Trump calls on the Supreme Court to "intercede" on his behalf. Corporate cash derails the train safety bill. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues Google and YouTube for alleged censorship. Wall Street stokes culture war to fight swipe fee reform. HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur), John Iadarola (@johniadarola) and Maz Jobrani (@MazJobrani) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBOOK: ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER: ☞ https://www.twitter.com/theyoungturks INST...
Aug 05, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Mike Pence torches Trump and his "gaggle of crackpot lawyers." Bill Barr triggers comically awkward dead air after Kaitlan Collins asks if he cooperated with Trump's investigations. James Comer skipped Hunter Biden hearing that he promised would be a "bombshell." Funny NYT op-ed titled “What if We’re the Bad Guys Here?” where the author apparently has just come to the sudden realization that some Trump voters may have valid gripes with the broken economic system of this country. Also, pinning al...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Latest Trump indictment triggers a MAGA Republican meltdown. Vivek in his 2022 book: "It was a dark day for democracy. The loser of the last election refused to concede the race, claimed the election was stolen, raised hundreds of millions of dollars from loyal supporters, and is running for executive office again." Trump's Co-consprirators exposed. Dems launch a new effort to shore up white voters by leaning into race. The White Stripe project is taking a more “data driven” approach to recaptur...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Breaking: Donald Trump gets indicted by grand jury on 2020 election interference. Devon Archer told Congress he would be "shocked" if any $5 million payment was made to Hunter or Joe Biden, says Dan Goldman. DeSantis’ latest comments slammed by anti-abortion groups as "unacceptable." Chris Christie calls out big pharma's relentless boner pill ads, tells CNBC anchors "no offense to the way you guys make money." Biden shores up Democratic support, but faces a tight race against Trump. HOST: Ana Ka...
Aug 02, 2023•59 min
What indictments? NY Times-Sienna poll shows Trump extending lead over DeSantis by 37 points. "It’s outrageous”: Florida columnist skewers DeSantis for secret use of taxpayer cash on campaign. The DOJ is arresting a key witness in the GOP’s investigation into the Biden family and spurring the latest round of obstruction accusations and conspiracy theories. Trucking giant Yellow shuts down operations. Candace Owens: “I think that virtually every societal ill that we are facing today is because of...
Aug 01, 2023•55 min
Trump faces major new charges in the documents case. Fox News host Jesse Watters admits he doesn't know the difference between weather and climate. The Fetterman Bill will ensure striking workers can receive federal food aid. ChatGPT creator says AI advocates are fooling themselves if they think the technology is only going to be good for workers: "Jobs are definitely going to go away." "You're a weak man": McCarthy gets called out by Eric Swalwell in a profane House floor argument. HOSTS: Cenk ...
Jul 29, 2023•59 min
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks out on divisive judicial overhaul: "It's a minor correction." Donald Trump’s legal and political teams are preparing for the possibility that a federal grand jury will vote on charges against the former president as early as Thursday, according to three sources familiar with the thinking of his inner circle. Reedy Creek’s governor-appointed board to cut $8 million in law enforcement overtime on Disney properties. Hedge funds seek to cut off $1 bil...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr
CNN witnesses three alleged thefts in 30 minutes while reporting on shoplifting. JUST IN: Rudy Giuliani concedes in court filing he made "false" statements about Georgia election workers. Hunter Biden to plead guilty to federal tax crimes. States lose federal water funds as lawmakers redirect money to pet projects. Study of elite college admissions data suggests being very rich is its own qualification. Host: Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/they...
Jul 27, 2023•57 min
The Teamsters reached a contract with UPS. The Department of Justice sues Texas over floating barrier in Rio Grande. Biden appointee and Democratic donor bought expensive Hunter Biden artwork. Culture war consumes Congress as lawmakers confront spending deadline. Greg Gutfeld downplayed the horrors of the Holocaust by paraphrasing Viktor Frankl. "Jews survived by being useful." Gutfeld leaves out that millions died in concentration camps the day they got off the trains. He said this to his Jewis...
