Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was praised by Democrats in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic for his strong and steady leadership. A little more than a year later, he had resigned in disgrace following multiple sexual harassment allegations (he denied wrongdoing). Now, he is attempting an unlikely political comeback in New York City. We break down the June 24 mayoral primary and how it could impact the city’s standing with the Trump administration.
Guests: Gloria Pazmino, CNN Correspondent
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The Civilian Cost of Israel and Iran’s Conflict
As Israel and Iran strike each other, civilians are caught in the middle. We hear about how people in both countries are coping and get an explainer on why Iran’s nuclear program is so contentious.
Guests: Clarissa Ward, CNN Chief International Correspondent & Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent
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‘It's Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell 2.0.’: Trump’s Trans Service Member Ban
Transgender troops have begun separating from the military under a Pentagon policy dismissing service members who have a diagnosis, history or exhibit symptoms of gender dysphoria. We hear from a transgender service member who says the fallout reminds him of one of the military’s darkest periods.
Guest: Benjamin Kibler, US Navy Senior Chief
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Episode Photo: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters
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Public Safety and Politics Collide in LA
After President Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines to California to stop immigration enforcement protests in Los Angeles, other states are wondering: are we next? We hear about how Trump overrode Governor Gavin Newsom and what it could mean for future protests.
Guest: Josh Campbell, CNN Correspondent
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How Trump’s Coal Cuts Are Hitting His Diehards
President Donald Trump wants coal to be king again – but what about the people who have risked everything to extract it? A CNN investigation has revealed how the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have slashed protections for vulnerable coal miners.
Guest: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent
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Episode Photo by: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
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