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Zakaria: California’s private sector ‘massively overperforms’ while ‘government underperforms’
Video Ad Feedback Zakaria: California’s private sector ‘massively overperforms’ while ‘government underperforms’ CNN's Fareed Zakaria analyzes politics in California, including how partisan alignment is shaping the state and the economy.
Fareed Zakaria on his takeaways from top tech meeting and what’s difficult about regulating AI
Video Ad Feedback Fareed Zakaria on his takeaways from top tech meeting and what's difficult about regulating AI Fareed Zakaria joins Elex Michaelson to discuss artificial intelligence and where the United States and China stand.
CNN sits down with California gubernatorial candidates after debate
Video Ad Feedback CNN sits down with California gubernatorial candidates after debate CNN's Elex Michaelson sits down with Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton, the two candidates running for California governor, after their first and only gubernatorial debate. 3:47 • Source: CNN Politics of the Day 10 videos Video Ad Feedback CNN sits down with California gubernatorial candidates after debate 3:47 Now playing • Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback Sen.
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens its doors to visitors
Video Ad Feedback Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens its doors to visitors CNN's Elex Michaelson takes viewers inside George Lucas’ groundbreaking Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, where Star Wars artifacts and Hollywood history come together in a futuristic new landmark. The museum’s mission: inspire the next generation of storytellers.
Former Trudeau advisor: “Canada must stand up for itself” Original
Video Ad Feedback Former Trudeau advisor: “Canada must stand up for itself” Policy strategist Diamond Isinger told CNN that Canada has been forced into an “untenable position” by US tariffs despite its good faith efforts.
Sir Anthony Hopkins reveals his lifelong passion for music
Video Ad Feedback Sir Anthony Hopkins reveals his lifelong passion for music Sir Anthony Hopkins and maestro Gustavo Dudamel sit down for their first TV interview together to discuss their classical collaboration “Life Is a Dream,” their friendship and why it’s never too late to pursue a dream.
‘Never too late’: Anthony Hopkins tells CNN as he and Gustavo Dudamel speak about Hopkins’ first album of music compositions
Video Ad Feedback 'Never too late': Anthony Hopkins tells CNN as he and Gustavo Dudamel speak about Hopkins' first album of music compositions Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins and world-renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel join CNN's Elex Michaelson for their first television interview together. Hopkins just released his first ever album of his own classical music compositions and Dudamel conducted the recording.
Grammy Museum chief curator on Dolly Parton: ‘No matter what kind of music you listen to, you’re drawn to her’ Original
Video Ad Feedback Grammy Museum chief curator on Dolly Parton: 'No matter what kind of music you listen to, you're drawn to her' Following news of Dolly Parton's death, CNN's Elex Michaelson speaks with Jasen Emmons, the Grammy Museum's chief curator and vice president of curatorial affairs about the icon.
Heat in Europe causing drought, wildfires
Video Ad Feedback Heat in Europe causing drought, wildfires Extreme heat across Europe is causing dangerous conditions and sparking destructive wildfires. 1:09 • Source: CNN Extreme Weather 16 videos Video Ad Feedback Heat in Europe causing drought, wildfires 1:09 Now playing • Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback The winter storm is here: freezing temperatures, icy roads, and cities covered in snow 0:43 Now playing • Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback Monster storm about to hit millions.
LA Lakers to sell for record $12.5B
Video Ad Feedback LA Lakers to sell for record $12.5B In a stunning sports-business deal, former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner, brother of Ivanka Trump's husband Jared Kushner, have agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion. The deal still requires NBA approval. The Athletic's Dan Woike breaks it all down.
‘Age of Disclosure’ director on Pentagon release: Reports of ‘triangle-shape UAP seen over sensitive military sites’
Video Ad Feedback 'Age of Disclosure' director on Pentagon release: Reports of 'triangle-shape UAP seen over sensitive military sites' Dan Farah, director and producer of "Age of Disclosure" joins Elex Michaelson to discuss the latest as the Pentagon released a fifth batch of UFO files.
How Russell Westbrook is using his basketball talent to serve his community
Video Ad Feedback How Russell Westbrook is using his basketball talent to serve his community CNN's Elex Michaelson gets a close-up view of the many talents and work of NBA all-star and Olympic gold medalist Russell Westbrook. He joins the athlete on the court to learn about his philanthropy and endeavors to impact mental healthcare, schooling in underprivileged communities, affordable housing and more.
