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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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Latest Episodes

A look at how Todd Blanche convinced GOP holdouts to back him with concessions that may not be what they seem. Plus, why Jeanine Pirro’s job may be at risk over the botched Reflecting Pool case she dismissed.

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The Justice Department admitted that President Trump’s $14 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was “hasty and botched,” and it is dropping the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn that accused him of vandalizing th... more

President Trump said that he wouldn’t object to temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche as his nominee for attorney general amid resistance from two Republican senators, another blow to Blanche’s confirmation battle.

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Senate GOP leaders were forced to postpone a vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination to be President Trump’s attorney general late Wednesday, with a key GOP senator refusing to yield in a weeks-long battle with the administration over its controver... more

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Wes Moore
Governor of Maryland and Vice Chair of the National Governors Association
Maryland Governor's Office
Episode: DOJ Trust Crisis Grows as Pool Case Collapses
Fareed Zakaria
Host of CNN's Fareed Zakaria, GPS
CNN
Episode: Blanche Nomination Standoff Shows Why DOJ Independence Matters
Oliver Larkin
Democratic Socialist candidate for Congress
Campaign for Congress
Episode: Blanche Nomination Standoff Shows Why DOJ Independence Matters
Senator Cory Booker
Democratic Senator from New Jersey, member of Senate Judiciary Committee
United States Senate
Episode: Blanche Nomination Stalls Amid GOP Pushback
Dr. Deborah Birx
Physician, former COVID-19 Task Force coordinator
Public health/public service
Episode: Blanche Nomination Stalls Amid GOP Pushback
Bob Cusack
Editor of The Washington Examiner
Media
Episode: Blanche Nomination Stalls Amid GOP Pushback
David Jolly
Politician, former U.S. Representative
Politics
Episode: Blanche Nomination Stalls Amid GOP Pushback
Joe Morelli
Democratic Congressman, Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Todd Blanche’s Uncertain Future Threatens Trump’s Agenda
Viles Dorsenville
Executive director of the Haitian Community Help and Support Center in Springfield, Ohio
Haitian Community Help and Support Center
Episode: Todd Blanche’s Uncertain Future Threatens Trump’s Agenda

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Laura Coates
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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
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  • Laura “Diddy” Coates

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

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    DP’67
    United States5 months ago
  • Laura “Diddy” Coates

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

    Apple Podcasts
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    DP’67
    United States8 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.

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    DP’67
    United States10 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.

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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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#159
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#178
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#199
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Todd Blanche’s Uncertain Future Threatens Trump’s Agenda
Q: Congressman Morelli, what do you think the president is trying to do to lay groundwork to challenge November's election results?
Morelli explains a mix of tactics including preemptive concerns about vulnerabilities and the necessity of documenting commitments to prevent misuse, while emphasizing safeguarding the will of the people.
Blanche Nomination Stalls Amid GOP Pushback
Q: Why would anyone want tax immunity if they were not doing anything wrong?
The guest suggested that tax immunity is framed as a safeguard against political weaponization and as a way to protect individuals who hold powerful positions from financial manipulation, though it remains controversial and viewed by opponents as a loophole that could enable misconduct.
Trump’s Iran War Slipping into a Quagmire with U.S. Troops at Risk
Q: A viewer asks how you think the American people feel about asking Congress for $80 billion while Trump's family continues to benefit.
The panelists argued that public sentiment is skeptical and that leadership must convincingly justify the costs and tradeoffs, emphasizing that trusted messaging and policy clarity are key to maintaining support.
Planter Exits Race with Defiant Speech Attacking “Those in Power”
Q: What about due process for allegations against Platner—how should that be handled in a primary race?
Arguably, there needs to be a vetting process to determine which allegations are real and which are not, while ensuring that voters' voices are not pre-empted by party machinery or fear of controversy.
Planter Exits Race with Defiant Speech Attacking “Those in Power”
Q: Should voters be able to decide and not have the party apparatus control the nomination?
Panelists respond that the goal is to empower everyday Mainers and have an open, transparent process, though they acknowledge practical constraints like time and the need for a viable path to nomination.

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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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Recent guests on Laura Coates Live include:

1. Wes Moore
2. Fareed Zakaria
3. Oliver Larkin
4. Senator Cory Booker
5. Dr. Deborah Birx
6. Bob Cusack
7. David Jolly
8. Joe Morelli

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