Jul 26, 2023•59 min
Israeli Parliament approves part of judicial overhaul as protests rage. CNN host gives Mike Pence a very awkward reminder after he shrugs off Trump's threat. "Looks good when you look at the numbers!" CNN’s Dana Bash praises Biden's economy and asks Pelosi why polls are so low. Poll: Trump voters say racism against white Americans is a bigger problem than racism against Black Americans. HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur) & Michael Shure (@michaelshure) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Fulton county prosecutors prepare racketeering charges in the Trump inquiry. Trump’s Truth Social partner lied to investors, SEC says in settlement. DeSantis floats a lawsuit against "woke" beer while Trump continues cleaning his clock. Republican Senator refuses to choose between Trump and Biden in a rematch: "I'd go with Manchin." HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur), Nina Turner (@ninaturner), John Iadarola (@johniadarola) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBOOK:...
Jul 22, 2023•54 min
"Shameful": Ohio Senator Nina Turner slams New Hampshire Libertarian party's racist tweet. Florida just approved new Black history standards that includes noting enslaved people developed skills that “could be applied for their personal benefit.” New GOP bill would curb Biden’s power to fight climate change. Nearly two years after Texas' six-week abortion ban, more infants are dying. Trump promotes a threatening video: "We are going to do things to you that have never been done before." HOSTS: C...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr
Biden announces new rules to tackle big corporate consolidation. How one U.S. drugmaker contributed to the escalating drug shortage crisis. Amid record-breaking heat, Republicans are introducing legislation to block any president from declaring a climate emergency. Fossil fuel donors funneled more than $5 million to the bill sponsors, and some of the lawmakers are oil/gas investors. Veterans quit DeSantis’ Florida State Guard over militia-like training. 16-year-old dies in accident at Mar-Jac Po...
Jul 20, 2023•59 min
Trump says he’s a target in the special counsel’s Capitol attack investigation. Trump and allies forge plans to increase presidential power in 2025. The centrist group No Labels signaled on Monday it will present a candidate for a third party presidential ticket by Super Tuesday, if it’s clear by then the choices will be former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. The group will see public support for an alternative. GOP senators rattled by radical conservative populism. Vivek Ramaswa...
Jul 19, 2023•55 min
House Republicans accidentally released a trove of confidential COVID documents. DeSantis fires campaign staff amid cash crunch as he lags far behind Trump in polls. Veterans quit DeSantis’ Florida State Guard over militia-like training. "Disgraceful": GOP advances bill that could remove 220,000 teachers from classrooms. Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs and the complicated response to song "Fast Car." HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur) & Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www...
Jul 18, 2023•56 min
The Biden administration forgives $39 billion in student debt for more than 800,000 borrowers. Joe Manchin opposes another key Biden nominee in blow for her confirmation. Americans are widely pessimistic about democracy in the United States, an AP-NORC poll finds. RIght wing influencers get paid in Twitter's new monetization scheme. Case of a Texas man reported missing eight years ago was a hoax, police say. HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur), Farron Cousins (@farronbalanced) & John Iadarola (@j...
Jul 15, 2023•59 min
Hollywood actors' strike appears imminent after SAG-AFTRA negotiations fail. Sen. Ron Johnson argues against the rich paying fair share to ensure social security's survival. Lawyers with supreme court business paid Clarence Thomas aide via Venmo. Republicans attacking FTC chair Lina Khan have received at least $400,000 from the PACs and employees of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft. At least 11 of them have received donations directly from the companies’ lobbyists or executives. HOST...
Jul 14, 2023•56 min
Tax prep sites gave millions of taxpayers’ info to Facebook and Google. Once hailed for decriminalizing drugs, Portugal is now having doubts. Private equity bought up Colorado anesthesiology practices, then raised prices. Climate shocks are making parts of America uninsurable. It just got worse. HOST: Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBOOK: ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER: ☞ https://www.twitter.com/theyoungturks ...
Jul 13, 2023•54 min
Sen. Tommy Tuberville refuses to agree white nationalists are racist. SAG-AFTRA prepares for a possible strike as contract talks continue. Bank of America accused of opening fake accounts and charging illegal junk fees. Facing an "emergency," DC prepares to pass a new crime bill. Nebraska mom pleads guilty to giving abortion pills to her teen daughter. HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur) & Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBOOK: ☞...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Clarence and Ginni Thomas' wedding reception was paid for by another rich "friend." Trapped drivers swam out of their cars. A woman died after being swept away by floodwaters. What to know about the heavy rainfall hitting the Northeast. Judge throws out lawsuit for reparations over 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Eric Adams called me a plantation owner for defending tenants. AOC supports Biden’s reelection bid. HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur) & Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ ...
