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Laura Coates Live

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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43:30

Dem Rep: DOD Didn’t Even Bring Lawyers To Boat Strike...

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/31

Strike first, answer questions never? We take you inside the stunning briefing that has Democrats furious about the deadly strikes on alleged drug boats. Plus, the shutdown moves from Congress to the courts as we await a high-stakes ruling that stave off a major crisis over food stamps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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47:21

Trump, Xi Hold High-Stakes Meeting Amid Trade War

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/30

President Trump and China’s President Xi went face-to-face to discuss trade negotiations and at stake is the trade war that has put the United States’ economy on a roller coaster ride that just doesn’t seem to end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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43:27

Category 5 Hits Jamaica

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/29

The carnage continues as Hurricane Melissa churns from Jamaica to Cuba. Plus, ICE is in the hot seat as the intense and dramatic shakeup being planned to turbo charge Trump’s deportations is underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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45:56

Food Bank Officials Warn Of “Catastrophe” If SNAP...

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/28

The panic sets in as the dirty shutdown politics get set to inflict pain that hasn’t been seen in 60 years. Could it sway the debate over who’s to blame? Plus, the real reason why Trump may be refusing to rule out the unconstitutional third term run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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46:30

U.S. Has Now Taken Out 10 Alleged Drug Boats, Killing...

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/25

The US Treasury Department announced on Friday that it is sanctioning Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of playing a “role in the global illicit drug trade.” Also sanctioned are Petro’s wife and son, and Colombia’s interior minister.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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45:45

NBA Stars Charged In Scheme Rigging Bets &...

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/24

Portland Trail Blazers head coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA journeyman Damon Jones are among 34 people indicted in connection with two separate federal gambling investigations announced by the Eastern District of New York on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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46:39

Federal Workers Form Line At Food Bank Amid Shutdown...

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/23

Furloughed government workers speak out about the effects of the shutdown on their everyday lives. Missing paychecks are taking a toll while they try to balance everyday expenses, insurance payments, rent, and even college tuition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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41:30

Shutdown Day 21: Some In GOP Say Trump Needs To Get...

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/22

Lawmakers have yet to reach an agreement to pay federal workers. GOP Sen. Ron Johnson introduced a bill that would only pay those who are being asked to continue working through the weekslong shutdown, while Democrats are pushing for all federal workers to be paid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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46:50

Appeals Court Rules Trump Can Send Troops To Portland

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/21

A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling Monday will allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in Portland — an important legal victory in a showdown over presidential power that’s happening on multiple fronts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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45:47

Trump Insists: “I’m No King” Ahead Of Nationwide...

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/18

Amid an ongoing government shutdown and Trump’s push to deploy National Guard troops to American cities, millions are gearing up to protest his administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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46:29

Trump Reacts To Bolton Indictment

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/17

John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser-turned-adversary, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland on Thursday. Bolton, the third high-profile Trump political enemy to be indicted in less than a month, now faces eight counts of transmission of national defense information and 10 counts of retention of national defense information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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45:48

White House Budget Chief Threatens 10,000 Layoffs

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/16

The Office of Management and Budget director warned that layoffs could climb “north of 10,000.” A memo was circulated in September that instructed agencies to prepare for mass layoffs in the event of a shutdown. This as Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez signaled at a CNN town hall that an end to the shutdown is far, far away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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47:11

Red Sates Face Major Obamacare Price Hikes If...

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/15

The government shutdown clock ticks up while the countdown to higher health costs closes in, including for states that voted for Trump. Will Congress find any way out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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45:53

Palestinians Celebrate Release Of Nearly 2,000 Prisoners

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/14

For the first time in more than two years, Hamas and its allies are not holding any living hostages in Gaza. Meanwhile, 1,718 Palestinian detainees who were being held in Israel without charge were released on Monday and returned to Gaza. Israel also released 250 Palestinians serving long-term sentences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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45:55

Trump Admin Lays Off 4,000+ Federal Workers Amid...

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/11

More than 4,000 federal employees received layoff notices Friday as part of the Trump administration’s broad effort to reshape the government while it remains shutdown, according to a court filing.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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46:16

Trump Foe Letitia James Indicted After Trump’s Pressure

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/10

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents. James has been under investigation since May over a 2023 mortgage she took out to buy a home in Norfolk, Virginia.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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46:32

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

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/09

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a US-brokered ceasefire framework that will allow for the swift release of all hostages held in Gaza, Israeli withdrawal to an agreed point and the release of some Palestinian prisoners.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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45:23

Bondi Repeatedly Dodges Questions, Attacks Democrats...

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/08

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday showed the sharp divide between the left and the right on how justice in the US is being carried out. Democrats and Republicans repeatedly talked past one another throughout the hearing, pointing fingers across the aisle over who was to blame for weaponizing the Justice Department.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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46:42

Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks Him From Sending Guard...

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/07

The Trump administration’s efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Democrat-led cities have prompted a legal showdown between the White House and state and local officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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46:27

Defense Vows To Appeal Sentence: “Judge Acted Like A...

Laura Coates Live ·

2025/10/04

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison for his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He also must pay a $500,000 fine.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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