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January 25, 2017
• The Messy Truth with Van Jones


January 16, 2017
• CNN Special Report, First Daughter: Ivanka Trump; Sasha and Malia Obama's White House Childhood; Trump Administration Picks Under Fire; HHS Nominee Introduced Bill To Help Company He Invested In; Complaint; Wife Of Orlando Shooter Under Arrest; Gene Cernan, Last Astronaut On The Moon. Aired 9-10p ET


January 13, 2017
• History Made: The Legacy of Michelle Obama. Aired 9-10p ET


January 12, 2017
• Town Hall Meeting with House Speaker Paul Ryan. Aired 9=10p ET


January 11, 2017
• The Messy Truth with Van Jones. Aired 9-10:10p ET


January 09, 2017
• Town Hall Meeting with Sen. Bernie Sanders. Aired 9-10p ET


January 01, 2017
• CNN Welcomes 2017; Counting Down to Midnight in New Orleans. Aired 12-1:05a ET


December 31, 2016
• Countdown To 2017; 35 People Killed In Istanbul Nightclub Attack. Aired 11p-12a ET
• New Year's Eve. Aired 10-11p ET
• Special New Year's Eve Coverage. Aired 9-10p ET
• Countdown To 2017 with Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin. Aired 8-9p ET


December 29, 2016
• All the Best, All the Worst 2015. Aired 9-10p ET


December 28, 2016
• The Murder of JonBenet. Aired 9-10p ET


December 27, 2016
• All the Best, All the Worst 2016. Aired 9-10p ET


December 25, 2016
• The Legacy of Barack Obama. Aired 9-11a ET


December 21, 2016
• Why They Hate Us. Aired 9-10p ET


December 15, 2016
• War of Words; Conflict of Interest; Vladimir Putin Likely Approved the Hacking. Aired 10-11p ET
• U.S. Official: DNC Hacking Tools Point to Russia; Obama: "We Need to Take Action" Against Russia; Langley: Trump Thinks Russia Hack Used to Deligitimize Election; Trump to Be Deposed in Lawsuit Against Celebrity Chef; Van Jones Talks to Trump Voters in OH; Aleppo Evacuations Begin. Aired 9-10p ET


December 13, 2016
• The Murder of JonBenet. Aired 9-10p ET


December 11, 2016
• CNN Heroes: 10th Anniversary Gala. Aired 8-10p ET


December 09, 2016
• CNN Heroes. Aired 9-10p ET
• CNN 2016 Hero of the Year. Aired 10-11p ET


December 08, 2016
• EPA With a Climate Change Denier; Trump on His Thank You Tour; Filling Cabinet Positions; Leaving Companies Threatened. Aired 10-11p ET
• Trump Holds Third "Thank You Tour" Rally; Trump to Remain Executive Producer of "Celebrity Apprentice"; Report: Trump Said to Intend to Keep Stake in Company; Trump Taps Third General for His Inner Circle; Sandy Hook Hoaxes Target Victim's Families; Former FL Professor Contends Massacre was a Hoax; John Glenn, Symbol of the Space Age, Dies at 95. Aired 9-10p ET


December 07, 2016
• Gay Marriage Now Legal; Osama Bin Laden Killed; War Using Technology; Enemies List; ISIS' Birth; Broken Promises; Climate Change; Dealing With Enemies; Historic Conversation; Reagan's Presidency. Aired 10-11p ET
• Fareed Zakaria Looks At Obama's Years In Office. Aired 9-10p ET


December 06, 2016
• The Messy Truth. Aired 9-10p ET


November 29, 2016
• Space War: The Next Battlefield. Aired 9-10p ET


November 19, 2016
• Fit Nation: Around the World in 8 Races. Aired 2:30-3p ET


November 17, 2016
• Panel Discusses Trump Victory. Aired 9-10p ET


November 10, 2016
• Protests Break Out after Trump's Stunning Victory; The Fallout After Trump Win. Aired 1-2a ET
• America's Choice: Trump's Stunning Victory Ignites Protests; Obama Promises A "Peaceful Transition"; Trump Not Turning to Insiders for Cabinet Positions; Reaction to Trump's Victory from Around the World. Aired 1-2a ET