Jul 11, 2023•58 min
US plans to send controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine. Mike Pence mocked for saying "I don’t really buy into the rich need to pay their fair share." Casey DeSantis doubles down on husband’s anti-groomer rhetoric in new campaign ad: "They’re not yours." Ron DeSantis cooks up excuses for low poll numbers: "They're targeting me." HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur), Michael Shure (@michaelshure) & Rayyvana (@RayyvanaTTV) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBO...
Jul 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Tony Evers uses veto powers to extend annual increases for public schools for the next four centuries. Prosecutors say the man went to Obama’s DC neighborhood after Trump posted what he claimed to be the Obamas’ address. Trumpers say what they like about him. Study says that drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains potentially harmful chemicals. Private equity bought up Colorado anesthesiology practices, then raised prices. HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur) & Ana Kasparian (@AnaKa...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Totally indefensible: Biden nominates death squad backer Elliott Abrams to the diplomacy panel. Lawsuit alleges Harvard gives preferential treatment to legacy admissions, who are "overwhelmingly" White. Teen boy dies following industrial accident at northern Wisconsin sawmill. Conservative influencers are pushing an anti-birth control message. HOST: Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBOOK: ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks ...
Jul 06, 2023•51 min
Violence eases in France as the family of a teen killed by police urges calm. Israel invades West Bank City and kills at least eight Palestinians. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which expects to receive up to $15 billion in federal tax credits and grants for its Arizona facility, to bring 500+ more migrant workers to Arizona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 10 min
The Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan as unlawful. Ex-Trump staffer cuts deal with Jack Smith Jan. 6 election interference probe. Fugitive Jan. 6 suspect arrested near Obama's home with weapons and explosive materials, police say. MPU investigation into Delaware finds more towns where it’s legal for LLCs to vote. Hundreds arrested as France rocked by third night of fiery protests over fatal police shooting of teen. HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur), John Iadarola (@jo...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min
The Supreme Court declares affirmative action in education is unconstitutional. The President touts "Bidenomics," but a new poll shows just 34% approve of his handling of the economy. Biden was asked: "To what extent has Vladimir Putin been weakened by recent events?" Biden responded: "It's hard to tell, but he is clearly losing the war in Iraq. He is losing war at home." Eric Adams compares white woman asking him a question to a plantation owner. HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur) & Ana Kaspari...
Jun 30, 2023•59 min
In audio recording, Trump is heard discussing a sensitive Iran document. Sean Hannity roasted for "straw-grasping" spin on Trump tape. Supreme Court rejects controversial Trump-backed election law theory. Rick Scott posts a video warning “communists and socialists” that they’re not welcome in Florida. Woman sues anti-abortion "pregnancy center" after her ectopic pregnancy ruptured. HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur), Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/...
Jun 28, 2023•55 min
What just happened in Russia? The Wagner crisis, explained. New Senate legislation seeks to revise national labor law that targets port union workers. According to an Oxfam study of 38 developed nations, the US ranks...Proud boys surround & unmask neo-nazis in violent confrontation at Oregon rally. Fox News taps Jesse Watters to succeed ousted host Tucker Carlson in key prime-time hour. "Like he’s some Adonis?" Chris Christie scoffs at Trump making fun of his weight and fires back in kind. F...
Jun 27, 2023•56 min
The U.S. Navy heard what it believed to be the Titan's implosion days ago. Decision to burn chemicals after Ohio derailment under scrutiny at hearing. Marjorie Greene says House GOP will investigate Merrick Garland and Chris Wray. Moms for Liberty's Hamilton County chapter apologizes for quoting Hitler in the newsletter. Meteorologist resigns, citing PTSD from threats over climate change coverage. HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur), John Iadarola (@johniadarola), Sharon Reed ( @SharonReedLive) SUBSC...
Jun 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Marjorie Taylor Greene explains why she called Lauren Boebert a "little b***." Texas continues to bake, as the blistering heat wave shows no signs of letting up. Sacramento officers handcuffed a crying 10-year-old girl last year, and it didn't break policy. The Pentagon’s $52,000 trash can. The town of Seaford, Delaware ALMOST passed a law that would let corporations vote in elections. HOSTS: Cenk Uygur (@CenkUygur), David Shuster (@DavidShuster) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/u...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min