Cenk Uygur quickly breaks down two news stories- what is the rare tax cut Republicans actually oppose? The answer makes a lot of sense if you think about it. And a male student was turned away from checking out a laptop at a college library…because of his gender identity?! And, Cenk discusses a couple comments received regarding TYT’s Indidgogo …
Ask Jesus: Is ‘Mexican Esse’ an Okay Halloween Costume?
Actress Julianne Hough went in blackface for a Halloween costume, and saw A LOT of backlash for it. Is it “okay” to dress as another race for Halloween? Where is the line between “funny costume” and “offensive stereotype?” Is it okay to dress as an “esse” for Halloween, vs a “Mexican” costume with sombreros and ponchos? Jesus Godoy answers …
Interview with George Takei – Legendary Actor and Political Activist
George Takei is known for his groundbreaking role at Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek: The Original Series. He tells Ana Kasparian about his childhood in a Japanese internment camp, marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr for civil rights, being gay in Hollywood, and how his unique experiences helped form his career as a political activist. What was the …
The Young Turks YouTube Playlist October 28, 2013
Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian, featuring Jayar Jackson, David Koller, Jesus Godoy and Steve Oh from YouTube Space LA.
Pro-Surveillance Language Dominates “Liberal” Newspapers
“Since June 6, the world has been roiled by an ongoing series of disclosures based on Edward Snowden’s document leaks, with coverage led by the Guardian and the Washington Post, about clandestine mass surveillance conducted, with little oversight, by the NSA and its international partners. Public perceptions of these surveillance revelations are affected not only by the NSA’s actual …
Marco Rubio Immigration Bill’s Key Opponent: Marco Rubio
“Back in April, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., stood before cameras with the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” and joked he wasn’t quite sure he was ready to sign onto their comprehensive immigration reform plan. “Actually, I changed my mind,” Rubio joked to laughter as he pretended to walk away from the podium. “No, I’m kidding.” But fast forward four months …
Shaq Endorses Chris Christie, Air Balls The Facts
“Basketball star Shaquille O’Neal has jumped into politics with an ad endorsing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for re-election. “I don’t endorse many politicians. But Chris Christie is different. He’s working with me to bring jobs back to our cities, and on a new program to help kids in tough neighborhoods get ahead. Governor Christie’s provided more funding for …