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Beggars & Choosers

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has opposed vaccine mandates, is now asking for federal help with COVID-19 testing and treatment. A federal lawsuit filed by a prominent civil rights attorney alleges that police officers in Fairfax County protected a sex trafficking ring in northern Virginia in exchange for free sex from the trafficked women. The Pentagon is projected to give $407 Billion to private military contractors this year. Hillary Clinton has urged the Democratic Party to be “clear-eyed” about what wins elections, ahead of next year’s potentially defining midterms. The IRS has stood by its decision to let a church in Iowa use hallucinogenic drugs. Hosts: Cenk Uygur & Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 3, 202257 min

Conflict of Interest

Alan Dershowitz reacts to the Ghislaine Maxwell verdict. Just a casual conversation among a couple of anti-vaxxers at an anti-vaxx rally. A federal ban on surprise medical bills takes effect on Jan. 1. People without COVID are dying because hospitals are full of unvaxxed patients. A border town in Southern China caught 4 people that were breaking COVID restrictions, so they paraded them thru the streets in a public shaming display. Hosts: Cenk Uygur & Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 20211h 2m

Endless Wars

Denver Police have launched a "large-scale" investigation into what authorities have described as a "killing spree" on Monday that left six people dead and three others, including a police officer, injured. Rep. Dan Crenshaw said anyone who opposes endless wars is a ‘friggin’ idiot.’ Candace Owens fat-shamed Meghan McCain on Twitter over the COVID-19 vaccine. Peter Navarro appeared to complain that Capitol rioters on January 6 ruined his and Steve Bannon’s plans to overturn the 2020 general election — a plan they already had “over 100 congressmen committed to.” Host: Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 20211h 8m

“Unicorn" Hunters

The man who recently gained widespread media coverage for using a veiled conservative expletive when speaking to President Joe Biden has surprised virtually no one by revealing that he falsely believes Donald Trump is his president, despite initially trying to convince the public otherwise. An 'unruly' passenger was taken into FBI custody after a mask dispute on Delta flight. Ben Shapiro used Ilhan Omar’s response to Joe Manchin to attack her. 'The View' Is reportedly struggling to find a conservative replacement for Meghan McCain. A video has resurfaced of Rep. Madison Cawthorn saying he met his soon-to-be ex-wife at a 'fake CrossFit competition' organized by a US Army captain he met in Russia. Hosts: Brett Erlich, Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 20211h 1m

Ego Trip

Kimberly Potter has been convicted on two charges of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright. Joe Biden says a rematch against Donald Trump would “increase the prospect” of him running again. Texas Senator Ted Cruz is hinting at another presidential campaign in 2024, saying that his 2016 run was an incredibly fun experience. A Fox News reporter asked Jen Psaki if there was ‘retribution’ against the staffer who offended Joe Manchin. Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 202158 min

Wall St Over Main St

First-time homebuyers used to live on this block then global investors bought in. How a drugmaker gamed the system to keep generic competition away. Sen. Joe Manchin’s political action committee saw a surge in corporate contributions this fall, ahead of his decision to oppose – and apparently kill – President Joe Biden’s $1.75 trillion social safety net and climate-change bill. President Biden extended the federal student loan payment pause through May 1st. The Food and Drug Administration has just authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment pill. Host: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 202158 min

Kill Shot

The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), which represents West Virginia coal miners, urged Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Monday to revisit his opposition to President Biden's Build Back Better plan. Nate Silver's data journalism blog, FiveThirtyEight, is a political website with no politics — or rather, no politics beyond a mute approval of the status quo. Former President Donald Trump just announced that he will be holding a press conference on the one-year anniversary of the January 6th Capitol riots. The two deputy district attorneys, who prosecuted the trucker sentenced to 110 years in prison for causing a fatal pileup on Interstate 70, exchanged a trophy-like gift featuring a truck’s brake shoe after the guilty verdict. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease doctor, is calling for the firing of a prominent host on Fox News following comments the host made suggesting activists ambush Fauci and go for a rhetorical "kill shot" to his credibility. Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 202158 min

Not Building Back

"Betrayed" progressives in the House of Representatives erupt over Joe Manchin announcing he will not vote for the Build Back Better legislation. Manchin reportedly told colleagues that parents will use the expanded child tax credit to buy drugs. Bernie Sanders continues to tear into Joe Manchin for killing the Build Back Better bill. Kamala Harris got testy with Charlamagne tha God when he asked her if Biden or Manchin was President. Texts from an Amazon driver reveal the chaos as tornados bore down on southern Illinois. Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 202157 min

Shots Fired!

