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The Young Turks

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The Young Turks is Home of The Progressives. Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian and a host of progressive voices deliver the news and provocative commentary. Whether you are seeking a breakdown of current events, politics and the mainstream media or just a quick laugh, the TYT daily podcast will always keep you informed and entertained.
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Episodes

Quit Pro Cuomo

A look at the right-wing media’s reaction to President Biden’s first address, including from Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, and more. Rep. Pramila Jayapal says President Biden is committed to a $15 minimum wage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 20211 hr 10 min

What A Relief

The House voted for Biden’s COVID relief bill, and progressives didn’t hold their vote for a minimum wage hike. Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker promotes himself with a provision from the relief bill that he voted against. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 20211 hr 6 min

Schmucker Carlson

People can’t get enough of Rep. Katie Porter bulldozing this oil executive. Sen. Chuck Schumer talks big on the Republican Party’s lack of cooperation as if he’ll do something about it – then Sen. Susan Collins responds in the most Republican way possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 11, 20211 hr 12 min

Lying Liars

Senator Tom Cotton claims Democrats are giving prisoners relief checks – but fact-checkers show that prisoners also got relief checks from bills signed by Trump and voted for by Cotton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 20211 hr 12 min

Living in Sinema

The Senate passes Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill after voting overnight on amendments, sending the bill back to the House – here’s everything you need to know about what passed the Senate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 09, 20211 hr 7 min

The Hateful Eight

Eight Democrats joined the Republicans in blocking Bernie’s $15 minimum wage amendment to the COVID relief bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 06, 20211 hr 8 min

Save Us, Kamala

Sen. Joe Manchin, the most prominent Democrat opposed to a $15 federal minimum wage, has a financial stake in at least one company that would have to increase pay if such a measure is passed, according to TYT’s Jonathan Larsen. Plus, Rebellion PAC’s new ad on Joe Manchin and the minimum wage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 05, 20211 hr 11 min

Cuomo Won't Go

Rep. Paul Gosar skipped a House vote on the COVID relief package to speak at a white nationalist event in Florida. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 04, 20211 hr 13 min

Quoth Manchin "NEVERMORE"

Senator Elizabeth Warren says Vice President Harris should ignore the $15 minimum wage ruling and force it into the COVID relief bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 03, 20211 hr 13 min

Come on, Kamala!

House Democrats demand Vice President Harris advance the $15 minimum. Make sure to keep the pressure on by signing our petition below. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 02, 20211 hr 11 min

Don't Kill It Bernie

A secret memo shows how Vice President Harris must now advance the minimum wage hike, and other reactions on yesterday’s Senate Parliamentarian’s decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 20211 hr 14 min

FRIGHT FOR 15

Many Democrats are scared to raise taxes on the richest in the middle of a pandemic, despite reports that show how U.S. billionaires have added $1.3 trillion to their fortunes during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 20211 hr 7 min

No Regerts

The former Capitol Police Chief says he regrets stepping down. Plus, a look at how right-wing media launders the reputation of Ted Cruz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 20211 hr 8 min

Don't Manchin It

The first migrant facility for children opens under Biden. A Republican Senator spouts actual conspiracy theories during a hearing on the Jan 6 riots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 20211 hr 11 min

Mess in Texas

After preaching deregulation and trusting corporations to screw over customers, Texas Republicans are scrambling to regulate the power company charging residents tens of thousands of dollars and threatening to shut off the power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 20211 hr 15 min

Snowflake Cruz

Ted Cruz admits it was a bad move to run to Cancun but still holds onto the lie that he was planning to work during the trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 20211 hr 8 min

Cancun Cruz

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis threatens to pull coronavirus vaccines from communities that criticize distribution, warning “I wouldn’t be complaining.” This comes after county officials complained that the governor gave the vaccine to the richest neighborhoods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 19, 20211 hr 12 min

Tilting at Windmills

A West Texas mayor resigns after refusing to help with the snowstorm, claiming “the city and county… owes you NOTHING.” Trump rips McConnell in a lengthy statement after being acquitted in his impeachment trial. Plus, new polls show Republicans love Trump even more now that he’s been impeached twice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 18, 20211 hr 12 min

GOP Hates Mitch

The winter storm in the Southern U.S. is looking like a major natural disaster, as blackouts leave millions without power, delay COVID-19 vaccination deliveries, and leave at least six dead. President Biden approved Texas’s disaster declaration as temperatures continue to drop. Sean Hannity says it’s time for new GOP leadership after McConnell condemns Trump for inciting the insurrection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Feb 17, 20211 hr 7 min

Can I Get A Witness

Senators and impeachment managers say the trial is over, but the work is just beginning for investigating the Capitol Insurrection. Sen. Coons hounded Dems to drop witnesses because ‘people want to get home for Valentine’s Day’ while an impeachment manager says calling witnesses would have cost them Republican votes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 16, 20211 hr 10 min

Fight Fight Fight

In the first hour: Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola, and Maz Jobrani discuss Trump’s legal defense and its focus on the Democrats' use of the word ‘fight’ all the time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 20211 hr 10 min

Impeachy Keen

Lindsey Graham is ripped on Twitter over “offensive and absurd” Capitol Riot claims, insurrections read Trump’s tweet about Mike Pence in front of the Capitol right before busting in, and how Trump and Pence have “yet to repair their relationship,” and the rest of the latest in impeachment news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 12, 20211 hr 4 min

Nanncy! Oh Nancyyy!

Impeachment attorneys for the Democrats tease another video to be played today showing never before seen images of rioters and how close they got to elected officials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 20211 hr 7 min

Trump's Lawyers Suck

Lindsey Graham makes odd threats over impeachment, as polls show most Americans want Trump convicted and barred from running for office again. Plus, Republicans claim that the trial itself is unconstitutional, and a look at all the evidence likely to be used during the trial. The QAnon Shaman’s lawyer calls out Trump's 'propaganda’ in inciting the Capitol Riots, claiming millions of Americans ‘did hang on every word of their president.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Feb 10, 20211 hr 12 min

MINIMUM WAGE WAR

Biden says the $15 minimum wage won’t survive COVID relief talks but promises to push for the pay hike later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 09, 20211 hr 8 min

Grope-a-Dope

In the first hour: John Iadarola, Cenk Uygur, and Erin Ryan discuss the Senate passing a key procedural step to allow Democrats to pass the COVID-19 relief without the threat of a GOP filibuster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 06, 20211 hr 7 min

Gang Greene

Chris Hayes explains to Tim Kaine that they shouldn’t means test relief check, which Kaine joyously rejected with a big dumb smile on his face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 05, 20211 hr 5 min

AOC's Story

AOC reveals she’s a survivor of sexual assault while sharing her harrowing account of the Capitol Riots, and reveals she was getting texts warning of violence a week before the Capitol Insurrection – including from other members of Congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 03, 20211 hr 10 min

Survival Check Yourself

Republicans propose a $618B COVID relief plan and try to gut survival checks for Americans. Sen. Sanders says passing COVID relief is more important than bipartisanship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 02, 20211 hr 10 min

Jewish Space Lasers!

Leon Cooperman is back for more crocodile tears, this time over higher taxes for the wealthy. Plus Bernie hits back as the billionaire investor whines about tax hikes, and Elizabeth Warren reminds us that billionaires are just big greedy babies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 20211 hr 6 min
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