Rep. Stevens speaks to CNN after losing Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed
Video Ad Feedback Rep. Stevens speaks to CNN after losing Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) joins Elex Michaelson to weigh in on the state of the race following her defeat in the Senate primary in Michigan to Abdul El-Sayed. 3:13 • Source: CNN Politics of the Day 15 videos Video Ad Feedback Rep. Stevens speaks to CNN after losing Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed 3:13 Now playing • Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback Sen.
Washington governor on arrest: ‘Takes a tragic situation and makes it more heartbreaking…’
Video Ad Feedback Washington governor on arrest: 'Takes a tragic situation and makes it more heartbreaking...' A man was charged with arson in connection to the Old Trails Fire, one of three destructive wildfires burning in Spokane County, officials say. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson joined Elex Michaelson to break down the details.
Tom Selleck reflects on acting career, politics and a famous White House dance
Video Ad Feedback Tom Selleck reflects on acting career, politics and a famous White House dance Actor Tom Selleck sat down with CNN's Elex Michaelson for a one-on-one interview at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, where he premiered a new documentary celebrating America's 250th birthday. Selleck reflected on his legendary career, close friendship with President Reagan, and what he thinks of President Trump.
Pope Leo reflects on American roots
Video Ad Feedback Pope Leo reflects on American roots The first American pope discusses his family's ties to slavery and his historic papacy.
Ben Crump backs families seeking answers
Video Ad Feedback Ben Crump backs families seeking answers Three families dispute how their Black sons died. Nolan Wells' parents also report receiving death threats.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie open up about experiencing cancer simultaneously and beating it
Video Ad Feedback William Shatner and daughter Melanie open up about experiencing cancer simultaneously and beating it William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch share their mutual experience of being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and ultimately overcoming it. Plus, Shatner reveals whether he would play Captain Kirk from his "Star Trek" days again, and his performance plans for Coachella.
CEO of LVMH responds to family succession feud reports
Video Ad Feedback CEO of LVMH responds to family succession feud reports LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault responds to an investigation by Le Monde that claimed his family was divided over his succession plans. 1:43 • Source: CNN Business Bulletins 16 videos Video Ad Feedback CEO of LVMH responds to family succession feud reports 1:43 Now playing • Source: CNN Brian Eno wants to pay more taxes 2:02 Now playing • Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback What is it like to run a farm in the middle of the desert?
Wreckage of Pan Am plane found 74 years after it crashed off Puerto Rico
Video Ad Feedback Wreckage of Pan Am plane found 74 years after it crashed off Puerto Rico Seventy-four years after a Pan Am flight crashed into the water off Puerto Rico, killing 52 people and prompting sweeping reforms including preflight passenger safety briefings, an aviation search team has found the wreckage sitting on the ocean floor. CNN's Tom Foreman reports.
First Amendment auditors: Content creators test the limits in the name of free speech
Video Ad Feedback First Amendment auditors: Content creators test the limits in the name of free speech A Michigan couple who identify as First Amendment auditors say they are defending constitutional rights by filming in public places and documenting confrontations with police and security.
Greece Swelters in Extreme Heat
Video Ad Feedback Greece Swelters in Extreme Heat A dangerous heat wave is gripping Greece, with temperatures expected to hit 107F/42C. Tourists in Athens are battling the scorching conditions as the extreme heat stretches into midweek.
India’s ‘Cockroach Party’ Surges
Video Ad Feedback India's "Cockroach Party" Surges A youth-led protest movement is shaking up Indian politics.
Rep. Williams: Trump’s election speech is ‘setup looking toward 2026 and 2028’
Video Ad Feedback Rep. Williams: Trump’s election speech is ‘setup looking toward 2026 and 2028’ Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA) joins Elex Michaelson to weigh in on in a primetime speech by President Donald Trump in which he alleged vulnerabilities exist in American election systems. 3:14 • Source: CNN Politics of the Day 11 videos Video Ad Feedback Rep.
Senator Padilla on what’s he’s most concerned about ahead of Trump’s speech
Video Ad Feedback Senator Padilla on what’s he’s most concerned about ahead of Trump’s speech President Donald Trump plans to use part of a primetime speech Thursday to discuss new findings about the security of American elections, among other topics. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) shares his thoughts with Elex Michaelson.
