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Rhiannon12866
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December 24, 2021
Cozy up with our annual Yule Log: Fox News describing the attack on their Christmas tree like it was 9/11.
The Daily Show - Holiday Yule Log: Remembering Pine-Eleven Like It's 9/11
Cozy up with our annual Yule Log: Fox News describing the attack on their Christmas tree like it was 9/11.
December 24, 2021
Dr. David Kessler, chief science officer for the Biden administration Covid response, offers reassuring context to the concerns raised by the highly infectious nature of the omicron Covid variant, pointing out that the severity of illness for people who are vaccinated and boosted is usually quite low. Aired on 12/23/2021.
Omicron Fears Outpacing Real World Risks For People Vaccinated, Boosted, Masked - Rachel Maddow
Dr. David Kessler, chief science officer for the Biden administration Covid response, offers reassuring context to the concerns raised by the highly infectious nature of the omicron Covid variant, pointing out that the severity of illness for people who are vaccinated and boosted is usually quite low. Aired on 12/23/2021.
December 24, 2021
Douglas MacMillan, reporter for the Washington Post, talks with Rachel Maddow about the shady background of the Chinese company helping Donald Trump take his new media company public. Aired on 12/23/2021.
Sketchy Chinese Company Under Investigation Is Well Suited To Partner With Trump - Rachel Maddow
Douglas MacMillan, reporter for the Washington Post, talks with Rachel Maddow about the shady background of the Chinese company helping Donald Trump take his new media company public. Aired on 12/23/2021.
December 24, 2021
Rachel Maddow looks at the dubious qualifications of former football player Herschel Walker, a Republican candidate for Senate endorsed by both Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell, who apparently had good reason to avoid interviews. Aired on 12/23/2021.
Is This Seriously Who Republicans Want Representing Georgia Instead Of Raphael Warnock? - Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow looks at the dubious qualifications of former football player Herschel Walker, a Republican candidate for Senate endorsed by both Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell, who apparently had good reason to avoid interviews. Aired on 12/23/2021.
December 24, 2021
After a blow to Build Back Better and a spike in Covid cases, Biden wrestles with a rocky road ahead. Presidential Historian Jon Meacham weighs in. Aired on 12/23/2021.
Biden Faces Mounting Challenges In The New Year - The 11th Hour - Ali Velshi - MSNBC
After a blow to Build Back Better and a spike in Covid cases, Biden wrestles with a rocky road ahead. Presidential Historian Jon Meacham weighs in. Aired on 12/23/2021.
December 24, 2021
While the airline industry scrambles for more flight crews, hospitals struggle with their own staffing issues. It comes as the CDC shortens the Covid isolation time for health care workers. Meantime, the Jan. 6th committee has asked the Supreme Court to move quickly on an appeal from former President Trump to block White House records from them. Aired on 12/23/2021.
Omicron Hits Airlines, Triggers Holiday Flight Cancellations - The 11th Hour - Ali Velshi - MSNBC
While the airline industry scrambles for more flight crews, hospitals struggle with their own staffing issues. It comes as the CDC shortens the Covid isolation time for health care workers. Meantime, the Jan. 6th committee has asked the Supreme Court to move quickly on an appeal from former President Trump to block White House records from them. Aired on 12/23/2021.
December 24, 2021
Foreign Affairs Analyst David Rothkopf shares his in-depth reporting on the foreign relations work Vice President Kamala Harris is doing for the President, arguing that her story isn’t getting out. “Foreign policy is not done in front of the camera very often,” Rothkopf tells MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell. Aired on 12/23/2021.
Kamala Harris's Successes Overlooked By Political Media - The Last Word - MSNBC
Foreign Affairs Analyst David Rothkopf shares his in-depth reporting on the foreign relations work Vice President Kamala Harris is doing for the President, arguing that her story isn’t getting out. “Foreign policy is not done in front of the camera very often,” Rothkopf tells MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell. Aired on 12/23/2021.
December 24, 2021
Pres. Biden’s Labor Secretary Marty Walsh joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss the progress the Biden administration is making to alleviate supply chain issues. Secretary Walsh says, “Everyone’s been laser-focused on making sure this holiday season is a success.” Aired on 12/23/2021.
Biden Touts Success Averting Supply Chain Disaster - The Last Word - MSNBC
Pres. Biden’s Labor Secretary Marty Walsh joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss the progress the Biden administration is making to alleviate supply chain issues. Secretary Walsh says, “Everyone’s been laser-focused on making sure this holiday season is a success.” Aired on 12/23/2021.
December 24, 2021
Fmr. federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss why he believes Attorney General Merrick Garland has a case for prosecuting Donald Trump for his role in January 6th insurrection. Aired on 12/23/2021.
How AG Garland's Handling Of Trump Could 'Define' His Legacy - The Last Word - MSNBC
Fmr. federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss why he believes Attorney General Merrick Garland has a case for prosecuting Donald Trump for his role in January 6th insurrection. Aired on 12/23/2021.
December 24, 2021
The great Santa shortage of 2021 made it difficult for every kid to meet Saint Nick this year. Luckily, Santa Larry--a great, old friend of Joy Reid's--took time out of his very busy schedule to pay us a visit from his North Pole studio. Aired on 12/23/2021.
Santa Tells Joy Reid 'I Would Love For Our Country To Have Peace, Happiness, Harmony' - The ReidOut
The great Santa shortage of 2021 made it difficult for every kid to meet Saint Nick this year. Luckily, Santa Larry--a great, old friend of Joy Reid's--took time out of his very busy schedule to pay us a visit from his North Pole studio. Aired on 12/23/2021.
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