Mitch McConnell is subtly showing his support for the January 6th Committee. Given the weak slate of potential Democratic primary candidates in 2024, could Hillary Clinton run again? Bernie Sanders torches Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema for 'arrogance' and 'acting like Republicans.' Tucker Carlson said, "Yes, COVID has killed a lot of people. So has prostate cancer. Imagine telling people about your prostate every day for the next two years." Hosts: John Iadarola, Cenk Uygur, Farron Cousins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 20211h 1m

Abortion Executions?

Congress and top Capitol Hill staff have violated the STOCK Act hundreds of times, but the consequences are minimal, inconsistent, and not recorded publicly. Sen. Joe Manchin vented his anger with the media in the wake of a report that he wanted to drop the child tax credit from President Biden’s expansive climate and social spending package. With the Supreme Court now considering Mississippi’s abortion after 15 weeks, and apparently open to rolling back half a century of reproductive rights, conservative Republicans in other states are pushing even more extreme bills -- and some big corporations are helping them. Nikki Fried, Florida's agriculture commissioner and a Democratic candidate for governor, has accused Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of trying to leverage campaign donations over members of the Florida public university system's boards of trustees. Hosts: Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 20211h 0m

Build Back Belated

Senate Democrats are pushing Biden’s Build Back Better to the back burner and are ‘aggressively’ pursuing voting rights legislation. The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol released new text messages obtained from former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows that were sent to him in the days leading up to the insurrection and while the Capitol was under siege. Laura Ingraham responded to Rep. Liz Cheney reading aloud a text the Fox News host sent to Trump chief-of-staff Mark Meadows on January 6th. Sen. Rand Paul lamented on Fox News on Tuesday what he called CNN’s “dishonest” coverage of his view of disaster relief following tornadoes that devastated Kentucky and other Midwest states over the weekend. The Biden administration won’t extend student loan relief and confirmed student loan payments restart on February 1, 2022. The largest modern home in America could be auctioned in January starting at $250 million. Host: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 20211h 3m

Get Fired or Die!

According to multiple officials, a single top secret American strike cell launched tens of thousands of bombs and missiles against the Islamic State in Syria, but in the process of attacking the enemy, the shadowy force sidestepped safeguards and repeatedly killed civilians. At least five workers said supervisors warned employees that they would be fired if they left their shifts early during the catastrophic tornadoes in Kentucky. Screenshots of a system used by Scripps Memorial Hospital show markups as high as 675% being imposed automatically during medical treatment. In Hawaii, fears grow over unsafe levels of petroleum in drinking water. Nancy Pelosi will stay around to lead House Democrats through the next election -- and perhaps beyond. Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 202152 min

Monster Storms

The southern midwest region of the U.S. was plagued by severe storms and once-in-a-century tornadoes that ravaged communities, homes, and businesses. So far there are dozens confirmed dead and even more still missing. Six workers in an Amazon warehouse died after a tornado leveled the building. The retail giant is being criticized for not allowing workers to carry their mobile phones on the warehouse floor, preventing them from receiving weather warnings. Education in the U.S. is so underfunded that teachers are reduced to collecting dollar bills on their hands and knees for entertainment. In response to the recent Texas abortion law, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is working on a bill to allow private citizens to sue anyone who makes or sells assault weapons. Julian Assange is about to be extradited to the United States. Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 20211h 3m

Boom Baby Boom

President Biden and the Democratic Congress are set to preside over the strongest two-year performance on growth, jobs, and income in decades—so long as the current cycle of inflation eases, and the Omicron variant does not trigger another round of shutdowns. Kellogg's says it will permanently replace striking workers after their offer of 3% annual raises was rejected. A divided Supreme Court refused to block the Texas law that has banned most abortions but narrowly opened the door for abortion providers to challenge it before a federal judge. Hosts: John Iadarola, Nina Turner, Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 202157 min

2021 Wolf PAC Warrior Workshop

2021 Wolf-Pac Warrior Event featuring Cenk Uygur and Senator Nina Turner. Left and Right Join Forces to Fight Corruption. wolf-pac.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 20214h 13m

