06-04-12 -- 06-08-12 (All Re-runs)

'The Voice' Star Adam Levine! Plus, a Woman Pretending to Be Paralyzed

Monday, June 04, 2012

Three-time Grammy winner Adam Levine, lead singer of Maroon 5 and judge on the hit show "The Voice," joins Anderson to discuss his surging TV fame and the real backstage antics at "The Voice." Does Adam really feud with Christina Aguilera, and how does he feel about mentoring new talent? Plus, what he found in the green room that he fell in love with!

Inspired by Cee Lo Green's white cat, Anderson helps Adam select his own mascot. Take a look at this preview from the show.

Then, a woman with a shocking admission: she feels she's trapped in the wrong body... but she's not talking about gender. She believes she should be paralyzed.

Chloe has fully functioning legs, but lives her life, by choice, in a wheelchair and has been exploring ways to become permanently paralyzed by severing her spinal cord. She goes skiing with the hope of becoming a paraplegic. A medical expert is on hand to help Anderson determine if this is a true neurological disorder or a desperate plea for attention.

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Life-Shattering Scams: Could It Happen to You?

Tuesday, June 05, 2012


It's a show that will have you thinking twice before ever signing on a dotted line again.

Every day there's a new headline about a scam you need to be worried about; scams targeting victims via email, social media, phone, dating sites and even door-to-door. These scammers are after your money and your trust. In this episode you'll get the information you need to keep you, your family and your bank account safe.

Today we're meeting victims who say they were not only left with empty pockets, but broken hearts as well, including a couple who allegedly spent $12,000 on an adoption that never happened, a man who was allegedly robbed of his rights as a father, and a woman who claims she unwittingly signed away the rights to their own child.

Plus, it's a home improvement story gone disastrously wrong. Anderson meets a woman on the brink of bankruptcy after having spent approximately $50,000 to fix up her house. She was told by the contractor it would be two weeks. Almost a year later, and after taking out two loans, she is forced to finish the home herself.

Sometimes they are promising services on your family home, or carrying out the most unthinkable deceptions, like taking a baby away from someone.

Have You Been Victimized by a Fraud or Scam? Share Your Story with Anderson.

Angie from AngiesList.com is sharing the information you need... so you're not the next victim of a scam.

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Hypnotism to Lose Weight. Plus, Outrageous Ways to Save Money

Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Could you train your brain to make yourself thin? World renowned hypnotist Paul McKenna believes that easy mind tricks can ward off cravings and keep you from overeating. A skeptical Anderson puts Paul's theory to the test and challenges him to hypnotize members of the studio audience.

Then, is clipping coupons really worth it? Financial expert Farnoosh Torabi breaks down money-saving myths, and gives you the best ways to really save.

Plus, from living in a 168-sq. ft. home to not spending a dime for an entire month, meet families who are using outrageous and creative ways to build their bank accounts. Could these money-saving secrets work for you?

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MTV's 'Teen Mom' and The Real Face of Teen Pregnancy. Plus, 'What Would You Do?' with John Quinones, & A Panel feat. Mario Lopez

Thursday, June 07, 2012

It's one of the most talked about reality TV shows, but does MTV’s reality show "Teen Mom" glamorize teen pregnancy, or is it a cautionary tale?

The stars of the hit show are here to discuss their take on tabloids, the truth behind being a teen mom, what they’ve given up by becoming a mother, and what really goes on when the cameras stop rolling.

The conversation continues with the real faces of teen pregnancy. Hear from one girl who became pregnant at just 13. What is she doing to provide for her child? Find out if she thinks MTV's "Teen Mom" is accurate. Plus, Amy Kramer from The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy shares the number one thing parents can do to prevent teen pregnancy.

A recent report by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) resulted in an alarming statistic: half of teen moms admit to not using birth control, and one-third of the group say they didn't think they could get pregnant.

Start the conversation now: Do you think MTV's "Teen Mom" sends the right message? Is it glamorizing teen pregnancy? Are you worried about young women and men receiving necessary sex education?

Then, if you saw someone being yelled at or mistreated, would you stop it? John Quinones helps answer "What Would You Do?" with a riveting, live social experiment with our studio audience -- leaving Anderson stunned.

Plus, "Extra's" Mario Lopez joins Anderson’s panel to discuss the latest headlines.

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'My Mom is a Hoarder' Plus, 'Joan & Melissa Rivers'

Friday, June 08, 2012

While Maria and her family are in the studio with Anderson to get to the root of her obsessive hoarding, Anderson's cameras are live inside her home to reveal the true depth of her destructive behavior. Will seeing her home this way help Maria get the help she needs?

Maria's home is buried in boxes, the family relationships are falling apart. Can Anderson save them from the devastation of excessive hoarding?

Then, the outrageous mother/daughter comedy team, Joan and Melissa Rivers, are dishing on everything from Melissa’s public breakup to Joan hitting up a tattoo parlor in her 70s. Nothing is off limits in this no-holds-barred interview.

After watching this show, continue the conversation by returning to AndersonCooper.com to watch what happened in the studio after filming. Anderson wants to hear what you have to say about this hoarding episode and if you can relate to Maria's hoarding issues.






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