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December 30, 2021

Debunking The Right-Wing's Shoplifting Freak-Out - All In - MSNBC



Throughout 2021, the right-wing media has been relentlessly peddling a narrative about “out-of-control” retail theft. But is there any truth behind it? Aired on 12/29/2021.


December 30, 2021

U.S. sees rise in pediatric COVID patients as WHO warns of global 'tsunami' of cases - PBS NewsHour



The World Health Organization is warning of a global "tsunami" of COVID cases as the omicron surge builds on the delta wave. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting a significant surge in U.S. pediatric hospital admissions in the last week, particularly in Illinois, Ohio, Florida, New Jersey and New York. Amna Nawaz reports. Aired on 12/29/2021.


December 30, 2021

Stacey Abrams: Voting Rights Isn't A Partisan Issue; It's About Patriotism - Morning Joe - MSNBC



Stacey Abrams joins Morning Joe to discuss the push for voting rights legislation in the Senate, and her new children's book 'Stacey's Extraordinary Words'. Aired on 12/29/2021.


December 30, 2021

Chris Hayes: How Omicron's Contagiousness Is Changing The Pandemic Normal - All In - MSNBC



“This moment is, in some ways, one of the weirdest of the pandemic. We are nearing the two-year mark, and all of a sudden dealing with a somewhat different beast,” says Chris Hayes, discussing omicron’s contagiousness and how it’s changing the pandemic. Aired on 12/29/2021.


December 30, 2021

Schumer Floats New Plan To End McConnell Obstruction - The Beat - MSNBC



Senator Harry Reid has passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a historic legacy. Famous for his low-key style, Reid helped passed Wall Street reform and led the fight securing Senate votes for Obamacare. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reflects on his contributions to America with Obama vet David Plouffe and highlights the lessons Democrats in the Biden era could learn from Reid as they try to end Mitch McConnell's obstruction and push key agenda items across the finish line. Aired on 12/29/2021.


December 30, 2021

Marc Elias On Harry Reid: 'He Was A Street Fighter For A Cause' - Deadline - MSNBC



Founder of the Democracy Docket Marc Elias, who worked with Harry Reid while he was the Senate Majority Leader, reflects on the life of Sen. Reid and says the Senate should heed his call to eliminate the filibuster in order to protect voting rights. Aired on 12/29/2021.


December 30, 2021

Another Day, Another Coup Plot Revealed.. This Time By Peter Navarro - Deadline - MSNBC



Writer-at-large for the Bulwark Tim Miller and Politico White House reporter Eugene Daniels on new reporting in the Daily Beast where Trump advisor Peter Navarro outlines how he and Steve Bannon planned to overturn the election. Aired on 12/29/2021.


December 29, 2021

Lawyer Of Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors: We Must Have Closure, Know Where The Mass Graves Are



The Tulsa Race Massacre survivors have had their lawyer send a letter to the Department of Justice requesting a federal investigation into the massacre. Damario Solomon Simmons, the lawyer for the three survivors, joins The ReidOut on the status of this effort. Aired on 12/28/2021.


December 29, 2021

Rep. Eric Swalwell: GOP Has Chosen 'Violence Over Voting' - The Last Word - MSNBC



Jonathan Capehart talks to 2nd impeachment manager Eric Swalwell about Republican voter suppression efforts and the attempt to overthrow the election results. Aired on 12/28/2021.


December 29, 2021

Pres. Obama: 'The World Is Better' Because Of Harry Reid - The Last Word - MSNBC



Remembering former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who has died at the age of 82, Jonathan Capehart looks at the special relationship Reid had with Pres. Barack Obama. Fmr. Senior Aide to Harry Reid, Faiz Shakir, joins Capehart to discuss. Aired on 12/28/2021.


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