Trump Admin. Considering Pompeo For National Security Adviser, Secretary Of State; Biden Leads Field; Warren, Sanders Tied; Remembering 9/11

Former Vice President Joe Biden says he is counting on a victory when South Carolina holds its primary and he's received a big boost. Long-time South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn is supporting him in the race for the White House. Clyburn joins Anderson Cooper to explain why he wants Biden to win the nomination. Plus, could Andrew Yang, the former Democratic presidential candidate, be Michael Bloomberg's running mate? He tells AC360° the Bloomberg campaign isn't the only one to reach out to him about an endorsement and about possibly being a running mate. Airdate: February 27, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Feb 202041min

Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez joins Anderson Cooper to discuss why despite the tightening and contentious race, he thinks the Democrats will come together behind one nominee to try and beat President Trump. Plus, former Obama White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel tells AC360° why he says "panic" is the way to describe the mood in the Democratic party right now. The former Chicago Mayor also explains why he thinks mayors have the most important jobs in politics. Airdate: February 25, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Feb 202041min

Bernie Sanders is facing some criticism after saying "it's unfair to simply say everything is bad" with the way Fidel Castro ruled Cuba, noting a literacy program the dictator put in place. Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a Democrat from South Florida, joins AC360° to explain why she finds those comments "absolutely unacceptable." Plus, James Clapper, former Director of National Intelligence, tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin has "weakened the intelligence community." Airdate: February 24, 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Feb 202040min

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