Episodes

  • Bonus: Was Diddy’s Sentence Fair?

    Bonus: Was Diddy’s Sentence Fair?
    Oct 7 2025
    After a summer trial that gripped the nation, Sean "Diddy" Combs was convicted on two counts of transportation for the purposes of prostitution. Last Friday, the music mogul turned convicted felon received his sentence: 50 months in prison and a $500,000 fine. Laura Coates speaks with writer Touré about the cultural significance of the verdict, then gets legal analysis from attorney Joey Jackson. This episode was produced by Paola Ortiz, Eryn Mathewson, Rachid Haoues and Andrea Lewis Senior producer: Dan Bloom Technical director: Dan Dzula Executive producer: Steve Lickteig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Was it Ever Really a RICO Case? Plus, Why Firing Maurene Comey Matters

    Was it Ever Really a RICO Case? Plus, Why Firing Maurene Comey Matters
    Jul 18 2025
    The federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is over, but the rap mogul’s legal woes aren't. He was acquitted on the more serious charges he faced, but he’s awaiting sentencing on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, and could face up to 20 years in federal prison. Meanwhile, the lead prosecutor in the case, Maurene Comey, was fired this week. Laura joins legal analysts Joey Jackson and Misty Marris for a post-trial post-mortem, and dissects the strengths and weaknesses of the prosecution’s RICO case, what to make of the 66 pending civil lawsuits against Diddy, and what Comey’s ouster has to do with all of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • 'Let Puffy Go:' The Fallout From The Verdict

    'Let Puffy Go:' The Fallout From The Verdict
    Jul 3 2025
    The verdict’s been rendered, and despite his attorney’s arguments that he should be released on bail, Sean "Diddy" Combs is back in custody awaiting sentencing on two felony charges. But there’s a lot to unpack. Laura Coates was in lower Manhattan for the circus that unfolded yesterday, and also talked to several people about their big takeaways: an alternate juror who wasn’t surprised that Diddy beat the RICO charge; former record executive "Suge" Knight, who called in from prison; and attorney Gloria Allred, who’s representing clients bringing civil suits against Diddy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Guilty — And Not Guilty

    Guilty — And Not Guilty
    Jul 2 2025
    The jurors delivered verdicts this morning on all five counts against Sean "Diddy" Combs. The big news? He’s been acquitted on the more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges, which could have put him in prison for the rest of his life. He could still face prison time for his conviction on the lesser charges of transportation to engage in prostitution. From outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan, CNN’s Laura Coates shares details of the scene in court, and tells us what the verdicts may mean for Combs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Verdict In Limbo With One Count Left

    Verdict In Limbo With One Count Left
    Jul 2 2025
    Jurors have decided verdicts on four of the five counts against Sean “Diddy” Combs — but they still have one more to deliberate on. CNN’s Kara Scannell describes the atmosphere in the courthouse today as Laura Coates tells us where this trial could go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • A Tale of Two Trials

    A Tale of Two Trials
    Jun 28 2025
    Seven weeks. Twenty-nine days of testimony. Thirty-four witnesses. And now, there's nothing left for the jury in the federal criminal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs to hear besides their instructions from the judge. CNN’s Laura Coates and Elizabeth Wagmeister were in court Friday as the defense wrapped up its closing argument and the prosecution gave its rebuttal. They break down the last words from both sides in the trial that will decide Diddy’s fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Diddy Trial Closing Arguments: What Will the Jury Believe?

    Diddy Trial Closing Arguments: What Will the Jury Believe?
    Jun 27 2025
    As federal prosecutors delivered their closing argument in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial, they boiled down seven weeks of testimony — 34 witnesses and thousands of pages of evidence — into a sharp, simplified case for conviction. All eyes now turn to Diddy’s defense team, who will present their closing argument tomorrow after resting their case without calling a single witness. Attorney and legal analyst Joey Jackson joins and tells Laura how he sees it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Why Diddy Won’t Testify

    Why Diddy Won’t Testify
    Jun 24 2025
    The end is in sight in the federal criminal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. CNN entertainment correspondent Elizbeth Wagmeister brings us her big scoop of the day: Diddy himself won’t testify. She explains what experts say is the reason. Then, Laura Coates catches up with BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty, host of Diddy On Trial, who helps break down the prosecution’s case so far — what’s worked in their favor, and where they might struggle to convince the jury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins