Discussion of the SCOTUS oral arguments regarding same sex marriage. Justice Scalia’s ridiculous arguments get torn apart. Flashback of Scalia’s most homophobic quotes. One of the attorneys fighting for equal rights pointed out that no one argued for the constitutionality of Prop 8, but begged for states to decide. The attorney that defended Prop 8 simply proved the opposition’s …
March 25, 2013 Post Game
Cenk admits he’s 43, it’s over. He’s old. Ana’s worried about getting old and not being able to do TYT anymore because we’re getting old. Cenk wants planes to stop the seat belt demonstrations, we know how to put seat belts on. Cenk hates on NPR. Cenk on Jimmy Carter. Cenk thinks he’s an American hero.
March 25, 2013 Hour 2
Ford Figo ad in India causes controversy, showing women in bondage in the back of the car. Bad timing given the context of India at the moment. Cenk briefly talks about his experience interviewing President Carter. A vial containing a potentially dangerous virus goes missing at the University of Texas. Bill and Melinda foundation offering huge grant to scientists who …
March 25, 2013 Hour 1
Cenk recounts his experience at Del Taco, comedy ensues, but a moral lesson is taught about being a celebrity. David Cay Johnston study on unfair tax rates and income inequality. Low expectations of Democrats on Gun Control; background checks in serious jeopardy. Democrats pussyfooting on making actual progress in gun control legislation, ignoring the wishes of the vast majority of …
March 22, 2013 Hour 2
A new report is out on the horrible conditions for employees of for-profit prisons. Guards report that they openly discussed who would die first. The outspoken anti-gay former head of the Catholic church in Scotland Cardinal Keith O’brien has had multiple men come out claiming he abused them including other clergy. Some consumers are starting to complain that medical marijuana …
March 22, 2013 Hour 1
Shooting at the Marine base in Quantico Virginia killing 3 soldiers. Apparently there was a possibility that Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich would form a unity ticket to challenge Romney. The idea fell apart when they realized that neither one would be willing to be VP. A bill in New Jersey is moving forward to ban conversion therapy.