Stuck in Limbo

Conservatives have a new bogeyman: critical energy theory. Inside ALEC’s new campaign to push anti-climate legislation across the country. Big Oil raked in $174 Billion in 2021 profits amid rising gas prices. Despite candidate Biden’s vow to make Saudi Arabia a “pariah” following Khashoggi’s murder, the White House says it “strongly opposes” Congress’ attempt to block the $650 million missile sale to Saudi. Just days after receiving a $750 million cash infusion, a tech startup valued at $7 billion laid off hundreds of employees via Zoom. Host: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 202156 min

Crony Leaves Congress

Devin Nunes is suddenly resigning from Congress to be the CEO of Donald Trump's media and tech company that's supposed to challenge Big Tech. Trump is very upset with Mark Meadows' "effing stupid" book that exposed him. The Blaze interviewed white supremacist and anti-semite Nick Fuentes and asked him if he’s ever been with a woman. An ‘Influencer’ wants to use her prison sentence to lose weight and do yoga after flying in a private jet to the Capitol riot. Hosts: Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 202158 min

Santa Bring Ammo

The parents of the Michigan school shooting suspect are being held on $500,000 bond each after an hours-long manhunt. Rep. John Yarmuth slammed Rep. Thomas Massie for a photo Massie tweeted celebrating guns in the wake of the deadly school shooting in Michigan. Kim Iversen thinks the sweet, angelic image of the Michigan school shooter being used by the media is a conspiracy against white people. Chris Cuomo, newly fired from CNN, faces an allegation of sexual misconduct. Based on data compiled by Global Justice Now, "just 8 top Pfizer and Moderna shareholders" added a combined $10.31 billion to their fortunes last week after stock prices soared in response to the emergence of Omicron. Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 7, 202154 min

Wannabe Dictator DeSantis

The parents of the Michigan high school shooting suspect have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the rampage. Democrats have promised legislation to codify Roe v. Wade and preempt the Texas law, but they’ve chosen to leave it sitting with a congressional panel. Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, has proposed an extraordinary plan to create a state paramilitary unit that he, rather than the federal government, would control. Tucker Carlson pretended not to know what a hate crime is. Hosts: Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola, Charles F Coleman Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 20211h 1m

Psaki Bomb

Investigators revealed their concerns about the behavior of the Michigan high school shooting suspect leading up to the tragedy. The Michigan school shooter's mom wrote an open letter to Trump in 2016, thanking him for preserving their 2nd Amendment rights, and celebrating his sexual assault. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki responded to a question from Fox News’ Peter Doocy by unloading on former President Donald Trump over his secret positive Covid test and handling of the coronavirus. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell rejected calls for a government shutdown, which is scheduled to take place at the end of the week unless there’s a bill to fund the government. Hosts: Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 20211h 1m

The Brothers Dim

Bernie Sanders said President Biden's Build Back Better bill is a huge gift to the rich. Democrats want Joe Biden to turn up the heat on Republicans. Nine GOP-controlled states have passed laws requiring exemptions for the Biden administration's vaccine mandate or banning private companies from requiring vaccination altogether. Leaked text messages show Chris Cuomo sought ‘intel’ on media coverage about accusations against his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. A Boise State professor spoke to a crowd about not admitting women to study engineering, medical school, and law so that they can instead focus on “feminine goals.” Candace Owens told Tucker Carlson “Black Americans are the most murderous group in America.” Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 20211h 2m

For Pete's Sake!

Anthony Fauci said on Sunday that the omicron COVID-19 variant will “inevitably” hit the United States. The director of the National Institutes of Health stressed that the newly emerged coronavirus variant "ought to redouble" vaccination efforts and other mitigation strategies. Fox and Friends hosts suggest the new Covid variant was made up by the Democrats to help President Biden. Kamala Harris is not popular, so the Biden administration is looking at someone else to run for president instead of the current Vice President. Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 202156 min

All Three Guilty

All three of the men accused of chasing and killing 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery have been found guilty of murder in the jogger’s death. President Biden will spend Thanksgiving week at a private equity billionaire’s Nantucket home. The U.S. labor shortage is being exacerbated by immigration drastically slowing down. The CEO of Dollar Tree announced that his company is raising prices to $1.25 at stores across the United States. The head of the Oklahoma Republican Party called on Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel to resign after she expressed the party’s commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. A former St. Louis police officer convicted of beating a Black undercover detective during a 2017 racial injustice protest has only been sentenced to one year and one day in prison. Host: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 202154 min