Here’s the vibe outside MSG ahead of Taylor Swift’s wedding
Video Ad Feedback Here’s the vibe outside MSG ahead of Taylor Swift’s wedding As wedding celebrations for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to kick off, CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister reports on the latest from outside Madison Square Garden.
Harvey Levin on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding: ‘There’s an absurdity to this’ Original
Video Ad Feedback Harvey Levin on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding: 'There’s an absurdity to this' TMZ's Harvey Levin breaks down the latest surrounding the upcoming wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Plus, he shares his own thoughts about his it's rolling out, and he questions the secrecy leading up to it.
Man describes being inside an elevator during moment of Venezuela earthquake
Video Ad Feedback Man describes being inside an elevator during moment of Venezuela earthquake Journalist Tony Frangie Mawad, in conversation with Elex Michaelson, shares his experience living through the back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela. 2:38 • Source: CNN This just in...
US Senate candidate in competitive primary race: ‘People are looking for a fighter’
Video Ad Feedback US Senate candidate in competitive primary race: 'People are looking for a fighter' Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, candidate in the state’s competitive Democratic US Senate primary, responds to Elex Michaelson’s question about whether she’s worried her competition, Abdul El-Sayed, may be more in touch than she is when it comes to where the democratic electorate is.
Can a home be “fireproof, earthquake-proof, tornado-proof and hurricane-proof?’ Michaelson explores
Video Ad Feedback Can a home be “fireproof, earthquake-proof, tornado-proof and hurricane-proof?" Michaelson explores Erin Burnett Out Front Celebrity contractor Jonathan Scott shows Elex Michaelson how he utilizes RSG 3-D technology in an attempt to make fireproof homes as he rebuilds the Palisades family home of his fiancée, Zooey Deschanel.
Trump’s MOU with Iran is a “concept of an agreement,” Kamala Harris says
Video Ad Feedback Trump’s MOU with Iran is a “concept of an agreement,” Kamala Harris says Former Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris told CNN’s Elex Michaelson that President Donald Trump’s Iran memorandum of understanding, which is set to be formally signed on Friday, is just a “concept of an agreement." 1:03 • Source: CNN Latest News from CNN 16 videos Video Ad Feedback Trump’s MOU with Iran is a “concept of an agreement,” Kamala Harris says 01:03 Now playing • Source: CNN Video...
World Cup fever arrives in host cities
Video Ad Feedback World Cup fever arrives in host cities The World Cup kicks off in just hours, with millions of fans expected to descend on host cities around the globe. We take a look at some Scottish fans who just arrived in Boston.
‘Representing New York City in a way that is New York City’: Derek Fisher analyzes energy of Knicks fan
Video Ad Feedback 'Representing New York City in a way that is New York City': Derek Fisher analyzes energy of Knicks fan After the New York Knicks won 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, former Lakers player and NBA Champion Derek Fisher joined Elex Michaelson on set in Los Angeles to share his thoughts on the passion of Knicks fans and more.
CNN interview with Olivia Walton and Moshe Safdie on major Crystal Bridges Museum expansion
Video Ad Feedback CNN interview with Olivia Walton and Moshe Safdie on major Crystal Bridges Museum expansion Olivia Walton and Moshe Safdie join CNN's Elex Michaelson to share details behind the expansion of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas.
What to know about California’s unpredictable contests for Governor and Los Angeles mayor ahead of tomorrow’s Election Day
Video Ad Feedback What to know about California's unpredictable contests for Governor and Los Angeles mayor ahead of tomorrow's Election Day Inside Politics Dana Bash talks to CNN's Elex Michaelson in Los Angeles about the chaotic races to be the next California Governor and mayor of Los Angeles as primary voting ends tomorrow.
Former CA lieutenant governor on Gavin Newsom: ‘The poor guy wants to be president so bad’
Video Ad Feedback Former CA lieutenant governor on Gavin Newsom: ‘The poor guy wants to be president so bad’ In discussion with Elex Michaelson, Abel Maldonado and Fabian Nunez analyze California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press conference held Wednesday.
The Dead Sea is slowly dying as lake’s water levels drop
Video Ad Feedback The Dead Sea is slowly dying as lake's water levels drop In the lowest place on Earth, the Dead Sea is dying. The lake's water level has plummeted in recent years, leading to what one resident calls an "ecological disaster." CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports from the Dead Sea.
