CNN Primetime - Season 2 / Year 2023

With the 2024 election cycle fast approaching and debates around cancel culture raging across the nation, CNN Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent Jake Tapper sits down with comedian and political commentator Bill Maher for a special one-on-one conversation. In this wide-ranging interview, Maher weighs in on the next race for the White House, including who he thinks should and should not run, his take on cancel culture, and how far is too far in comedy today. Maher also opens up about what has influenced his career, his own controversial moments, and his views on both political parties.

CNN Anchor and Senior Legal Analyst Laura Coates hosts this CNN Primetime special that features defense and prosecution analysts and trial veterans from some of America's most high-profile criminal cases. These legal experts examine the evidence and witness testimony presented in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial as the trial nears closing arguments. Coates brings her legal expertise to the thoughtful consideration of the trial developments, as well as the debate on the legal presentations in the courtroom.

CNN Anchor Erin Burnett sits down with Dasha Navalnaya, the daughter of jailed Putin opposition leader Alexey Navalny, for the latest on her father's case, concerns about his health, and his nine-year sentence in a Russian penal colony. Erin also speaks with the director of the Oscar-nominated documentary NAVALNY, Daniel Roher, along with Christo Grozev, the lead Russia investigator for Bellingcat who helped uncover the perpetrators behind Navalny's poisoning and tied them to Russia's FSB security service. In late 2022, Russia's Ministry of the Interior placed Grozev on its "wanted" list.

CNN Anchor Sara Sidner hosts a special CNN Primetime event where the First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, sits down with CNN White House Correspondent Arlette Saenz in Africa for a wide-ranging conversation. See exclusive footage from her trip to Namibia and Kenya and hear from Dr. Biden on her priorities of addressing drought and hunger in the region, thoughts around the 2024 election, criticisms over her husband's age in potentially running for reelection, the Biden family, and the role of First Lady.

Following the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion and Biden's high-profile visit to Ukraine, CNN Anchor Wolf Blitzer sits down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for an exclusive CNN Primetime interview. In the wide-ranging conversation, Zelensky addresses the battle for Bakhmut, President Biden's recent visit to the war zone, the growing threat of China, and more.

As March Madness nears tipoff, CNN Anchor and Who's Talking to Chris Wallace? host Chris Wallace dives deeply into the annual event that dominates the country, transforms non-fans into fervent NCAA acolytes, and turns the term "Bracketology" into a science. Wallace sits down with new NCAA President Charlie Baker in his first televised interview since taking over the organization. In a wide-ranging conversation, he explores Baker's plans and how he is dealing with the significant changes in college sports – like players getting paid and how to make the tournament more equitable for women.

Wallace brings in several stakeholders ranging from coaches to players to big-name experts, including Jim Boeheim, the Hall of Famer and former head coach of the men's Syracuse Orange, leading them to win the National Championship, and later named Associated Press Coach of the Year; TNT sports commentator and former NBA player Kenny Smith; ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas; ESPN radio host, NBA analyst, and former NBA player Jay Williams; and basketball Hall of Famer and retired Notre Dame women's coach Ann "Muffet" McGraw, to discuss gender parity and the future of the sport.

As the fallout from the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank intensifies, CNN Anchor Poppy Harlow examines the state of banking in America and what it means for businesses and consumers. The one-hour special brings together some of the nation's most respected and experienced financial voices to give viewers context and perspective on what's next for the industry, and the Federal Reserve's looming decision.

Following the news events of near plane collisions and dangerous turbulence, CNN airs a one-hour special taking an in-depth look at the recent troubles in America's aviation industry.

CNN anchor Kate Bolduan, along with CNN correspondents Omar Jimenez and Pete Muntean, gives viewers an inside and simulated perspective of what pilots and air traffic controllers, flight attendants, and passengers have to contend with during such emergencies. Captain Chesley Sullenberger will be among the pilots, flight attendants, and passengers weighing in on the path forward.

Pamela Brown and her panel of legal experts discuss and analyze the most recent court rulings and other developments in the legal cases involving former President Donald Trump.

Kaitlan Collins hosts a guest panel to discuss today's latest news about investigations into former President Trump, the FED hiking its key interest rate to curb inflation despite a banking crisis, and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's testifying before a skeptical Congress considering a ban of the app. 

