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Laura Coates Live

CNN Podcasts 1617 episodes Latest May 30, 2026

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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Trump Claims “Great Settlement” in War; No Confirmation from Iran Jun 12, 2026 2860 President Trump claimed the US has “ended the war with Iran,” after announcing a “great settlement” that he said would resolve the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said Vice President Vance could attend a signing ceremony in Europe in the coming days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“I Love the Inflation”: Trump Downplays Rising costs Amid War Jun 11, 2026 2815 Annual inflation rose to a three-year-high of 4.2% in May, underscoring how elevated energy prices are rippling through the US economy, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prices rose 0.5% on a monthly basis, driven higher by the US-Israeli war with Iran, the latest Consumer Price Index shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Platner to Win Maine Dem Nomination, Will Face Sen. Collins Jun 10, 2026 2859 Marine veteran Graham Platner will win the Democratic Senate nomination, CNN projects, setting up a showdown against five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins, a race critical to Democrats’ chances of flipping four GOP-held seats and winning a majority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump Fumes as Pratt Fails to Advance in L.A. Mayor’s Race Jun 9, 2026 2890 Nithya Raman will advance to the November election in the Los Angeles mayoral race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, after overtaking Spencer Pratt for second place as more votes were counted in the days after the June 2 primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump Says He “Wouldn’t Mind” If New Spy Chief Makes Cuts Jun 6, 2026 2823 President Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to be less shackled and free to start cutting. Plus, Trump’s DOJ claims no one can stop the White House ballroom construction and the president can even tear down the Statue of Liberty if he wanted to.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Key GOP Senators Skeptical as Trump Eyes Blanche for AG Jun 5, 2026 2882 Todd Blanche is facing new hurdles as the president prepares to nominate him for attorney general. Did Pam Bondi just hurt his chances?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
House Votes to Rein in Trump’s War with Iran Jun 4, 2026 2738 The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran, a significant rebuke to Trump and his handling of the conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Now: Polls Close in CA Amid Battle for Governor, L.A. Mayor Jun 3, 2026 2815 Voting is over in California, Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, New Jersey, and New Mexico. In California, CNN is watching a tight contest for mayor of Los Angeles. And in Iowa, a key US Senate matchup is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Democrats Push Bill to Permanently Block Trump’s “$1.8B Slush Fund” Jun 2, 2026 2878 The Trump administration has signaled to Republican congressional leaders that it plans to drop the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, though it was unclear how firm or permanent that plan is, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump Gives Up on Kennedy Center After Judge Orders Name Removed May 30, 2026 2861 A federal judge on Friday blocked the Kennedy Center from temporarily closing its doors for a yearslong renovation and said its board violated the law when it added President Trump’s name to the historic performing arts venue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sources: Tentative Iran Deal Would Reopen Strait, Open Nuclear Talks May 29, 2026 2818 The US and Iran reached a tentative agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and start nuclear talks, according to US officials — though President Trump has not signed off on it yet. Iranian officials have not yet commented on a potential deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump’s DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Into E. Jean Carroll May 28, 2026 2795 The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine columnist who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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