The Young Turks September 23, 2015 Hour 2

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Ana joins Cenk for SCS. The pharmaceutical company that raised the price of a very needed drug has decided to lower the price after the hugely negative reaction they’ve received. Volkswagen is in serious trouble after it was discovered that many of their diesel cars were given a device that makes the cars emit legal amounts of emissions only when it’s being tested. When they were not being tested, they emit too much pollution. The CEO claimed no knowledge of this, but resigned anyway.

 

New research shows that more people have died while trying to take a selfie than those in a shark attack. The victims tried to take selfies in dangerous situations. A Michigan woman has received a $40K settlement from the city of Dearborn after being arrested by an officer that got irate when she didn’t tell him she is HIV positive before he touched her. A 4 year old kid was told by his teacher that he should stop writing with his left hand because it is the sign of the devil. When his mother found out, the teacher openly admitted her superstition and is being backed up by the school. Syracuse Univ has decided to suspend their Kiss Cam that is featured at football games. People complain that the tradition promotes male entitlement and unwanted kisses. Both Cenk and Ana think this restriction is ridiculous.

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