November 09, 2016
• Historic Night Sees Donald Trump Win Presidency; Trump to Meet with Obama on Thursday; Trump Has 289 Electoral Votes. Aired 3-4a ET
• Election Night in America: Clinton Will Not Speak Tonight. Aired 2-3a ET
• Donald Trump Leading Presidential Race; Historic Revolution in American Election; Several States Too Close to Call. Aired 1-2a ET
• Live Coverage of Election 2016; Donald Trump Leading Hillary Clinton in Electoral Votes. Aired 12-1a ET


November 08, 2016
• Election Night in America: Clinton Carries California; Hidden Trump Voters. Aired 11p-12a ET
• CNN Discusses a Very Tight Election; Trump Does Much Better Than Expected; Donald Trump is Ahead With 167 Electoral Votes; 270 Needed to Win the White House. Aired 10-11p ET
• Clinton Wins Eight States & D.C, Trump Wins 13 States; CO, FL, MI, NC, NH, OH, PA, VA Too Early to Call. Aired 9-10p ET
• Election Night in America; FL, NC, NH, OH, PA, VA, Too Early To Call; Standing By For Polls To Close In 14 States. Aired 8-9p ET
• Trump Wins Indiana and Kentucky, Clinton Wins Vermont; Some Voting Extended in Key North Carolina County Due to Earlier Computer Problems; Standing By For Polls to Close in Three States. Aired 7-8p ET
• Standing By For Polls to Close in Six States. Aired 6-7p ET
• America's Choice: Clinton, Trump Make Final Pitch Before Polls Open; Obama Makes Case for Clinton in Philadelphia; Candidates Release Ads with Final Messages; World Awaits U.S. Election Results; U.S. Looks For Signs of Election Hackers; Dow Soared After Comey Cleared Clinton in E-mail Investigation. Aired 1-2a ET


November 07, 2016
• America's Choice; New Trump Ad Targets "Corrupt" Washington; FBI Ends E-mail Review, Clears Clinton; GOP Officials: Some Early Voting Not Fair To Trump; Could Weaker African-American Turnout Boost Trump?. Aired 2-3a ET
• America's Choice; FBI Ends E-mail Review, Clears Clinton; The Final Pitch To The Battlegrounds; 2016 Race: How We Got Here; Gold Star Father Who Scolded Trump Joins Clinton In NH; Trump Complains About Polling Stations Staying Open Late; Latest Electoral Map Shows Easier Path for Trump. Aired 1-2a ET


October 20, 2016
• Debate Night in America: Post-Debate Analysis. Aired 12-1a ET


October 19, 2016
• Debate Night in America, Third and Final Presidential Debate; Aired 11-12p ET
• Post-Debate Analysis; Donald Trump Says He May Not Accept Results of Election; Hillary Clinton has Significant Electoral Map Advantage; The Importance of Peaceful Transition of Power. Aired 10:36-11p ET
• Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Donald Trump Participate in a Candidates Debate at University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Aired 9-10:30p ET


October 12, 2016
• We Will Rise: Michelle Obama's Mission to Educate Girls Around the World. Aired 9-10p ET


October 10, 2016
• Debate Night in America: Post Debate Analysis; Clinton & Trump Trade Insults in Contentious Nasty Debate; CNN/ORC Poll of Debate Watchers: Clinton Wins. Aired 12-1a ET


