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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
June 6, 2020
Bill recaps the top stories of the week, including protests, looting, and President Trump's bunker retreat.
Michael "Killer Mike" Render
Activist and "Run the Jewels" musician Michael Render joins Bill to discuss why now is the time to “Plot, Plan, Strategize, Organize and Mobilize.”
Blood in the Streets?
Bill asks Real Time panelists Rosa Brooks and Michael Steele what happens if Trump loses the 2020 election and calls the "tough people" into the streets.
New Rule: The Blue Wall of Silence
Bill applauds the police officers who have finally begun to acknowledge that the problems in their ranks extend beyond just a "few bad apples."
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - 6/5/20
Monologue: Is America Great Enough For You Yet?Bill recaps the top stories of the week, including protests, looting, and President Trump's bunker retreat.
Michael "Killer Mike" Render
Activist and "Run the Jewels" musician Michael Render joins Bill to discuss why now is the time to “Plot, Plan, Strategize, Organize and Mobilize.”
Blood in the Streets?
Bill asks Real Time panelists Rosa Brooks and Michael Steele what happens if Trump loses the 2020 election and calls the "tough people" into the streets.
New Rule: The Blue Wall of Silence
Bill applauds the police officers who have finally begun to acknowledge that the problems in their ranks extend beyond just a "few bad apples."
June 6, 2020
For a week, Seth Meyers turned the start of his show over to Late Night writer Amber Ruffin, who shares some of her encounters with the police.
Seth Meyers: Amber Ruffin Shares a Lifetime of Traumatic Run-Ins with Police
For a week, Seth Meyers turned the start of his show over to Late Night writer Amber Ruffin, who shares some of her encounters with the police.
June 6, 2020
Amber Ruffin’s Experience with the Police: It's a New Day
Seth turns over the opening of the show to Late Night writer Amber Ruffin.
Seth’s Favorite Jokes of the Week: Trump Orders Tear Gassing of Peaceful Protestors
Seth’s favorite jokes from the week of June 1.
Seth Meyers - Trump Hides in White House Bunker Amid Protests - Monologue 6/4/20
Amber Ruffin’s Experience with the Police: It's a New Day
Seth turns over the opening of the show to Late Night writer Amber Ruffin.
Seth’s Favorite Jokes of the Week: Trump Orders Tear Gassing of Peaceful Protestors
Seth’s favorite jokes from the week of June 1.
June 6, 2020
A look back at Trevor's answer to an audience member's question about reparations and white privilege.
The Daily Show: Trevor Breaks Down Reparations & White Privilege - Between the Scenes
A look back at Trevor's answer to an audience member's question about reparations and white privilege.
June 5, 2020
In this extended conversation with Stephen Colbert, the Senator from New Jersey shares his personal feelings about the murder of George Floyd and the legislation he and Sen. Kamala Harris introduced to abolish rules like Qualified Immunity, which protect police when they commit violence against citizens.
Senator Booker also comments on the abhorrent treatment of peaceful demonstrators by law enforcement, egged on by the Trump administration, and his thoughts on Joe Biden's options for running mate in the 2020 presidential election.
Stephen Colbert: Guest Senator Cory Booker
Sen. Cory Booker Talks Race, Empathy, And His Legislation To Stop Abuses Of Power By Law EnforcementIn this extended conversation with Stephen Colbert, the Senator from New Jersey shares his personal feelings about the murder of George Floyd and the legislation he and Sen. Kamala Harris introduced to abolish rules like Qualified Immunity, which protect police when they commit violence against citizens.
Senator Booker also comments on the abhorrent treatment of peaceful demonstrators by law enforcement, egged on by the Trump administration, and his thoughts on Joe Biden's options for running mate in the 2020 presidential election.
June 5, 2020
American citizens in 430 towns and cities took to the streets yesterday to peacefully protest systemic racism and police brutality, while stepped-up enforcements of curfews created alarming scenes of violence against the demonstrators.
Brian Wilson "God Only Knows"
Legendary musician Brian Wilson, whose treasured songs have both reflected troubled times and provided a refuge from them, joins us for this rare performance of his Beach Boys classic "God Only Knows" for The Late Show's #PlayAtHome series.
