Pres. Trump: Democrats Are Launching Impeachment Inquiry Because They Are "Going To Lose The Election"

President Trump this week commuted Rod Blagojevich's 14-year federal prison sentence. The former Illinois governor joins Anderson Cooper to discuss the president's decision that freed him from prison-but which was criticized by Democrats and Republicans. He also defends himself against prosecutors he calls "corrupt". Airdate: February 21, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Feb 202041min

Michael Bloomberg facing the first major test of his presidential campaign during his debut on the debate stage in Las Vegas. Andrew Yang, former Democratic presidential candidate, dropped out of the race after the New Hampshire primary. He joins Anderson Cooper, to discuss what he's looking for from the remaining candidates. President Trump says he will name Richard Grenell, the current American ambassador to Germany and loyalist to the President, as the next acting Director of National Intelligence. Carrie Cordero, who was a Senior Associate General Counsel at the Office of the DNI, calls Grenell's appointment "outrageous" and explains why he isn't qualified for the position. Airdate: February 19, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Feb 202041min

More than 2,000 former Justice Department officials, who served both in Republican and Democratic administrations, have released a statement calling on Attorney General Bill Barr to resign. Elie Honig, a former federal prosecutor who signed this protest statement, joins Anderson Cooper. Plus, Tom Perez, Democratic National Committee chairman, discusses the upcoming Nevada caucus and why he says this process will go much smoother than Iowa. Airdate: February 17, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Feb 202042min

Andrew McCabe, former FBI Deputy Director, joins Anderson Cooper to talk about the Justice Department dropping the criminal investigation against him and why he said he's "disgusted" it took two years to reach this conclusion. Plus, Sam Donaldson, former ABC News anchor, has never endorsed a political candidate until now. He joins AC360 to discuss why he's backing former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Airdate: February 14, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Feb 202041min

Tim O'Brien, a senior adviser for Mike Bloomberg 2020, joins Anderson Cooper to talk about campaign strategy and how Bloomberg plans to take on President Trump. Plus, Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell reacts to Attorney General Barr's latest comments and what he would like to ask him when he testifies in front of the House Judiciary Committee. Airdate: February 13, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Feb 202041min

Senator Bernie Sanders, the front-runner in the Democratic race for the White House, joins Anderson Cooper to talk about his win in New Hampshire and responds to comments from opponent former Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Plus, another Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses her performances in Iowa and New Hampshire and why she says her campaign is far from over. Airdate: February 12, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Feb 202041min

Democratic candidates make last pitches to New Hampshire voters; Candidates intensify attacks just hours before first NH voters; CNN Poll: Senator Sanders ahead in New Hampshire; President Trump repeatedly attacks Dem Senator Manchin for guilty votes; Manchin on President Trump's attacks "They're not unexpected;" "I think it is who he is;" Manchin: President Trump needs "to act like a responsible adult, and he's not;" AG Barr confirms Justice Department reviewing info Giuliani got in Ukraine; President Trump fires Lt. Col. Vindman, his twin brother and ambassador Sondland; A divided houseTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Feb 202041min

All seven Democrats talk about impeachment trial; Lofgren: President Trump has not been exonerated; Demings: "We did not have a fair trial;" Nadler on President Trump: "You can't normalize this conduct;" Schiff: "I find myself optimistic coming out of this trial;" Schiff on Romney: "One person can change the course of history;" Schiff: Bolton refused to give a sworn affidavit in trial after Senators voted down additional testimony; Nadler: It's "completely irrelevant" what Hunter Biden did or didn't do; Jeffries: The President "hasn't learned his lesson"To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Feb 202042min