Throughout the month of July, scorching temperatures have broken records on several continents — the latest in a trend caused by the climate crisis. Meanwhile, in the US, extreme rainfall has led to devastating floods and toxic wildfire smoke has drifted down from Canada, prompting unhealthy air alerts in multiple cities. In today’s episode, we break down why this moment is uniquely dangerous and look at how the climate crisis is already forcing people’s hands about where to live.  Guest: Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hunter Biden was found guilty on three federal felony gun charges on Tuesday, becoming the first child of a US president to be convicted of a federal crime. In this episode, we examine how the fallout could impact the presidential race and look ahead to Hunter’s next trial in September.  Guest: Marshall Cohen, CNN Reporter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Conviction of Hunter Biden

With less than five months until Election Day, coverage of the campaign is about to heat up. In this episode, we explain how candidates are calibrating their media footprints in key swing states. Plus, we have a guide to navigating potential disinformation and AI-generated content on social media.  Guest: Hadas Gold, CNN Media Correspondent   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your 2024 Election Media Guide

Donald Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a felony. So, what happens now? Audie Cornish is joined by CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes from outside Trump Tower to walk us through the next steps in the case and the potential impact this verdict could have on the election.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump is Guilty. Now What?

Note: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence.  Outrage has rippled through the entertainment industry ever since CNN exclusively obtained disturbing surveillance video showing Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016. After initially denying the incident and others alleged ever happened, Diddy apologized for his actions in the video. In this episode, we explore why many say the apology falls short and look at how the case fits into the wider #MeToo movement.  Guest: Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Entertainment Correspondent    If you or someone you know is struggling with intimate partner violence, there are resources available, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Diddy’s Downfall Says About the Legacy of #MeToo

Donald Trump’s ex-attorney and fixer Michael Cohen took the stand this week in the former President’s New York criminal hush money trial. During cross-examination, Trump’s lawyers appeared to strike a blow against Cohen’s credibility. In this episode, we examine how the testimony could swing the trial as we near the end of the prosecution’s case.  Guest: Kara Scannell, CNN Correspondent   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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