Brian Wilson "Love and Mercy"
Legendary musician Brian Wilson treats us to "Love and Mercy," a song from his solo catalog that was released on the album "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times."
New Jersey Makes A Bid For Trump's Relocated Convention
President Trump is threatening to move the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina, so why not come to beautiful Paramus, New Jersey?
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening (and Brian Wilson) - 6/4/20
Shockingly Brutal Police Tactics Deployed Nationwide As Protests Unite Americans Of All BackgroudsAmerican citizens in 430 towns and cities took to the streets yesterday to peacefully protest systemic racism and police brutality, while stepped-up enforcements of curfews created alarming scenes of violence against the demonstrators.
Brian Wilson "God Only Knows"
Legendary musician Brian Wilson, whose treasured songs have both reflected troubled times and provided a refuge from them, joins us for this rare performance of his Beach Boys classic "God Only Knows" for The Late Show's #PlayAtHome series.
Brian Wilson "Love and Mercy"
Legendary musician Brian Wilson treats us to "Love and Mercy," a song from his solo catalog that was released on the album "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times."
New Jersey Makes A Bid For Trump's Relocated Convention
President Trump is threatening to move the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina, so why not come to beautiful Paramus, New Jersey?
June 5, 2020
A cowboy cracks his whip every time he hears a pained historical comparison in White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany's debrief of Trump's church visit.
Tooning Out The News: Pained historical comparison cowboy
A cowboy cracks his whip every time he hears a pained historical comparison in White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany's debrief of Trump's church visit.
June 5, 2020
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, June 5, 2020
Real Time with Bill Maher continues its 18th season Friday, June 5 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), with a replay at 11:31 p.m., exclusively on HBO.
Virtual interview guests include activist and rapper Michael Render ("Killer Mike" ), whose latest album Run the Jewels 4 was released on Wednesday; and former FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence and NBC News National Security Contributor, Frank Figliuzzi. This week will also feature a virtual panel with former chair of the Republican National Committee and current host of The Michael Steele Podcast and MSNBC analyst, Michael Steele; and author and Georgetown School of Law professor Rosa Brooks.
June 5, 2020
The Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a powerful speech at George Floyd’s memorial service held at North Central University in Minneapolis on Thursday, encouraging the world to make the commitment to justice for George by standing for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the amount of time former police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck.
George Floyd Memorial: Watch Rev. Al Sharpton's Full Remarks
The Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a powerful speech at George Floyd’s memorial service held at North Central University in Minneapolis on Thursday, encouraging the world to make the commitment to justice for George by standing for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the amount of time former police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck.
June 5, 2020
Amidst ongoing national protests, Rep. Maxine Waters warns that Donald Trump is a "racist" “would be dictator” who will try to abuse power during this tense time -- if he can get away with it. Waters also thanks the protesters, observing that many “young people.. are doing what legislation has not been able to accomplish."
In the segment, MSNBC's Ari Melber also features Waters' longtime civil rights advocacy against police brutality, and the two discuss her approach and why she believes it's important to be direct and blunt in her words and political advocacy. (This interview is from MSNBC’s “The Beat with Ari Melber, a news show covering politics, law and culture airing nightly at 6pm ET on MSNBC. http://www.thebeatwithari.com). Aired on 06/04/2020.
'Dictator': See Top Dem Maxine Waters Confront Trump's 'Racism,' Drawing Line From LA Riots To Today
Amidst ongoing national protests, Rep. Maxine Waters warns that Donald Trump is a "racist" “would be dictator” who will try to abuse power during this tense time -- if he can get away with it. Waters also thanks the protesters, observing that many “young people.. are doing what legislation has not been able to accomplish."
In the segment, MSNBC's Ari Melber also features Waters' longtime civil rights advocacy against police brutality, and the two discuss her approach and why she believes it's important to be direct and blunt in her words and political advocacy. (This interview is from MSNBC’s “The Beat with Ari Melber, a news show covering politics, law and culture airing nightly at 6pm ET on MSNBC. http://www.thebeatwithari.com). Aired on 06/04/2020.
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