Laura Coates Live

Laura Coates

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Booking Overview

A daily news and legal-analysis show covering major political, legal, election, and pop-culture stories, with primarily host-led episodes and occasional topical external voices. Credible pitches include legal analysts, election experts, policy specialists, firsthand witnesses, survivors, and relevant cultural commentators; booking is likely high-difficulty because guests must offer immediate relevance to major breaking stories and meet a national CNN news standard.

Metrics

Episodes: 1653

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 148.0k followers

Contact Information

podcasts@cnn.com

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Host

Laura Coates - CNN senior legal analyst, attorney, author, and commentator known for explaining major legal and political developments.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Legal analysts, political and election experts, policy professionals, firsthand witnesses, survivors, and other credible voices directly connected to major current stories.
Required Achievements:  
Relevant professional expertise, Direct firsthand experience with a major news event

Recent Guest Discussions

CNN - Violence Allegations Involving Graham Platner (former Girlfriend Describing His Violent Behavior).

Recent Topics

Law, Politics, Elections, Pop Culture, News

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Laura Coates Live
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GOP Sen. Confronts Hegseth on Iran: “We Need Straight Answers"

July 22, 2026

The war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, according to US Defense Secretary Hegseth, but the bill is likely much higher, experts have told CNN. He and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine testified before Congress to seek additional funding for the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s Iran War Slipping into a Quagmire with U.S. Troops at Risk

July 21, 2026

The US completed more strikes against Iran, US Central Command said late Monday, hours after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would pay for the deaths of three service members over the past few days. Iranian state media reported explosions in several locations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s Election Demands Now Entering the Threat Stage

July 18, 2026

The Trump administration is escalating its attacks on election officials in key battleground states, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin doubling down on claims that hundreds of thousands of non-citizens are illegally registered to vote – claims that the agency has quietly acknowledged aren’t fully vetted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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