Earthquake off the coast of Japan near Fukushima. Fortunately there was no tsunami, but radiation leak fears from the spent fuel rods are an ongoing concern. Senator Harry Reid says he will not seek to make a “grand bargain” with insane and unreasonable Republicans in a radio interview in Nevada. Senator Reid also regrets the concessions Democrats have already made …
The Young Turks 10.24.13 Hour 1
Republican Representative of Texas, Pete Sessions, told President Obama in a private meeting, “I cannot even stand to look at you.” Harry Reid calls him out. Conservative activist Don Yelton’s ridiculous comments in response to criticism of new voter ID laws. At the end of the interview, in a rare moment of candor, Yelton inadvertently admitted that the purpose of …
The Young Turks 10.23.13 Hour 1
John Iadarola, Ana Kasparian, and Ben Mankiewicz hosting from YouTube Space LA. Mythbusting Obamacare. It is far too early for any concrete claims to be made either way about the results of the ACA since its implementation has just begun and the employer mandate does not begin until 2015. According to Senator Rand Paul, libs just don’t understand the “intricacies” …
October 22, 2013 Hour 1
Cenk Uygur hosting from YouTube Space LA. Despite how Senator Reid comes across, he may actually be stronger of the two between Obama and himself. Shortly before the government shutdown, while Obama was expressing doubts, Reid pushed Obama to remain strong and not cave to GOP demands during negotiations come the government shutdown. It turns out that this tactic was …
October 21, 2013 Hour 1
John Iadarola, Michael Shure, and Ben Mankiewicz hosting from YouTube Space LA. John updates Indiegogo campaign progress. President Obama addresses the ACA website glitches in the rose garden at the White House. A pregnant woman standing directly behind the President nearly faints and has to be caught before falling on Obama. The RNC submits a request under the Freedom of …
October 18, 2013 Hour 1
Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian, Ben Mankiewicz, and John Iadarola hosting from YouTube Space LA. It’s a TYT power panel! Chris Matthews goes on Larry King’s show and talks about pressure within news organizations to lean either right or left depending on the organization’s overall ideological leanings. Jim Acosta of CNN warns that Tea Party members should not be referred to …
October 17, 2013 Hour 1
Cenk Uygur hosting form YouTube Space LA. President Obama completes a victory lap in the wake of his big win over the government shutdown debacle. He tells the GOP to “go out and win an election” if they want to affect policy. What he says next in his address at the White House is a bit concerning. He alludes to …