USMNT reveals World Cup roster
Video Ad Feedback USMNT reveals World Cup roster The U.S. Men’s National Team unveils its 26-player World Cup roster in New York as excitement builds ahead of the team’s opening match against Paraguay. Former USMNT star Maurice Edu joins Elex Michaelson in L.A. to break it all down.
Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks to CNN
Video Ad Feedback Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks to CNN Gubernatorial candidate and former Health and Human Services secretary Xavier Becerra joins Elex Michaelson to discuss artificial intelligence, the upcoming election, and what he would do differently if he were to win.
One-on-one with LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt
Video Ad Feedback One-on-one with LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt joins Elex Michaelson to open up about why he's a Republican, the AI-generated videos depicting Mayor Karen Bass that he shares on social media and more.
Michaelson asks CA governor candidates about healthcare
Video Ad Feedback Michaelson asks CA governor candidates about healthcare During the CNN California Governor Primary Debate, moderated by Elex Michaelson and Kaitlan Collins, candidates were asked about healthcare, among other topics pertinent to California. The top two vote-getters will advance in the June 2 nonpartisan primary.
Former CA Gov. Gray Davis: ‘A wealth tax is a self-inflicted wound’ Original
Video Ad Feedback Former CA Gov. Gray Davis: 'A wealth tax is a self-inflicted wound' Former California Gov. Gray Davis joined Elex Michaelson on set to share his thoughts on wealth tax and what he thinks of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s work as governor. 2:19 • Source: CNN Politics of the Day 13 videos Video Ad Feedback Former CA Gov.
Port of Los Angeles chief warns of a global scramble for fuel
Video Ad Feedback Port of Los Angeles chief warns of a global scramble for fuel The executive director of the Port of Los Angeles says Asia and Europe are counting jet fuel supplies in days, not weeks or months.
Melissa Rivers on Met Gala 2026: Who nailed costume art?
Video Ad Feedback Melissa Rivers on Met Gala 2026: Who nailed costume art? Fashion expert Melissa Rivers breaks down the biggest hits and misses from the Met Gala. 3:40 • Source: CNN CNN Style 16 videos Video Ad Feedback Melissa Rivers on Met Gala 2026: Who nailed costume art?
Trump-aligned FCC plans to challenge ABC’s licenses with early review
Video Ad Feedback Trump-aligned FCC plans to challenge ABC's licenses with early review Inside Politics Sources tell CNN that the FCC—led by Trump-appointee Brendan Carr—is planning to initiate an early review of Disney's licenses to use public airwaves, years before they come up for renewal.
What Kimmel said about Melania and why Trump wants him fired
Video Ad Feedback What Kimmel said about Melania and why Trump wants him fired Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel responded to criticism from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump about a monologue Kimmel gave two days before a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. CNN's Elex Michaelson reports.
Swalwell’s lawyer speaks with CNN
Video Ad Feedback Swalwell's lawyer speaks with CNN Elias Dabaie, attorney for Rep. Eric Swalwell, joins Elex Michaelson to discuss allegations against the congressman after four women described sexual misconduct by Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her. 3:56 • Source: CNN Politics of the Day 14 videos Video Ad Feedback Swalwell's lawyer speaks with CNN 3:56 Now playing • Source: CNN Former staffer tells CNN that Rep.
Eva Longoria on what traveling through France reinforced in her
Video Ad Feedback Eva Longoria on what traveling through France reinforced in her Ahead of the premiere of the CNN Original Series, Eva Longoria Searching for France, the actress joins CNN's Elex Michaelson to discuss her experiences in Europe and how they have impacted her.
Slot machines and Harry Styles: ‘Hacks’ stars on Vegas favorites and the show’s final season Original
Video Ad Feedback Slot machines and Harry Styles: 'Hacks' stars on Vegas favorites and the show's final season Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, stars of HBO’s “Hacks,” make it clear their chemistry will far outlive the show’s final season, even when they're fighting about music.
TMZ pone la mira en Washington con fotos de congresistas de vacaciones en pleno cierre parcial Original
CNN — Harvey Levin, el fundador de TMZ, sabe lo que la gente quiere ver. Por lo general, eso es drama de celebridades y mala conducta de atletas. Cuando el sitio inundó internet esta semana con fotos de legisladores de vacaciones mientras el Congreso está en receso en medio de un cierre parcial del Gobierno que ha sido un duro golpe para la opinión pública, quedó claro que Levin, una vez más, estaba al tanto de la situación.
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