Cenk hosting today. Latest developments on the murder of Ezell Ford in Los Angeles by LAPD. His family pointed out that he was shot in the back 3 times while he was lying on the ground. After President Obama spoke about the murder of Michael Brown in Missouri, some Conservative commentators criticized him for “standing up for his people” rather …
The Young Turks August 12, 2014 Hour 1
Cenk hosting. A Texas court ruled that homeschooling parents that believed Jesus was returning soon could not continue to simply not teach them school subjects. Colorado State Senator Baumgardner defended fracking by claiming the methane found in the water is natural and was usefully used by Indians. Mignon Clyburn, the commissioner of the FCC is being honored at an event …
The Young Turks August 11, 2014 Hour 1
Cenk hosting today. It has been reported that Chuck Todd will be replacing David Gregory on Meet the Press. Cenk remembers his prediction that David Gregory would be out at MTP. The Ukrainian government is making advances against the pro-Russian government in the eastern part of the country. Due to these developments, it is possible that Russia will launch a war …
The Young Turks August 8, 2014 Hour 1
Cenk, Ben, John Iadarola, and Cara Santa Maria hosting. The Obama Administration has authorized targeted airstrikes in Iraq to take out ISIS’ attack on Iraqi religious minorities. Videos of President Obama outlining the reasons behind his decision to strike. Cenk is supportive of this action. Fox’s Bret Baier tweeted that this action in Iraq curiously has no name and will …
The Young Turks August 7, 2014 Hour 1
Cenk hosting. Good news for the Yazidi. According to the NY Times, the US have been bombing ISIS at the bottom of Mount Sinjar in order to give the Yazidi a chance to escape from hunger and thirst at the top of Mount Sinjar and avoid being captured by ISIS at the bottom. President Obama had a news conference on …
The Young Turks August 6, 2014 Hour 1
Cenk hosting. 2nd day of the cease fire in Gaza is continuing so far and negotiations are in Egypt. Footage from India TV network NDTV has traced a Hamas operation of launching rockets and the location is in a residential area. A memo from the Israeli government by Wikileaks makes note of the usage of Palestinians as human shields by …
The Young Turks August 5, 2014 Hour 1
Ana, Michael Shure, and Jimmy Dore hosting. CNN foreign reporter Arwa Damon has been sued by two EMTs for biting them during a drunken rage. They are seeking $1 million. TYT gives her a pass after her heartfelt apology, taking full responsibility. A couple of DREAMers approached Rep Steve King at a restaurant about his constant barrage of negative comments …