• Steve discusses two consecutive car-related incidents that occurred while picking Malcolm up. The latest incident involved an undocumented immigrant who ended up being arrest as a result of the accident. Steve is a little worried about what might happen to the man now that he is in the justice system. In Malcolm’s experience, undocumented drivers appear to be better and safer drivers because they are constantly avoiding being pulled over for an offense. Dave thinks that there is much common ground to be found on the undocumented immigration issue, but right-wing framing and abuse is standing in the way.
• Dave talks about a story regarding Philadelphia congressman and friend of the family, Chaka Fattah. Shortly after Fattah was re-elected, the number two man in his inner-circle was arrested for fraudulent activities. The man allegedly aquired an improper loan from the former CEO of Sallie Mae to fund Fattah’s mayoral campaign. When the campaign was unable to pay back the loan, money was illegally funneled from various sources and the staffers where caught. Fattah was also found to have been involved in a fraudulent charity after a reporter filed a request under the Freedom of Information Act. Steve and Malcolm share their reactions to the story.
• Totally True or Totally Bullshit?:
– Cenk attributed the Democratic loss in the 2014 midterm election to candidates running to the right on various issues. TTOTB?
-President Obama will give ground on portions of Obamacare. TTOTB?
-John Boehner will be replaced as Speaker of the House within two years. TTOTB?
-Ted Cruz will make Mitch McConnell life miserable in the Senate. TTOTB?
-Eric Holder’s replacement will be approved by the Senate. TTOTB?
-Jeb Bush will run for President in 2016. TTOTB?
-Chris Christie will run for President in 2016. TTOTB?
-Elizabeth Warren will run for President in 2016. TTOTB?
-Joe Biden will run for President in 2016. TTOTB?
-Rand Paul will run for President in 2016. TTOTB?
-Sarah Palin will run for President in 2016. TTOTB?
-In the next two years a Supreme Court justice will retire or die. TTOTB?
-There will be another government shutdown. TTOTB?
-Keystone XL Pipeline will be approved. TTOTB?
-Federal minimum wage will be increased. TTOTB?
-ISIS will capture Baghhad. TTOTB?
-President Obama will be impeached. TTOTB?
Comments
I’m surprised Steve is so calm about being hit by an undocumented immigrant. I mean, if that were me I would be seething. I mean….if he was uninsured, I doubt he can pay you out of pocket. And I don’t think any collision insurance will cover *that* much damage.
I agree with Malcolm: she voted for Romney. And, as usual, you guys do a really good show.
This has probably been asked somewhere down the line, but what on earth is Steve drinking?
Steve is drinking green tea. He even tweeted about it from the set of In The Flesch:
https://twitter.com/stevenoh88/status/530484182456487936
You guys are awesome! You really need to make this Friday Postgame of “In The Flesh” more often a certainly longer and most importantly REGULAR!!! You three are a winning combo. A true (additional) Power Panel!
I agree.
indeed, I enjoy in the Flesh
I love everything about it except the name.
Yes, the name is horrible, but that’s part of the appeal. When I started doing them with Lucas Lilieholm and Dave during the Current days, we discussed the worst possible names we could give the segment, and that was my (least) favorite. But even better is how much Steve hates my sign-off. Sometimes you can see him shake his head and grimace at the end of the segment. Watch for it!