Justice for Ahmaud

Defense attorneys rested their case in the Ahmaud Arbery trial Thursday after calling just seven witnesses, including the shooter, who testified that Arbery did not threaten him in any way. Kyle Rittenhouse's attorney says it is 'disgusting' that Republicans are trying to trade on his client's 'celebrity.' A Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, turned into a scene of deadly horror when a red SUV plowed into a crowd on the city's Main Street. Two longtime, conservative Fox News commentators have resigned in protest of what they call a pattern of incendiary and fabricated claims by the network's opinion hosts in support of former President Donald Trump. Hosts: Ana Kasparian & Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 202154 min

Not Guilty

Jury Finds Kyle Rittenhouse Not Guilty | House Dems Pass Build Back Better With No Gop Support | Mccarthy’s 8-Hour Speech Against Popular Policies | Ohio One-Ups Texas W/ Even More Draconian Abortion Law Hosts: John Idarola, Cenk Uygur, and Morgan Harper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 202159 min

Unreal Time

New Poll: Most Americans Want The Gop To Win In 2022 | College Dems Debate Statement Leader Made As 13 Yr Old | Maher Regurgitates Right-Wing Crt Talking Points | Elijah Mcclain’s Family Will Receive $15m Settlement | Qanon Shaman’s Lawyer Calls Out Donald Trump Hosts: Ana Kasparian & Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 20211h 2m

Evil or Incompetent?

By voting no on the infrastructure bill, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez set off a fierce debate among NYC residents eager to see the subways improved. Arizona Kyrsten Sinema did a rare interview where she talked about her negotiating style, disagreeing with her party and fashion critiques. Senator Joe Manchin boasted that the ‘coal market has never been hotter.’ Ben Shapiro told a crowd in Florida 'wokeness is destroying America.' President Biden is asking for an investigation into oil companies illegally increasing gas prices as their costs drop. Host: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 202156 min

Inflation Nation

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers published a warning for Democrats that urged them not to dismiss inflation as “transitory.” Wall Street is set to see the biggest bonus increases since the Great Recession after a busy and profitable 2021. On-time mail delivery has plummeted under Postmaster Louis DeJoy - forcing veterans to wait longer for prescriptions, seniors to scramble to pay bills without their Social Security checks, and communities to feel less connected. Women in the U.S. are being jailed for having miscarriages. A new book claims that Steve Mnuchin and Mike Pompeo discussed removing Trump after the Capitol attack. Hosts: Ana Kasparian & Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 202155 min

Corporate Media Cartels

Moments before the closing arguments of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, Judge Bruce Schroeder dismissed one count of illegal possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18. CNN’s Jake Tapper pressed National Economic Council director Brian Deese Sunday over the impact of inflation on American families. The U.S. hid an airstrike that killed dozens of civilians in Syria. In a new midterm election poll, Republicans lead Democrats by the largest margin in forty years. Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn said the U.S. should “have one religion.” Hosts: Ana Kasparian & Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 202153 min

Told You So

According to a new poll, the latest version of Build Back Better — the renegotiated $1.75 trillion compromise designed to win the votes of centrist Democrats such as West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin and Arizona Sen. Krysten Sinema — is significantly less popular than the original, $3.5 trillion proposal that preceded it. Tulsi Gabbard said that the prosecutor in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial clearly didn’t do due diligence before making the decision to prosecute. Forty-three percent of Republican respondents in a new poll say that they oppose schools teaching about the "history of racism." The 17-year-old son of Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin attempted to cast a ballot twice on Election Day despite being too young to vote. Candace Owens said Big Bird from Sesame Street was a "big pharma pervert." Hosts: Ana Kasparian & Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 202155 min

Vigilantē Tears

Abby Martin confronted Nancy Pelosi at #COP26 for overseeing massive increases in the Pentagon budget - a bigger polluter than 140 countries combined - while touting "historic" leadership on climate change. Kyle Rittenhouse testified that he "didn't do anything wrong" when he shot Joseph Rosenbaum. OPEC and its oil-producing partners have rebuffed President Joe Biden’s calls for increased production amidst rising fuel prices. A Black principal of a majority-white Texas high school, who has been embroiled in a controversy over critical race theory, was forced to resign after months of accusations that he indoctrinated students. Host: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 202159 min

