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November 12, 2019

Republicans Demand That Everyone in Witness-Protection Program Appear on National TV

WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Saying that “enough is enough,” congressional Republicans demanded on Monday that the thousands of people in the nation’s witness-protection program be required to appear on national television.

“What kind of a country protects someone’s identity just because they were instrumental in bringing a criminal to justice?” Representative Jim Jordan, of Ohio, asked. “I don’t want to live in a country like that.”

Representative Devin Nunes, of California, concurred. “Anonymity is all well and good, but we should be able to look at these people and know their names,” he said.

At the United States Senate, Lindsey Graham told reporters that “it’s time for people in the witness-protection program to put up or shut up.”

“I want these people to go on TV and say what they have to say, and then I fully intend not to listen to them,” the senator said.


Short article, no more at link: https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/republicans-demand-that-everyone-in-witness-protection-program-appear-on-national-tv

November 12, 2019

Seth Meyers - Billionaires Freak Out About Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders: A Closer Look



Seth takes a closer look at billionaire Mike Bloomberg reportedly being on the brink of joining the Democratic primary as Wall Street panics about the current crop of candidates.




Seth Takes a Moment to Remember Rick Ludwin



Seth Meyers takes a moment to memorialize former NBC executive Rick Ludwin.


November 12, 2019

The Daily Show: Facebook's Sexual Emoji Ban, Las Vegas's Homeless Curb & A 911 Boss Streams Netflix



Facebook users who post sexual emojis could get banned, Las Vegas makes it illegal to sleep on city sidewalks, and a 911 supervisor is accused of streaming Netflix during a call.




The Source of Trump’s Totally Not Weird Way of Standing



Posture expert Augustus Mandrake (Michael Kosta) shares how he taught President Trump to stand in a way that isn’t weird.


November 12, 2019

The Daily Show: Bloomberg's Belated 2020 Bid



Billionaire and former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg floats a late-in-the-game White House bid, and is met with resistance from Dems already in the race.


November 11, 2019

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - SLAPP Suits



After winning a legal battle involving a coal executive and a giant squirrel, John Oliver explains how SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent.


November 9, 2019

Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - 11/8/19

Monologue: The Impeachables



Bill recaps the top stories of the week.




24 Things You Don't Know About Lindsey Graham



Bill shares a few fun "facts" about South Carolina Senator and staunch Trump defender Lindsey Graham.




Judd Apatow: It's Garry Shandling's Book



Filmmaker and comedian Judd Apatow joins Bill to discuss his role as an elder statesman of comedy and his work to preserve Garry Shandling's legacy.




New Rule: The Zuck Stops Here



In his editorial New Rule, Bill asks how we allowed our society to be taken over by Facebook.




Overtime: Judd Apatow, Gov. Steve Bullock, Rahm Emanuel, Steve Schmidt



Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show.


November 9, 2019

Seth Meyers - Bill Gates Admits It Was a Mistake Meeting with Jeffrey Epstein - Monologue - 11/7/19






Seth's Favorite Jokes of the Week: Trump Is Moving to Florida, Trump’s Louisiana Rally



Seth's favorite jokes from the week of November 4.


November 9, 2019

The Daily Show: Inaccurate Breathalyzers / Trevor's Favorite Accents

Inaccurate Breathalyzers



A report finds that an alarming number of breathalyzer tests given to DUI suspects are inaccurate.




Trevor’s Favorite Accents - Between the Scenes



Trevor’s favorite accents come from his favorite people.


November 9, 2019

The Daily Show: Popeyes Sandwich Stabbing / Make Trump Happy

Popeyes Sandwich Stabbing



A man is stabbed in a fight over the popular new Popeyes chicken sandwich.




Make Trump Happy



Republicans, your objective... MAKE TRUMP HAPPY


November 9, 2019

The Daily Show: Cory Booker - A White House Bid Based on Inclusiveness and Courageous Empathy



New Jersey Senator and 2020 presidential candidate Cory Booker talks about campaigning on kindness in hopes of uniting Americans and advocating for more diversity in the Democratic Party.


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