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Laura Coates Live

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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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A federal judge on Friday blocked the Kennedy Center from temporarily closing its doors for a yearslong renovation and said its board violated the law when it added President Trump’s name to the historic performing arts venue.

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The US and Iran reached a tentative agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and start nuclear talks, according to US officials — though President Trump has not signed off on it yet. Iranian officials have not yet commented on a potential deal.

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The president’s national approval ratings may be near their weakest overall. But a series of red-state primaries in May have shown that conservative voters remain fiercely supportive of Trump.

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Tulsi Gabbard
Director of National Intelligence (previous)
Former DNI
Episode: Trump Met with Security Officials Today on Iran
Christopher Macharolli
Attorney representing January 6th defendants
Independent attorney
Episode: Trump Met with Security Officials Today on Iran
Ron Brownstein
CNN Senior Political Analyst
CNN
Episode: Trump Met with Security Officials Today on Iran
Michael Isikoff
Investigation journalist
Yahoo News / NBC News contributor
Episode: Trump Met with Security Officials Today on Iran
Andrew Desiderio
Senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News
Punchbowl News
Episode: GOP Mutiny
Noelle Nickpore
Republican strategist
Republican strategist
Episode: GOP Mutiny
Herb Conaway
Democratic Congressman from New Jersey
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: GOP Mutiny
Daniel Hodges
Metropolitan Police Department Officer
Metropolitan Police Department
Episode: Trump Defends DOJ’s New $1.8B Fund
Kurt Bardella
Former advisor on the House Oversight Committee
Endeavor PAC
Episode: Trump Defends DOJ’s New $1.8B Fund

Host

Laura Coates
Host of the show

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 3.8k ratings
  • Laura “Diddy” Coates

    Constantly referred to Sean Combs as “Diddy” like a fangirl like she’s reporting entertainment. Be professional.

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    DP’67
    United States2 months ago
  • Laura “Diddy” Coates

    Constantly referred to Sean Combs as “Diddy” like a fangirl like she’s reporting entertainment.

    Apple Podcasts
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    DP’67
    United States3 months ago
  • Laura “Diddy” Coates

    Constantly refers to Sean Combs as “Diddy” like a fangirl and reporting entertainment.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DP’67
    United States6 months ago
  • Laura “Diddy” Coates

    She constantly refers to Sean Combs as “Diddy” like a fangirl and like he’s some superhero good guy. Be professional, Coates.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DP’67
    United States8 months ago
  • 9 days in a row of Diddy trial -

    There is a ton of more important news stories - mix it up - you're obsessed.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Failed Boomer
    United Statesa year ago

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Some reviews note cross-talk or pacing issues during panels and guest interactions.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous policy and legal context in discussions.
Positive feedback highlights standout guest insights and live reporting segments.
Several listeners say the show informs their understanding of current events and governance.

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#66
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#162
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#191
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#210
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Trump Gets Another Revenge Win As Massie Loses GOP Primary
Q: What does the panel think about Trump's strategy of endorsing challengers in GOP primaries?
They see it as a high-stakes, loyalty-driven approach that can shake up established party dynamics, reward allies, and potentially redraw the political map, but also risk alienating some traditional Republicans and spending large sums in primaries that may not always yield favorable general-election outcomes.
Trump’s DOJ Sets Up $1.8B Fund for MAGA Allies
Q: You mean for the IRS claim?
The interaction suggests that there may be ambiguity about how the fund relates to various government actions, including potential overlaps with other IRS-related or government-wide settlements, warranting further clarification.
Trump Defends DOJ’s New $1.8B Fund
Q: What is the core concern about the fund's structure?
The panel and guests express that the fund resembles a discretionary, unaccountable mechanism that could be used to reward allies, rather than a transparent, independently administered liability fund.
GOP Mutiny
Q: What happened in the meeting between Senate Republicans and the acting Attorney General Todd Blanch?
The meeting was described as hostile, with Republican senators expressing anger over having to deal with the issue so close to the election and demanding basic information; they proposed using the reconciliation bill to restrict funding and pressed for accountability and transparency from the administration.
Gerrymandering Intensifies After SCOTUS Weakens Voting Rights Act
Q: What is the core impact of the Virginia ruling on voters there?
It effectively undermines the referendum by focusing on timing and procedural grounds, which may nullify the public's choice while also signaling a broader pattern of manipulating district lines post-decision, risking disenfranchisement for Black voters.

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This program delivers brisk, issue-driven conversations centered on politics, law, national security, and media. A rotating panel analyzes current events—from foreign policy and Supreme Court rulings to domestic governance and major trials—with live reporting elements and expert context. Noteworthy is the mix of legal and policy analysis, high-profile guests, and sharp, real-time debate that helps listeners understand how decisions at the federal and state levels translate into everyday impacts. The show stands out for its willingness to cross traditional beats—bridging courtroom insights, national security debates, and cultural commentary—while keeping complex topics accessible for engaged, civic-minded audiences.

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2. Christopher Macharolli
3. Ron Brownstein
4. Michael Isikoff
5. Andrew Desiderio
6. Noelle Nickpore
7. Herb Conaway
8. Daniel Hodges

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