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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

Tower of Terror

President Biden stated that the New Orleans attacker had created videos indicating ISIS inspiration before killing 15 people. A Tesla Cybertruck explosion at the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas is being investigated as a potential terrorist act. Biden allegedly considered bombing Iran's nuclear sites. Israel's assault on Gaza contributed to making 2024 one of the deadliest years on record for journalists. Elon Musk demonetizes the accounts of people criticizing his take on H-1B visas." HOST: Ana Kaspar...

Jan 03, 20251 hr

Tiny Johnson Probs

Trump endorses Mike Johnson ahead of a crucial House speaker vote. Insiders claim that Elon Musk, referred to as a ""shadow president,"" is starting to irritate Trump. A DNC chair candidate agrees that Democrats should embrace corruption. Symone Sanders comes to the realization that class-based political organizing is the right way forward." HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https://...

Jan 01, 20251 hr 4 min

Governor Chris Delulu

President Biden reportedly regrets stepping aside for Kamala Harris in the 2024 race, believing he could have defeated Donald Trump. Trump weighs in on the immigrant visa debate but provides little clarity on his position. New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu argues that Elon Musk’s immense wealth eliminates any potential conflicts of interest." HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https...

Dec 31, 20241 hr

MAGA's At War

A MAGA ""civil war"" erupts on X between Elon Musk and the far-right over H-1B visas. Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to delay the looming TikTok ban. Michael Moore challenges the ""pro-Netanyahu crowd,"" asking when their ""lust for blood"" will be ""satiated."" " HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur), John Iadarola (@johniadarola), Ramesh Srinivasan (@RameshMedias) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER ...

Dec 28, 20241 hr 4 min

Scrooge McTrump

Trump Fires Off Christmas Day Message Raging At Biden’s Pardons, Slamming ‘Radical Left Lunatics,’ And Mocking Trudeau. What to know about the death of a woman who was set on fire in a New York City subway train. Outgoing Rep. Cori Bush gets candid about her time in Congress and how progressives should respond to 2024. The Biden administration just delivered a sweetheart deal to its friends at McKinsey. " HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur), Sharon Reed (@SharonReedLive) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https:/...

Dec 27, 20241 hr 5 min

Gaetz Ethics Exposé

Matt Gaetz report finds “substantial evidence” of statutory rape. IDF attacks one of the last functioning hospitals in Northern Gaza. Elon Musk gets slammed for endorsing a far-right German party. Donald Trump says the U.S. should retake control of the Panama Canal... and also buy Greenland. Show notes: HOSTS: Yasmin Khan (@YazzieK), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER ☞ http...

Dec 24, 20241 hr 9 min

House On Fire

Congress finally passes a funding bill to avert a government shutdown. The stopgap funding bill slashes funding for cancer research and hospitals. Insurers continue to abandon homeowners as climate shocks intensify." HOST: John Iadarola (@johniadarola), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur), David Shuster (@DavidShuster) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER ☞ https://twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM ☞ https://w...

Dec 21, 20241 hr 1 min

President Elon Musk?

Donald Trump calls for eliminating the debt ceiling entirely, supporting a Democratic proposal that sparked backlash among Republicans. Marjorie Greene and Rand Paul call for Elon Musk to be Speaker of the House. Trump attacks Republican Rep. Chip Roy for opposing calls to raise the debt ceiling. An appeals court disqualifies Fani Willis from prosecuting the Georgia Trump case. " HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoung...

Dec 20, 202459 min

America Gets Sued

Palestinians file a lawsuit against the State Department over U.S. military aid to Israel. Marjorie Taylor Greene lashes out when confronted with a pointed question. Dick Durbin burns Manu Raju in a testy exchange over pay raises in Congress. Matt Gaetz is furious at the House Ethics Committee's decision to release their investigation into his conduct." HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook....

Dec 19, 20241 hr 3 min

Trump's Bitch Behavior

CNN investigates a Syrian prisoner's alleged false identity. Trump sues the Des Moines Register and a top pollster, accusing them of ""brazen election interference"" and fraud over a Harris poll. Shocking percentage of young Americans say UnitedHealth CEO slaying was acceptable. Kamala Harris’ digital chief discusses Democrats “losing hold of culture.”" HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOO...