Hillbilly Fruitcakes

Literal Facepalm Moment In Rittenhouse Murder Trial | NRA Execs Call Supporters “Hillbillies,” “Fruitcakes” | Republican Posts Anime Of Him Violently Killing AOC | After Death Threat, Republican Throws Graham Under Bus | Meadows’ Plan To Punish Repubs Who Helped Biden | Dems Want To Repeat Losing Trump-Focused Strategy | Prager’s Jaw-Dropping Claim About Aids And Anti-Vaxxers | Trump Gets Triggered By, Freaks Out At Chris Christie | Hawley Doubles Down On Calling Men Weak, Lazy Pervs | Musk’s Own Followers Say He Should Actually Pay Taxes | Video Claims To Expose Jimmy Dore’s Anti-Vaccine Grift Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 9, 20211h 3m

Big Bird v. Big Turd

Hosts: Francesca Fiorentini & David Shuster Big Bird got his Pfizer shot, and conservatives, including Ted Cruz, are calling it vaccine "propaganda." Former President Trump doubled down on his criticism of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Senate Republicans who voted in favor of passing a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. White House adviser hijacks Fox News interview to blast "absurd" and "disrespectful" Peter Doocy. Residents of heavily Trump counties were more than three times more likely to die from COVID in October than those in heavily Biden counties — 25 per 100,000 versus 7.8 per 100,000. Terry Bradshaw slams Aaron Rodgers over vaccine comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 202155 min

Ro Khanna Talks Reconciliation

Rep. Ro Khanna Joins TYT Exclusively To Talk About The Dual Infrastructure Votes The House has Planned for Today. John Iadarola and Caroline Johnson join Cenk to Discuss These Stories: Media Tells Jayapal That Popular Policies Are Unpopular. Does she respond accordingly? An Ex-FDA Commissioner says the New Covid Pill from Pfizer Is The End Of The Pandemic. Stephen Crowder Reenacts Rittenhouse Shootings As A Game. The FEC is Letting Foreign Money Bankroll U.S. Ballot Initiatives. Hosts: John Idarola, Cenk Uygur, Caroline Johnson, and Rep. Ro Khanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 5, 20211h 4m

Milkgate

Pentagon Forgives Itself For Deadly Drone Strike Error. Anderson Cooper Attacks Progressives, and Pramila Jayapal Basically Just Sits Back and Lets Him. CNN’s Big Story: A Family’s 12 Gallon Weekly Milk Budget Is High Because They Have Like A Million Kids. Jury In Ahmaud Arbery Killing Has Just One Black Person On It. Even the Judge Says It’s Messed Up. Juror Dismissed in Kyle Rittenhouse Trial for Making a Really Insensitive Joke about Jacob Blake, then the Judge Goes On Insane Religious Rant. Tucker Carlson Flat Out Attacks Donald Trump For Shafting His Own Supporters. Bold Move. One Teacher’s Pro-Qanon Rant Is Caught On Audio By A Student. Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers’ Covid Story Keeps Getting Crazier and Crazier. California College Sinks $1.5 Billion Into Giant, Windowless Dorm. Would You Live There? People Pretend To Be Nudists So They Can Get A House. Tim Pool Gets Covid, Begs For Ivermectin, Pays A Ton Of Cash. Joe Rogan Offers to Pay It For Him Hosts: Ana Kasparian & Cenk Uygur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 20211h 0m

Blame Progressives

The mainstream media is predictably blaming progressives for electoral setbacks suffered by Democrats in Virginia, New Jersey and Minnesota. Zillow is trying to offload around $2.8 billion worth of houses onto investors after it bought them with the intent of selling them to hopeful homeowners and landlords. More than 140,000 Amazon drivers may be repaid nearly $60 million in alleged withheld tips. Kyle Rittenhouse’s lawyer said his killings were in self-defense. Police unions in New York said 10,000 cops would quit over the vaccine mandate. When the deadline came and went, the actual number was 34. Host: Ana Kasparian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 3, 202156 min

