidential candidate, Beto O'Rourke, is running in the Texas governor's race. He joins to discuss the impact the trigger ban will have on Texans seeking abortion services, and what a possible Roe decision could mean for the midterms. Plus, the Chief Justice speaks out on the SCOTUS leak controversy, the U.S. provided intelligence that helped Ukraine target Russia’s Movska warship, the manhunt Intensifies for an Alabama inmate and corrections officer who fled county jail together, and GOP leaders are fed up with Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s antics. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
78 minutes | May 5, 2022
Is The Integrity Of The Supreme Court In Doubt?
There’s a stark divide in the House on the SCOTUS draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, in a move that could enable more than half of States to ban abortions. With Senators raising concerns about whether some SCOTUS nominees were truthful about their stance on the legislation during their confirmation hearings, CNN’s Laura Coates and former U.S. Senator Doug Jones join to discuss what overturning Roe would mean for the integrity of the Court. The New York Times releases new audio of Kevin McCarthy calling Trump’s actions on January 6 “Atrocious” and “Totally wrong”, and also discussing invoking the 25th Amendment to remove the then President from office. Plus, the manhunt for Alabama corrections officer Vicky White and murder suspect Casey White (not related) continues following their disappearance from Lauderdale County jail, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.5% amid high inflation, and Ukrainian forces retake another village as they inch towards Russia. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
79 minutes | May 4, 2022
Roe V. Wade Draft Opinion Leak Sparks National Protests
Protests begin across the U.S. in the wake of the SCOTUS draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, as the Chief Justice confirms the draft is authentic and orders an investigation into how the document was leaked. Dr Richina Bicette-McCain is the Medical Director of McNair Campus Emergency Department. She joins to discuss what a post-Roe world would mean for women’s health. An Alabama sheriff says the corrections officer and inmate who disappeared on Friday had a ‘special relationship’, as a new surveillance video shows officer White leading the inmate to her patrol car, claiming she was taking him to the courthouse for a mental health evaluation. Plus, CNN projects J.D. Vance will win the Ohio GOP Senate primary, a proposed Missouri law would criminalize residents seeking abortions in other states, and Russian missile strikes hit Ukrainian power stations in Lviv. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
90 minutes | May 3, 2022
Supreme Court Draft Opinion Overturning Roe v. Wade Published
BREAKING NEWS: A Supreme Court draft of a majority opinion that would overturn the landmark 1973 abortion rights ruling Roe v. Wade is published by Politico. It could mean a seismic shift for women’s reproductive rights in America, but will it hold? Michael Moore is a former U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. He joins to discuss the investigative special grand jury that has been picked to determine if former President Trump and his allies committed any crimes in their efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi travels to Ukraine, becoming the highest-ranking U.S. official to meet with President Zelensky since the war began. Plus, Western officials believe Putin could formally declare war on Ukraine as soon as 9 May, and a manhunt is underway for a missing inmate and an Alabama corrections officer who vanished on Friday. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
77 minutes | Apr 29, 2022
Russia Blackmails The West With Nuclear Threat
Vladimir Putin sends a message to the West with ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv immediately after the U.N. Secretary General's meeting with President Zelensky in the Capital. CNN Host Fareed Zakaria joins to discuss Putin’s latest act of aggression, continual nuclear and economic threats, and whether the West’s thinking about global security and stability has to fundamentally change. Douglas London is a former CIA operations officer. He joins to discuss the mysterious deaths of two Russian Oligarchs who fell out of Putin’s circle. Plus, Rep. Madison Cawthorn angers GOP leaders after being caught with a gun at an airport for a second time, a class action lawsuit alleges Wells Fargo Bank discriminates against black mortgage customers and The January 6 Committee is to hold eight hearings in June. Who will be called as witnesses? Hosted by Don Lemon. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
77 minutes | Apr 28, 2022
Russian Military Unit Executed Surrendering Ukrainians
The U.S. says it has credible information that a Russian military unit executed Ukrainians who were attempting to surrender near Donetsk. CNN's Isa Soares reports on the latest, live from Ukraine. House Republicans are divided after GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy’s comments accusing Reps Matt Gaetz and Mo Brooks of endangering fellow Republicans after the Capitol riot were caught on tape and released this week. CNN’s Business-At-Large Editor, Richard Quest, joins to discuss Putin’s war and the risks to the global economy, and an investigation after George Floyd’s killing finds a decade of ‘discriminatory, race-based policing in Minneapolis’. Plus, rents spike 20% on average in 2-years, the World Bank warns higher food and energy prices could last for years, and American Trevor Reed is released from Russia in a prisoner swap. Hosted by Don Lemon. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
76 minutes | Apr 27, 2022
Meadows' Texts Reveal Rep. Scott Perry's Key Role In Election Fraud Lie
Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows’ texts reveal new details about the key role of Rep. Scott Perry in pushing the 2020 election fraud lie, and the attempts to overturn the result. As Putin pushes the false narrative that evidence of the massacre committed by Russian forces in Bucha, Ukraine, is fake, the local prosecutor building the case for war crimes shares photos of civilians killed in the town. The New York Times releases new audio of Kevin McCarthy after January 6, worrying the rhetoric of some members of his own party could incite violence. Plus, GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn is cited for bringing a loaded handgun to an airport, V.P. Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid-19, the Dow falls 800 points over recession fears and China erects fences in Shanghai to stop the spread of Covid. Hosted by Don Lemon. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
78 minutes | Apr 26, 2022
Elon Musk Strikes Deal To Buy Twitter For $44 Billion
The world's richest man, Elon Musk, buys Twitter in a $44 billion deal. He says it’s about free speech, but is it? Kara Swisher of the New York Times joins to discuss. More than 2000 of Mark Meadows’ text messages reveal the Trump inner circle’s communications before and after January 6, including one in which Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene raised the topic of martial law to keep Trump in power. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meet with President Zelensky in the highest-level U.S. visit to Ukraine since the Russian invasion began, delivering the message that the U.S. wants to see Russia’s military capabilities weakened. That, as a Kremlin spokesman says of Putin’s nuclear threat, "the danger is serious, it is real, it cannot be underestimated". Hosted by Don Lemon. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
77 minutes | Apr 23, 2022
Russia Reveals Ukraine War Goal
For the first time, a Russian military official reveals on state television that the goal of its invasion of Ukraine is to take full control of the South, as well as the Eastern Donbas region, and establish a land corridor connecting Russia to Crimea. That, as investigators look into the mysterious deaths of two Russian Oligarchs and their families 24-hours apart in Moscow. Damning new audio reveals GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy told lawmakers that Trump admitted to bearing some responsibility for the Capitol riot, and Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies she doesn’t remember her actions leading up to the January 6 insurrection at the unprecedented hearing challenging her congressional candidacy. Plus, Governor Ron DeSantis stokes the culture wars as Florida education officials reject maths textbooks they claim are indoctrinating students. Hosted by Don Lemon. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
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