October 09, 2016
• Clinton and Trump Wrap Up Second Presidential Debate; Post Debate Analysis; Ohio Uncommitted Voters Weigh in on Debate; Interview with Kellyanne Conway; Fact-Checking the Candidates. Aired 10:36p-12a ET
• Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Donald Trump Participate in Presidential Debate at Washington University
• Clinton, Trump Set to Begin Debate at 9PM ET on CNN; Bill Clinton Accusers to Attend Debate at Trump's Invitation; Clinton Campaign Responds to Trump & Bill Clinton Accusers; Clinton Tweet Quotes First Lady: "When They Go Low, We Go High"; Debate Commission Officials Addressing Audience; Candidates Spouses Enter Debate Hall. Aired 8-9p ET
• Clinton, Trump Debate Begins at 9PM Eastern Time on CNN; Trump Appears With Bill Clinton Accusers Before Debate. Aired 7-8p ET


October 04, 2016
• Discussing Heated Debate Between Vice Presidential Candidates. Aired 10:30-12a ET
• Senator Tim Kaine and Governor Mike Pence Participate in Vice Presidential Debate. Aired 9-10:30p ET


October 01, 2016
• Almost President: Agony of Defeat. Aired 8-9p ET


September 28, 2016
• President Barack Obama Particpates in a Townhall Hosted by CNN. Aired 9-10p ET


September 27, 2016
• Debate Night in America: Analysis of the Debate. Aired 12-1a ET


September 26, 2016
• Debate Night in America: Post-Debate Analysis; Clinton and Trump Spar on Their First Presidential Debate; Interview with Mark Cuban; Interview with Kellyanne Conway. Aired 10:40-12a ET
• First Presidential Debate. Aired 9-10:39p ET


September 14, 2016
• Almost President: The Agony of Defeat. Aired 9-10p ET


September 05, 2016
• All Business: The Essential Donald Trump. Aired 10p-12a ET
• Unfinished Business: The Essential Hillary Clinton. Aired 8-10p ET


August 17, 2016
• CNN Green Party Townall. Aired 9-10:20p ET


August 07, 2016
• Got Shorty: Inside Case for El Chapo. Aired 8-9p ET


August 06, 2016
• Dangers of Distracted Driving Examined; Apps that Prevent Cellphone Distractions while Driving Profiled. Aired 2:30-3p ET


August 03, 2016
• Libertarian Town Hall Meeting. Aired 9-10p ET


July 29, 2016
• Clinton to Sanders Supporters: You're Cause is Our Cause; Majority Viewed Clinton Speech to be Positive. Aired Midnight-1a ET


July 28, 2016
• Final Day of Democratic Convention; Chelsea Clinton Introduces Her Mother; Hillary Clinton Speech Accepting Nomination. Aired 10-11p ET
• Fourth Day of Democratic Convention; Hillary Clinton Acceptance Speech. Aired 11p-Midnight ET
• Final Night of Democratic National Convention; Retired General And Veterans Appear On Stage To Back Clinton. Aired 9-10p ET
• Clinton to Accept Historic Nomination Tonight; Only Female Hispanic Sheriff in the United States Takes the Stage. Aired 8-9p ET.


July 27, 2016
• President Obama Addresses the Democratic Convention; Discussion of Obama Speech. Aired 11p-12a ET
• America's Choice 2016: DNC. Aired 10-11p ET
• Vice President Joe Biden Addresses Convention; Biden: Trump "Doesn't Have A Clue About The Middle Class"; Bloomberg: Trump Is A Risky, Reckless And Radical Choice; Bloomberg: Clinton Understands This Is Not Reality TV, This Is Reality; Bloomberg: "The Richest Thing About Trump Is His Hypocrisy"; Bloomberg On Trump: "I Know A Con When I See One." Aired 9-10p ET
• Awaiting Speeches by Biden, Kaine & Obama at the Democratic National Convention. Aired 8-9p ET
• Hillary Clinton Makes History As First Woman Nominated for President by Major Party; Bill Clinton's Speech About Hillary; Pres. Obama to Speak at Convention, Wednesday; VP Biden & VP Nominee Kaine to Speak Wednesday; Celebrity Clinton Supporter Perform "Fight Song" in DNC Video. Aired 12-1a ET