They're Lying To Us

Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian Cenk & Ana call out all Progressives, and lay out the terms for Pramila Jayapal's resignation from “We are finally at the place we have been asking for — demanding over the last several months — which is two bills moving together in the House and we’ll get them both done,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal says. Sen. Joe Manchin was a headliner at a secretive Coal CEOs’ meeting. Cori Bush vs Joe Manchin. Democratic voters say they’d rather have someone else as 2024 nominee over Biden. Woman billed $700 after sitting in ER waiting room for 7 hours, leaving without treatment. Biden blasted for new Iran sanctions ahead of nuclear talks. Why Daniel Hale deserves gratitude, not prison. Elon Musk goes after UN World Food Program director on Twitter. The billionaire who hates the wealth tax says that ‘there’s no sympathy for billionaires’ and that the ultrawealthy are being attacked ‘for no reason.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 2, 202157 min

Progressives Cave

Justices will hear arguments in two challenges to Texas’s new abortion law. Elon Musk has offered to sell some of his Tesla stock "right now" if the UN can prove that $6 billion will solve world hunger. A billionaire, who hates the wealth tax, said 'there's no sympathy for billionaires' and the ultra-wealthy are being attacked 'for no reason.' Chris Wallace repeatedly pressed Senator Rick Scott over his supposed concerns about the national debt and deficit by asking the Florida lawmaker if he would support repealing the 2017 Trump tax cuts to help balance the budget. Texas police officers allegedly “laughed” and “joked'' as desperate Joe Biden campaign aides pleaded for protection from a “Trump Train” of cars and trucks swarming and even colliding with the campaign caravan on a freeway last year. Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 202159 min

Crude Lies

Exxon is desperate to keep people from realizing it lied about climate change. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand took another run at Senator Joe Manchin on the Senate floor over his opposition to paid family leave, which he succeeded in getting removed from the Democrats’ reconciliation bill. Adam Kinzinger, outspoken GOP Trump critic, won't seek reelection for his U.S. House seat. A Capitol officer who assisted a Trump rioter on January 6th has resigned after messages between the two were discovered. Hosts: Cenk Uygur, John Idarola, Sen. Nina Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 202158 min

Cuts & Cosplay

Here’s the $1.85 trillion framework that Biden got the corporate Dems to agree to for now. As of Thursday morning that two crucial holdouts, Senators Joe Manchin III of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, had yet to commit to voting for it. There’s nothing left in the bill and progressives should vote no. Rep. Jamaal Bowman Slams Manchin’s ‘Completely Unacceptable’ Opposition to Paid Family Leave: ‘He’s Regurgitating Talking Points From the 1980s.’ Don Lemon Bluntly Asks Democratic Rep. ‘Are You Concerned That It Looks Like Your Party Is Blowing It?’ It’s a NO from AOC on the useless version of the reconciliation bill that Manchin has now taken full control of. Manchin’s obstruction is already making him richer. Joe Manchin is just as bad at running from constituents as Sinema is. WATCH: Jen Psaki Bristles at Kristen Welker’s ‘Unconstructive Line Of Questioning’ on Build Back Better Deal. Israel to build 1,300 settlement units in occupied West Bank. Hosts: Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 202157 min

Corporate Communism

Joe Manchin is telling colleagues he has deep concerns about a proposed “billionaire tax” but is waiting for more details before making a final decision. Pramila Jayapal digs in on her stance to not vote for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill until there is enough agreement on the reconciliation bill and both bills can be voted on. Fox News guest says poor people “don't realize how wealthy they are.” Anti-Chevron crusader Steven Donziger has been denied reprieve and he must report to prison. Israel is planning to build 1,300 settlement units in the occupied West Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 202157 min

Don't touch me

Paid family leave, one of the hallmarks of President Joe Biden's social safety net agenda, is in jeopardy of being pared down once again or even cut from a major spending bill over a lack of support from Joe Manchin. Democratic leaders are telling members to embrace the spending bill, even as progressives see several major policy goals get tossed. Kyrsten Sinema was confronted by a self-described constituent as she walked through an airport. The border patrol agent who posted a doctored sex photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez got away with it. Mitt Romney expressed concern that taxing billionaires could cause them to invest in paintings or ranches rather than things that build jobs. Hosts: Ana, Cenk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 202157 min

Don't stop Believin'

Lawyer, scholar, educator, and author Anita Hill joins The Young Turks to discuss her new book #Believing and more. Democrats may ditch Medicare expansion and paid leave in last-minute social spending talks. The key to President Biden’s climate agenda is likely to be cut because of Joe Manchin's opposition. Wisconsin lawmakers slowly peeling away child labor laws. January 6 protest organizers say they participated in ‘dozens’ of planning meetings with members of Congress and White House staff. Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur Guest: Anita Hill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 202154 min

How About Zero?

