Episodes

  • A Warning for Diddy

    A Warning for Diddy
    Jun 5 2025
    It’s been a busy fourth week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal trial: a woman dangling from a 17th floor balcony, the threat of Combs being removed from the courtroom for nodding a the jury, and a new alleged victim on the stand known as “Jane.” Our guest is Joe Tacopina, former attorney for President Trump and the rapper A$AP Rocky, who breaks down the legal risks of the testimony and the courtroom conduct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Suge Knight Weighs In From Prison

    Bonus Episode: Suge Knight Weighs In From Prison
    Jun 1 2025
    This week, Laura interviewed Marion “Suge” Knight about the ongoing trial of his longtime music industry rival Sean “Diddy” Combs. Knight, who is currently serving a 28-year-sentence on a manslaughter charge, talked from a prison phone about the way the industry takes advantage of artists, what has and hasn’t surprised him about the allegations against Combs, and why he thinks the prosecution’s efforts might fail. We bring you their conversation in a weekend bonus episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • How Sean Became Diddy

    How Sean Became Diddy
    May 31 2025
    The third week of the federal criminal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs brought more explosive testimony from several key witnesses, including a former assistant identified to the court only with a pseudonym, “Mia,” who claimed the rapper physically and sexually assaulted her repeatedly during her eight years working for him. On today’s show, we hear why her testimony might be some of the most important in the case. And Laura interviews Diddy’s former publicist Rob Shuter, who describes how Diddy crafted — and manipulated — his own public image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Diddy and Cassie: 'The Punisher's' Perspective

    Diddy and Cassie: 'The Punisher's' Perspective
    May 29 2025
    Sharay Hayes, the exotic dancer known by his stage name "The Punisher," took the stand last week during the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial to testify about what he did, saw and heard during the so-called “freak-offs” he was paid to participate in. Today, he sits down with CNN’s Laura Coates to give us a candid telling of his encounters with Diddy and Cassie Ventura. Plus, we hear the latest on testimony from a close associate of both Diddy and Cassie — a stylist whose perspective on Diddy's control of Cassie's look is important to the prosecution's case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Blown-Up Cars and Backstage Secrets

    Blown-Up Cars and Backstage Secrets
    May 23 2025
    As the second week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s racketeering trial came to an end, all eyes turned to another entertainer, Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, whose explosive testimony about Diddy included allegations of a burned-out Porsche and a frightened dog. CNN entertainment correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister joins Laura Coates to break it all down, and we revisit a conversation with Diddy’s former makeup artist, Mylah Morales, which was referenced in today’s testimony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • An Expert Explains Why Survivors Stay Silent

    An Expert Explains Why Survivors Stay Silent
    May 22 2025
    As the second week of Sean "Diddy" Combs’ racketeering and sex trafficking trial unfolds, the abuse and coercion alleged by Combs’ ex-girlfriend has been in the spotlight. Laura Coates speaks with Dr. Lisa Fontes, a professor and expert on intimate partner violence and coercive control, to unpack what the jury heard and what it reveals about the prosecution’s strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Inside Diddy’s World: What His Assistant Saw

    Inside Diddy’s World: What His Assistant Saw
    May 21 2025
    As week two of the RICO and sex trafficking trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs continues, Laura Coates sits down with Suzi Siegel, one of Combs’ former assistants, to hear more about what went down in Diddy’s world behind the scenes. Plus, we learn from CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister about a key piece of testimony from Cassie Ventura’s mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Cassie's Testimony Rocked Week One of Diddy's Trial

    Cassie's Testimony Rocked Week One of Diddy's Trial
    May 17 2025
    Laura Coates catches entertainment correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister just after court concludes for the week for a breakdown of the most important moments and the biggest shocks from the first week of the federal criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. They get into Cassie Ventura’s emotional testimony, the potential impact of the settlements she’s now disclosed, and the surprising testimony from another witness that puts the case in a new light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
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