Following TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's first appearance before Congress, CNN's Abby Phillip closely examines the popular app and the efforts by the White House, lawmakers from both parties, and some schools to restrict the app over security concerns. The CNN Primetime special will analyze TikTok's response to the criticism, why the app is so popular, its effect on teens, and the potential threat to national security.

CNN Anchor Jake Tapper sat down with Jason Sudeikis, creator of the 11-time Emmy award-winning show Ted Lasso, for a one-on-one conversation. Following an important and ever-relevant discussion at the White House regarding mental health this week, Sudeikis discusses how Ted Lasso resonates with people worldwide by promoting positivity, lifting others up, and rooting for the underdog while also tackling sensitive issues like mental health. The wide-ranging discussion also looks back at the kid from Kansas City who is arguably one of the most recognizable faces in TV at the moment, spanning from his time in improv to Saturday Night Live to his now Emmy-award-winning show.

As multiple investigations into former President Donald Trump heat up, CNN Anchor and Chief Investigative Correspondent Pamela Brown brings legal experts and journalists together for this episode. With four separate investigations into Trump moving forward simultaneously, join Brown and her expert guests as they unpack the latest developments and examine the implications for the former President and his inner circle. This episode updates the original airing on March 21, 2023.

CNN's Kaitlan Collins and her guest panel discuss the school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27, 2023, which re-ignited the national gun debate. Also, they review updates of investigations into former President Donald Trump and technology leaders sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence.

What does the Trump rally-crashing comedian Jordan Klepper think of the state of the 2024 race for the White House? Find out when he joins Kaitlan Collins.

As tensions on the global stage continue to rise and the 2024 election takes shape, former Vice President Mike Pence joins CNN Anchor Wolf Blitzer for a one-on-one conversation. In the wide-ranging interview, Pence will discuss his own political future, the multiple investigations into former President Donald Trump, Israel turmoil, attacks on American bases, the fate of entitlements, and more.

CNN's Kaitlan Collins reviews today's news and upcoming events about the indictment of former President Donald Trump. He will be arraigned in New York City on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. 

Following the historic arrest and arraignment of the former president yesterday, Pamela Brown and expert guests examine the charges and explore Trump's next legal moves. This episode updates the airings on March 21 & March 28, 2023.

Join CNN's Kaitlan Collins for special events and unique conversations with a guest panel discussing today's news.

As the world's banking industry remains on edge after high-profile collapses, the leader of America's biggest bank, JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon, joins CNN anchor Poppy Harlow for an exclusive interview airing across CNN TV and CNN Digital. In his first televised interview since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Dimon will discuss the fate of banking, where the U.S. economy is headed, the Federal Reserve's next moves, the debt ceiling standoff, and much more.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

Kaitlan Collins is joined by Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. As he takes on Trump in his bid for the White House, where does he stand on the guns and abortion debates? Also, she covers the latest news with special guests. 

A CNN Primetime Exclusive: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joins Kaitlan Collins for his first interview since the Louisville bank shooting on April 10, 2023. He discusses gun violence and the five people killed: Tommy Elliott (his friend), Josh Barrick, Juliana Farmer, Jim Tutt, and Deana Eckert. 

Other guests discuss gun violence, the Fox News defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems, and the uncertain fate of the Murdoch Empire due to children's differing views.

CNN's Kaitlan Collins interviews Trump's former Attorney General Bill Barr. They discuss former President Trump's indictment, his many legal investigations, and other current news.
 

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

Pamela Brown hosts Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-New York) and Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Florida) as they debate solutions on gun violence, the economy, wealth inequality, and the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. 

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

Live special coverage of the January 6th Indictment of Donald Trump.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

Live special coverage of the January 6th Indictment of Donald Trump.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

Special coverage of the Georgia indictment of former President Donald Trump.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

CNN's top anchors cover the latest news and special events with unique conversations about the issues that matter the most from around the world.

The US House of Representatives voted today to oust its Speaker for the first time in history. When Speaker Kevin McCarthy failed to keep his leadership post, his 269-day speakership became the shortest in more than 140 years. The House must now elect a new speaker, but no clear alternative has the support needed to win the gavel. McCarthy said Tuesday night he will not seek the speakership again.