Laura Coates on Her New CNN Show, Network Turmoil, and Covering Tough Stories

►Subscribe to Mediaite: https://bit.ly/3MjuECB CNN anchor Laura Coates discusses her career journey, approach to interviewing, and insights on major news stories. Welcome to Mediaite, THE site for news and opinion on the intersection of media and politics. Join Mediaite+ https://www.mediaite.com/subscribe/ ► Website: https://www.mediaite.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediaite/ ► X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mediaite ► Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mediaite ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mediaite In The Interview, Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin and Diana Falzone chat with CNN anchor Laura Coates as she discusses her transition from being a federal prosecutor to a legal analyst and now host of her own CNN show. She talks about how she prepares for her show each night, her interview style, her vision for the direction of the show, and insights into major news stories. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Laura Coates: From Law Career to CNN Legal Analyst 00:02:30 - Betting on Myself and Starting a New Journey 00:05:32 - Defining Success as Connection and Empowerment 00:07:55 - Persistence and Hard Work 00:10:24 - Conversations with Real People 00:13:08 - Being a Well-Rounded Interviewer 00:15:32 - The Art of Conversation on the Show 00:18:10 - The Turbulence at CNN 00:20:54 - Fond Memories of Don Lemon 00:23:40 - The Role of Opinions in News Reporting 00:26:40 - The Importance of Understanding Different Perspectives 00:29:27 - Consequences for Trump before Election Day 00:32:09 - The Learning Curve of Understanding the Israel-Hamas Conflict 00:35:05 - Providing Informed Feelings 00:37:35 - Finding Balance and Staying Ready 00:40:19 - Rejuvenating and staying connected with the world #LauraCoates #CNN #journalism #news #politics #legal #prosecutor #interview