Dec 18, 20241 hr 4 min

CEO Hotline Bling

IDF airstrike on Khan Younis school kills at least 20, including children. Netanyahu announces new settlements in the Golan Heights. Trump gives conspiratorial explanation for the mysterious drones flying over the U.S. Trump states he might pardon NYC Mayor Eric Adams. New York officials are reportedly considering a “CEO hotline” after the assassination of Brian Thompson." HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks F...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 1 min

Mean Mama Bear

Benny Johnson suggests there may be a fake alien invasion to ""steal Trump's swagger."" Nancy Pelosi is reportedly ""actively working to tank"" AOC's bid for a top committee role. RFK Jr.'s lawyer is attempting to scrap the polio vaccine. Jeff Bezos' Amazon plans to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration." HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur),John Iadarola (@johniadarola), Jayar Jackson (@jayarjackson) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https://www...

Dec 14, 20241 hr 1 min

Drama At Dealbook

Cenk explains his three new rules for the internet. Top Biden adviser states that she disagrees with the timing and execution of Hunter Biden’s pardon. Bill Clinton says he’s open to discussing a pre-emptive pardon of Hillary Clinton. Massive NYT panel discussion goes off the rails. Van Jones gives the worst campaign advice ever and realizes that mainstream media has become the fringe. Trump gives a shocking answer on an issue affecting transgender Americans." HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian)...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 1 min

Cash 4 Clunkers

A federal judge has blocked the largest supermarket merger in history. Trump has chosen Andrew Ferguson to lead the Federal Trade Commission and reportedly received a last-minute ""dark money"" boost. Wall Street is investing billions in rental homes as homeownership becomes increasingly unattainable" HOSTS: Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER ☞ https://twitter.com/TheY...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 4 min

Taylor-Made Triggering

Piers Morgan lashed out after Taylor Lorenz expressed ""joy"" over the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. The shooter's manifesto has been revealed. Trump reiterated he still has ""concepts of a plan"" for health care" HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER ☞ https://twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM ☞ https://www.instagram.com/theyoungturk...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 4 min

Democrat Echo Chambers

Police locate the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and his bio is shocking. Charlamagne Tha God joins TYT to discuss his new book and explain where he thinks Democrats went wrong in the 2024 election. Syrian rebels have toppled Bashar al-Assad, forcing him to flee to Russia in a dramatic Middle East shakeup." HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https://www...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 8 min

Fatal Flirtation

A federal appeals court upheld the nationwide TikTok ban. Investigators searching for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson have found key clues, including a flirtatious note, writings on ammunition, and an empty bottle. Rep. Tom Tiffany expressed a desire to cut “mandatory spending” programs such as food stamps. A Newsmax host criticized Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth. Stephen Miller announced that Trump plans to ban federal employees from conducting business in bathtubs...

Dec 07, 20241 hr 9 min

Cryptic Casings

An Israeli airstrike is believed to have caused the deaths of six hostages in Gaza. The French government collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a no-confidence vote. Cryptic words were reportedly found on shell casings at the scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder. A heated exchange took place between Charlamagne and The View’s Whoopi Goldberg over President Biden’s pardon." HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur), Yasmin Khan (@YazzieK), Jordan Uhl (@JordanUhl) SUBSCRIBE on YO...

Dec 06, 202450 min

Crying To Mommy

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan. Pete Hegseth’s mother defended her son during a segment on Fox & Friends. The Harris-Walz campaign quietly released a post-election survey while soliciting additional donations from supporters. Trump’s nominee for DEA administrator withdrew from consideration just days after being announced. The Supreme Court continues to wrestle with an internal debate over judicial ethics. HOSTS: Jordan Uhl,, Yasmin Khan SUBSCRIBE o...