July 26, 2016
• Meryl Streep Gives Rousing Speech Supporting Hillary Clinton; Bill Clinton Attempts to Humanize Hillary; Gov. Terry McAuliffe Says Hillary Will Flip on TPP. Aired 11p-12a ET
• Former President Bill Clinton Address the Convention; Bill Clinton Highlights Past Work and Leadership of Hillary Clinton; Powerful Speech by Bill Clinton Calls Hillary a "Change-Maker". Aired 10-11p ET
• Source: Hillary Clinton To Speak To Delegates Via Satellite Tonight; "Mother Of The Movement" Deliver Emotional Speeches; Speakers Highlighting Clinton's Work After 9/11; Awaiting Bill Clinton Speech At Convention; Madeleine Albright Address the Convention Hall. Aired 9-10p ET
• Coverage of the Democratic National Convention; Diversity Represented at Democratic Convention; Spotlighting Cory Booker; Elizabeth Warren Slams Donald Trump; Previewing Tomorrow's Speakers. Aired 12-1a ET


July 25, 2016
• America's Choice 2016 - DNC. Aired 11p-12a
• Michelle Obama Makes Powerful Case for Hillary Clinton; Elizabeth Warren Targets Trump; Bernie Sanders Takes the Stage at Democratic Convention. Aired 10-11p ET
• Live Coverage of Democratic National Convention; Sarah Silverman & Al Franken Introducing Paul Simon; Silverman: Bernie or Bust People are Being Ridiculous; Bill Clinton Attending Convention; Widow Who Spent Thousands on Trump University Speaks. Aired 9-10p ET


July 22, 2016
• Donald Trump Accepts Presidential Nomination; Trump's Speech Examined. Aired Midnight-1a ET


July 21, 2016
• Trump Gives Nomination Acceptance Speech; Discussion of Trump's Speech. Aired 11p-Midnight ET
• Coverage of the Republican Convention. Aired 10-11p ET.
• Coverage of the Republican Convention. Aired 9-10p ET.
• Donald Trump to Accept Nomination Tonight; Coverage of the Republican Convention. Aired 8-8:30p ET


July 20, 2016
• Gov. Mike Pence Accepts Vice Presidential Nomination; Ted Cruz Booed for Non-Endorsement of Donald Trump; Anger At Convention After Sen. Cruz Does Not Endorse Trump; Trump Lawyer Calls Cruz Speech "Political Suicide". Aired 11p-12a ET
• Trump To Appear On Stage Later Tonight; Gov. Walker: America Deserves Better; Trump Employee Calls Recent Shooting "Attacks On America"; Ted Cruz Congratulates Trump On Nomination, Does Not Endorse; Cruz: "Vote Your Conscience", Gets Booed. Aired 9-10p ET
• America's Choice 2016: Republican National Convention. Aired 10-11p ET
• Coverage of Republican National Convention; Donald Trump Wins Republican Nomination; Trump's Children Talk About Father's Personal Side. Aired 12-1a ET


July 19, 2016
• America's Choice 2016: RNC. Aired 11p-12a
• Donald Trump Wins the Republican Nomination; Fight Promoter Talks About His Friendship with Donald Trump; Arkansas Gov: Clinton Wants More Government; Persecutors Making Case Against Clinton; Donald Trump Appears Live Soon. Aired 8-9p ET
• Middle Class Undertones In RNC Speech; Hillary Clinton Hits Chris Christie Back On His Ethics Talk Via Twitter. Aired 10-11p ET
• Donald Trump Appeals Live Soon; Donald Trump Speaks Live To Convention; Standing By For Trump's Daughter & Son To Speak; Ten Freshman Senators Appears On Stage; Gov. Christie: I'm Here As Donald Trump's Friend; Gov. Christie Calls Trump "Caring, Genuine And Decent"; Former Prosecutor Christie Makes "Case" Against Clinton; Trump's Daughter Speaking At Convention; Trump's Daughter Talks About Her Father's Personal Side. Aired 9-10p ET
• Live Coverage of the Republican National Convention; Interview with Sen. Joni Ernst; Was Melania Trump's Speech Plagiarized? Aired 12-1a ET


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