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June 24, 2021

Rep. Schiff on MSNBC: We Need Stronger Safeguards Against Executive Abuses of Power



On Monday, June 21, 2021, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MSNBC’s The Beat with Ari Melber to discuss reports that the Department of Justice subpoenaed account information for persons associated with the House Intelligence Committee. Schiff argued the need for stronger safeguards against executive abuses of power and urged Congress to pass his Protecting Our Democracy Act, which would strengthen the independence of the DOJ, reign in abuses of power, and enact sweeping reforms to keep American democracy intact.


June 24, 2021

A leaked UN report warns 'worst is yet to come' on climate change. - PBS NewsHour

A leaked UN report warns 'worst is yet to come' on climate change. Here's how you can help



A leaked draft report from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change paints the starkest picture yet of the accelerating danger caused by human use of coal, oil, and gas. It warns of coming unlivable heat waves, widespread hunger and drought, rising sea levels and extinction. To understand the report's warnings, William Brangham turns to atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayoe.


June 24, 2021

Seth Meyers - Trump Wanted to Send Americans with COVID to Guantanamo Bay: A Closer Look



Seth takes a closer look at a book that reveals shocking new details about the Trump administration's criminally negligent response to the COVID-19 pandemic.


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June 24, 2021

Seth Meyers - New York Investigating Trump Organization Executive Matthew Calamari - Monologue 6/22






Four Recently Discovered Sea Creatures



Late Night staffers Amber Ruffin, John Lutz, Tarik Davis and Ben Warheit deliver a special educational performance about four recently discovered sea animals.


June 24, 2021

The Daily Show: The Daily Show-ography of Mitch McConnell



He has the cunning of a fox and the charisma of a salted slug. This is the Daily Show-ography of Mitch McConnell.


June 24, 2021

Dems React to For the People Act Getting Blocked - NowThis News



‘I think they were insulting and really giving the middle finger to the American people’ — Here's how some Democrats responded to Republicans blocking the For the People Act.


June 24, 2021

Ashamed': First MAGA Rioter Sentenced As Another Admits To Conspiracy - The Beat - MSNBC



In a major development in the MAGA riot investigation, a member of the far-right Oath Keepers pled guilty on two of six charges against him. There are reportedly 15 other members involved. The first January 6th rioter has also been sentenced. MSNBC's Dr. Jason Johnson is joined by MSNBC's Neal Katyal to discuss. Aired on 06/23/2021.


June 24, 2021

'Dangerous Game': NY Prosecutor Says Trump Org Execs In Serious Legal Jeopardy - The Beat - MSNBC



As the Trump Organization criminal probe turns on the heat against Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg, former federal prosecutor Alvin Bragg appears likely to take over the case after DA Cy Vance leaves at the end of the year. Former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Robert Gottlieb discusses what a new DA may mean for the case. Aired on 06/23/2021.


June 24, 2021

Jan. 6th 'Was A Trump Catalyzed Attack GOP Doesn't Want To Investigate' - Deadline - MSNBC



Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) discusses the next steps in investigating January 6th. Aired on 06/23/2021.




‘Federal Government Must Step Up’ To Combat Voting Restriction Efforts - Deadline - MSNBC



Following the Michigan GOP-led State Senate coming out with a report finding zero evidence for widespread fraud in the 2020 election, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discusses how the federal government needs to step up to combat voting restriction efforts. Aired on 06/23/2021.


June 23, 2021

Stephen Colbert - Guest NBC Anchor Craig Melvin

"The Pep Talk The Kid From Columbia, SC Needed" - Craig Melvin



Craig Melvin is the host of "Dateline NBC" and an anchor on NBC's "Today" show, and he says he owes it all to Stephen. The two randomly met on a plane flight and Stephen gave Craig a pep talk right before his job interview with NBC News.




"A Love Letter To Fatherhood" - Craig Melvin On His Book "POPS"



Craig Melvin talks about his relationship with his father and how it inspired him to write his new book, "POPS: My Father, Our Journey, and What I Am Still Learning About Being A Dad."


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