Dec 05, 202457 min

Hunting The Truth

You’ve got to check out ShopTYT’s Free Hunter shirt . He IS the moment.. Social media lit up on Tuesday as House Democrats faced backlash for mocking Americans’ ongoing concerns about rising prices. Meanwhile, an Israeli settler company known for its work in West Bank outposts has begun operations in northern Gaza. Legal experts voiced concerns over a broad pardon granted to Hunter Biden. Gen Z’s growing financial struggles are reportedly fueling a political shift to the right." HOST: Ana Kaspar...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 2 min

Pardon My Pardon

You’ve got to check out ShopTYT’s Free Hunter shirt . He IS the moment. Israel establishes bases in central Gaza, suggesting it may have long-term plans to remain in the area. President-elect Trump selects Kash Patel as his nominee for FBI director. President Biden pardons his son despite previously stating he wouldn’t. Additional troubling details about Pete Hegseth surface, raising further concerns." HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://ww...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 4 min

Not Phelan Good

Dan Crenshaw delivers a fiery rant against a proposed ban on congressional stock trading. Elon Musk calls for the abolition of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. President-elect Trump selects a Republican megadonor with no military experience to lead the Navy. A Republican congressional candidate comes under fire for threatening a Muslim congresswoman with a bomb threat." HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK...

Nov 28, 202456 min

Holiday Grift

Biden announces a ceasefire deal between Hebollah and Israel. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. Rep. Ro Khanna stated that Democrats are open to working with Elon Musk’s DOGE to reduce the defense budget. A Trump adviser has been accused of seeking payments from prospective Cabinet nominees." HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook.co...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 5 min

Labor Of Love

Trump’s team has been barred from agencies amid a legal standoff. A Fox News contributor made an impassioned case against Pete Hegseth, citing her own experience as a rape victim. Trump has chosen Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his pick for Labor Secretary." HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER ☞ https://twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM ☞ h...

Nov 26, 202456 min

Blockhead Hegseth

Sen. Lindsey Graham has offered absurd praise for Trump’s pick for Attorney General, despite widespread criticism. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, previously wrote about the U.S. military potentially taking sides in a “civil war.” The sentencing in Trump’s hush money case has been postponed indefinitely, according to a judge’s ruling. Sen. Tom Cotton has made controversial remarks, suggesting the U.S. should invade the Netherlands to protect Israel’s government from an In...

Nov 23, 20241 hr 4 min

Closing The Gaetz

Trump Attorney General pick Matt Gaetz announced he is withdrawing from consideration. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and a senior Hamas commander. President Biden has approved the use of antipersonnel mines in Ukraine. A police report alleges sexual assault by Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense. Trump has expressed frustration as Senate Republicans fail to appear for...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 2 min

Wrestling With Pigs

Visa and Mastercard executives faced scrutiny in a Senate hearing over their dominance in card payments and high swipe fees. Trump allies are considering changes to Medicaid and food stamps as part of tax legislation. The Teamsters president is advocating for Rep. Chavez-DeRemer to be named Labor Secretary, while Trump has selected former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as his pick for Education Secretary." HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@The...

Nov 21, 202457 min

Going Nuclear

Union leaders are urging a ""reconstruction"" of the Democratic Party after its loss of working-class support. Rep. Ro Khanna reveals the behind the scenes conversations among Democrats post election. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has lowered the threshold for nuclear weapon use following President Biden’s decision to send arms to Ukraine." HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBO...

Nov 20, 202428 min

Pushing Putin's Buttons

Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S. arms for strikes inside Russia. Maggie Haberman reports that the race for Trump’s Treasury Secretary has turned into a ""knife fight"" after a top contender reportedly ""got on Trump’s nerves."" Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski shared details of a ""personal"" visit with Trump aimed at ""restarting communications."" A Financial Times analysis revealed that around one-third of all funds raised by Trump’s campaign and allied groups came from billionaires...

Nov 19, 202458 min

For Pete's Sake

Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is reportedly facing a past sexual misconduct allegation. Jen Psaki criticized Democrats for undervaluing platforms like Joe Rogan’s while advocating for new laws to combat social media disinformation. Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, a business-friendly former regulator, as Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor. John Fetterman criticized Nancy Pelosi over Biden’s ousting, while House Republicans push legislation granting Trump unilateral power to dism...

Nov 16, 20241 hr 2 min
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