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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
May 26, 2021
Charlie Sykes spoke with us candidly about coming to terms with the fact that 'conservative' ideology was merely intellectual cover for the most horrific elements of our society.
Charlie Sykes on Realizing the Conservative Movement is a LIE - Meidas Touch
Charlie Sykes spoke with us candidly about coming to terms with the fact that 'conservative' ideology was merely intellectual cover for the most horrific elements of our society.
May 26, 2021
Rep. Katie Porter (CA-45) confronted AbbVie CEO Richard Gonzalez about the sky-high cost of prescription drugs. She highlighted that the industry often blames the cost of research and development for high drug prices, even though they spend considerably more on stock buybacks, which primarily enrich their shareholders.
Rep. Katie Porter Grills Big Pharma CEO For Putting Profits Before Patients - Full Questioning
Rep. Katie Porter (CA-45) confronted AbbVie CEO Richard Gonzalez about the sky-high cost of prescription drugs. She highlighted that the industry often blames the cost of research and development for high drug prices, even though they spend considerably more on stock buybacks, which primarily enrich their shareholders.
May 25, 2021
Director of the NIH, Dr. Francis Collins, talks about herd immunity and shares how excited he is for Americans to slowly start returning to normal, while stressing how important it is that the 100 million unvaccinated Americans go get the vaccine.
"I Don't Think We Can Rule It Out" - Dr. Collins On The Wuhan Lab Theory
Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the NIH, examines the possibility that Covid-19 escaped a lab in Wuhan, China.
Stephen Colbert - NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins Discusses The Complexities Of Herd Immunity
Director of the NIH, Dr. Francis Collins, talks about herd immunity and shares how excited he is for Americans to slowly start returning to normal, while stressing how important it is that the 100 million unvaccinated Americans go get the vaccine.
"I Don't Think We Can Rule It Out" - Dr. Collins On The Wuhan Lab Theory
Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the NIH, examines the possibility that Covid-19 escaped a lab in Wuhan, China.
May 25, 2021
The news we've been waiting for is finally here: The Late Show will resume taping in front of a full studio audience at the Ed Sullivan Theater on Monday, June 14th! No one captured the excitement of this historic moment better than New York Mayor Bill De Blasio, who said today, "there's no stopping New York, there's no stopping Stephen Colbert!" If you are vaccinated and would like to join us in person for a taping of The Late Show, visit this page for ticketing information: https://colbert.1iota.com.
Quarantinewhile... Lil Nas X Takes Pants Split In Stride
Quarantinewhile... The crowd who came to see Lil Nas X perform on SNL almost got to see the singer's Lil Nas D.
MTG's statement freaks out Blippy the Penguin
Introducing our new character Blippy the Penguin, who looks at piles of crap and finds a kernel of truth. He examines Marjorie Taylor Green's insane comparison between mask mandates and the Holocaust. Go get 'em, Blippy the Penguin!
These Great Guys Are Fully Against Forming A Commission
You'll become a much bigger fan of commissions after watching this video.
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 5/24/21
There's No Stopping Stephen Colbert! THE Late Show Returns With Full Audiences On June 14thThe news we've been waiting for is finally here: The Late Show will resume taping in front of a full studio audience at the Ed Sullivan Theater on Monday, June 14th! No one captured the excitement of this historic moment better than New York Mayor Bill De Blasio, who said today, "there's no stopping New York, there's no stopping Stephen Colbert!" If you are vaccinated and would like to join us in person for a taping of The Late Show, visit this page for ticketing information: https://colbert.1iota.com.
Quarantinewhile... Lil Nas X Takes Pants Split In Stride
Quarantinewhile... The crowd who came to see Lil Nas X perform on SNL almost got to see the singer's Lil Nas D.
MTG's statement freaks out Blippy the Penguin
Introducing our new character Blippy the Penguin, who looks at piles of crap and finds a kernel of truth. He examines Marjorie Taylor Green's insane comparison between mask mandates and the Holocaust. Go get 'em, Blippy the Penguin!
These Great Guys Are Fully Against Forming A Commission
You'll become a much bigger fan of commissions after watching this video.
May 25, 2021
Rachel Maddow looks at failing democracies in Samoa and Belarus against the backdrop of Republicans in the United States rejecting election outcomes and democratic norms. Aired on 05/24/2021.
Authoritarianism Is Having A Moment': Belarus Serves As A Warning To U.S. - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Rachel Maddow looks at failing democracies in Samoa and Belarus against the backdrop of Republicans in the United States rejecting election outcomes and democratic norms. Aired on 05/24/2021.
May 25, 2021
In 2022, 26 states will have Secretary of State elections. And some of the people running for those jobs tried to overturn the 2020 election. Aired on 05/24/2021.
How Trump Loyalists Are Moving To Take Over State Elections In 2022 - All In - MSNBC
In 2022, 26 states will have Secretary of State elections. And some of the people running for those jobs tried to overturn the 2020 election. Aired on 05/24/2021.
May 25, 2021
Rachel Maddow reports on what is revealed in newly removed redactions for court documents in the case of Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort, showing Manafort giving campaign polling data to Konstantin Kilimnik, who U.S. intelligence now says gave that information to the Russian government, which was trying to help Donald Trump get elected. Aired on 05/24/2021.
Proverbial 'Smoking Gun' Of Trump Camp Giving Info To Russia Seen In Documents - Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow reports on what is revealed in newly removed redactions for court documents in the case of Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort, showing Manafort giving campaign polling data to Konstantin Kilimnik, who U.S. intelligence now says gave that information to the Russian government, which was trying to help Donald Trump get elected. Aired on 05/24/2021.
May 25, 2021
Neal Katyal reacts to the “disappointing” news that the Justice Department will appeal a judge’s order requiring the disclosure of a memo that Attorney General Barr cited in deciding not prosecute Trump for obstruction of justice in the Mueller investigation and the implications of keeping this memo hidden: “To bury this is I think detrimental to what American democracy is all about.” Aired on 05/24/2021.
DOJ Appealing Order To Release Memo On Bill Barr Not Prosecuting Trump - The Last Word - MSNBC
Neal Katyal reacts to the “disappointing” news that the Justice Department will appeal a judge’s order requiring the disclosure of a memo that Attorney General Barr cited in deciding not prosecute Trump for obstruction of justice in the Mueller investigation and the implications of keeping this memo hidden: “To bury this is I think detrimental to what American democracy is all about.” Aired on 05/24/2021.
May 25, 2021
New documents released by a federal judge show the “degree of collusion” between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Russian operatives, says Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). As the legal peril for Trump allies increases and more information is released, Rep. Schiff tells Lawrence O’Donnell “there’s still a lot we don’t know about this story.” Aired on 05/24/2021.
Rep. Schiff: Docs Show Paul Manafort Was 'Bigger Liar Than We Knew' - The Last Word - MSNBC
New documents released by a federal judge show the “degree of collusion” between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Russian operatives, says Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). As the legal peril for Trump allies increases and more information is released, Rep. Schiff tells Lawrence O’Donnell “there’s still a lot we don’t know about this story.” Aired on 05/24/2021.
May 25, 2021
Chris Hayes gives a note of caution on the right-wing mania over the Wuhan lab theory. Aired on 05/24/2021.
Chris Hayes: The Right-Wing's Misplaced Mania Over Covid Origin Story - All In - MSNBC
Chris Hayes gives a note of caution on the right-wing mania over the Wuhan lab theory. Aired on 05/24/2021.
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