Joe Manchin and Bernie Sanders got into a heated argument over the reconciliation bill, with the West Virginia Senator saying he's comfortable with spending a dollar amount of "zero." President Biden says Kyrsten Sinema isn’t on board for raising “a single penny” in taxes on the wealthy. Biden is also open to eliminating the filibuster on voting rights "and maybe more." The voter-fraud hunt in Texas just blew up in Republicans’ faces. Conservative host Candace Owens calls for the U.S. to invade Australia to free people from "tyranny." Hosts: John Iadarola, Francesca Fiorentini, Nina Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 20211h 0m

Toilet Trouble

A billionaire who supported Trump in 2020 says he talks to Joe Manchin every week and urges him to ‘stay tough.’ Arizona State Police are recommending charges for the protesters that followed Sen Sinema into the bathroom. Five Veterans quit Kyrsten Sinema’s advisory council in protest. Bernie Sanders to Host “What’s in the Damn Bill” online panel discussion about Democrats’ package. AOC warns that Corporate Lobbyists would love people to ‘Give Up Before the Deal Is Done.’ ‘You Are WEAK!’ Don Lemon ERUPTS on Biden, Democrats: ‘It’s Not Our Job to Sell Your Agenda for You!’ Hosts: Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 202159 min

Manchin Leaving?

Joe Manchin threatens to leave the Democratic Party. Biden discussed a $1.9 trillion top line number for the economic package and told Democrats free community college is out. John Deere workers strike as company rakes in record profits. After a tweak was made to the law that allows the Pentagon to give war machines to local police depts, many are now citing natural disasters and climate change to get the equipment, only to use them to intimidate and attack citizens. Hosts: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 202158 min

Knives out

Senator Joe Manchin’s refusal to support the centerpiece of President Biden’s climate agenda puts the Democrats’ entire infrastructure and social spending agenda at risk. However, Manchin did meet with Bernie Sanders and Pramila Jayapal to try and address the spending stalemate. Nina Turner gave Bernie props for smoking Manchin with his recent op-ed. West Virginians are paying incredibly high prices for energy bills in their homes because of the state’s reliance on the skyrocketing price of coal. Roughly 24 hours after the death of Colin Powell, Donald Trump proved, again, that he is utterly incapable of empathy, grace or even common decency. Texas Republicans looking to pass legislation to outlaw vaccine mandates get a dose of reality from their bosses, as the business community opposes it. Radio talk show host Dennis Prager informed his audience on Monday that not only does he have Covid-19, but he was trying to get infected in order to achieve “natural immunity.” A museum started an OnlyFans account after its TikTok got banned for posting nudes. Hosts: Ana, Cenk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 202156 min

Corruption Chronicles

Despite being vaccinated, Colin Powell has died due to complications from COVID. Joe Manchin has reportedly told the White House that the child tax credit must include a firm work requirement and a family income cap in the $60,000 range. Manchin also wants to keep elderly caretakers from getting the benefit. After getting ousted by AOC, Joe Crowley is now lobbying against tax hikes on giant corporations. The wealthiest 10% of Americans own a record 89% of all U.S. stocks. A Republican governor is sounding off about former President Donald Trump’s baseless claims that the 2020 election was rigged against him, and suggesting that the GOP’s chances in the midterms may be doomed if Trump does not change his tune soon. 9% of Georgia Republicans would consider sitting out the 2022 election unless the 2020 vote totals are audited. Australia's Northern Territory Chief Minister demolished Ted Cruz's attempt to lecture the country on their COVID prevention policies. Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 202152 min

Ana Talks With Ilhan

A record-breaking 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in August. More than 100,000 workers threaten to strike as unions flex their muscles. During the COVID-19 meltdown, corporate executives pocketed millions in bonuses while their companies went bankrupt. California will ban gas lawn mowers and leaf blowers. Do individual consumer choices matter when combating climate change? Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Rep. Ilhan Omar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 202151 min

Say Words, Nancy

Pelosi gives a stammering press conference about how she caves to Manchin and Sinema's corporate interests, then she snaps at a reporter. Billy Graham's son, Franklin Graham, is secretly bankrolling the National Prayer Breakfast. A new report says American real estate has become a “safe haven” for money laundering. Black children were jailed for a crime that doesn’t exist, and almost nothing happened to the adults in charge. Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 202158 min