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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
December 6, 2024
Jack in the Box kicked off the fast food holiday promo season, Stephen is disturbed by his Spotify Wrapped results, Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth denied having a drinking problem, and we have an update on South Carolina’s escaped research lab monkeys.
Meanwhile… Immortal Jellyfish | Stop Doing Art | Barbara Corcoran’s Sex Life
Meanwhile… Scientists discovered a species that can travel through time, Stephen isn’t impressed with the latest pop art masterpiece, and we’re learning far too much about “Shark Tank” judge Barbara Corcoran’s marriage.
Who Will President Biden Pardon Next?
Everyone!
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 12/5/2024
Merry Jackmas | Taylor Swift Rules Spotify Wrapped | Hegseth Doesn’t Have A Problem | Monkey MysteryJack in the Box kicked off the fast food holiday promo season, Stephen is disturbed by his Spotify Wrapped results, Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth denied having a drinking problem, and we have an update on South Carolina’s escaped research lab monkeys.
Meanwhile… Immortal Jellyfish | Stop Doing Art | Barbara Corcoran’s Sex Life
Meanwhile… Scientists discovered a species that can travel through time, Stephen isn’t impressed with the latest pop art masterpiece, and we’re learning far too much about “Shark Tank” judge Barbara Corcoran’s marriage.
Who Will President Biden Pardon Next?
Everyone!
December 6, 2024
Harry talks with Professor Tim Snyder, Levin Professor of History at Yale, who is both one of our leading political scientists and one of the most trenchant critics of Trump’s moves in the everyday.
Snyder first discusses some of the organizing ideas in his scholarly work, especially the recent “On Freedom.” He explains his particular notion of freedom and how it differs from the common conception held by most people in the United States. They then talk about fascism and the degree to which the political program it employs depends on a radical devaluing of the idea of truth and fact.
The two then move to the current American landscape, and the degree to which Trump’s return to power, viewed especially in the light of history, represents a genuine threat of an irreversible decline in democratic, constitutional rule. Professor Snyder closes with some bases for optimism and a constructive agenda moving forward. - 12/05/2024.
Freedom, Fascism, and Donald Trump: Professor Timothy Snyder - Talking Feds
Harry talks with Professor Tim Snyder, Levin Professor of History at Yale, who is both one of our leading political scientists and one of the most trenchant critics of Trump’s moves in the everyday.
Snyder first discusses some of the organizing ideas in his scholarly work, especially the recent “On Freedom.” He explains his particular notion of freedom and how it differs from the common conception held by most people in the United States. They then talk about fascism and the degree to which the political program it employs depends on a radical devaluing of the idea of truth and fact.
The two then move to the current American landscape, and the degree to which Trump’s return to power, viewed especially in the light of history, represents a genuine threat of an irreversible decline in democratic, constitutional rule. Professor Snyder closes with some bases for optimism and a constructive agenda moving forward. - 12/05/2024.
December 6, 2024
Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok on the Legal AF podcast (After Dark) debate how corrupt the Trump transition team is already, with their refusal to disclose and resolve obvious ethical and legal conflicts in their business dealings. - 12/06/2024.
Trump REFUSAL TO SIGN shows his PSYCHOTIC PLAN - Meidas Touch
Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok on the Legal AF podcast (After Dark) debate how corrupt the Trump transition team is already, with their refusal to disclose and resolve obvious ethical and legal conflicts in their business dealings. - 12/06/2024.
December 6, 2024
Pete Hegseth refuses to give up his bid to become Trump's defense secretary, even though there are no signs he's turning no votes into yes votes on Capitol Hill. Plus President Biden is now reportedly directly involved in discussions to possibly give preemptive pardons to people who could be targeted by the Trump administration. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Dave Weigel, and Joyce Vance join Stephanie Ruhle on The 11th Hour. - Aired on 12/05/2024.
'So uncomfortable': Hegseth's desperation bid is giving some GOP senators 'the ick' - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
Pete Hegseth refuses to give up his bid to become Trump's defense secretary, even though there are no signs he's turning no votes into yes votes on Capitol Hill. Plus President Biden is now reportedly directly involved in discussions to possibly give preemptive pardons to people who could be targeted by the Trump administration. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Dave Weigel, and Joyce Vance join Stephanie Ruhle on The 11th Hour. - Aired on 12/05/2024.
December 6, 2024
Democrat Adam Gray won California's 13th Congressional District, whittling down the Republican majority even further – and delivering Democrats a bit of hope as they prepare to take on the next Trump administration. Simon Rosenberg and Reed Galen join The 11th Hour to discuss. - Aired on 12/05/2024.
'The Democratic family is fighting': Democrats regroup after Trump victory - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
Democrat Adam Gray won California's 13th Congressional District, whittling down the Republican majority even further – and delivering Democrats a bit of hope as they prepare to take on the next Trump administration. Simon Rosenberg and Reed Galen join The 11th Hour to discuss. - Aired on 12/05/2024.
December 6, 2024
Ukraine and Russia may finally be ending their war but veteran War correspondent Phil Ittner says that Ukraine is open to a deal that would concede land to Russia. Phil Ittner joins Thom Hartmann to explain. - Aired on 12/05/2024.
Is Russia's War Against Ukraine Finally Ending? w/ Phil Ittner - Thom Hartmann
Ukraine and Russia may finally be ending their war but veteran War correspondent Phil Ittner says that Ukraine is open to a deal that would concede land to Russia. Phil Ittner joins Thom Hartmann to explain. - Aired on 12/05/2024.
December 6, 2024
Really American host Chip Franklin breaks down the disturbing details behind Trump's Sinister new plan. - 12/05/2024.
Top Dems SOUND ALARM At Trumps Sinister New Plan - Really American
Really American host Chip Franklin breaks down the disturbing details behind Trump's Sinister new plan. - 12/05/2024.
December 6, 2024
Alex Wagner reports on RFK Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead HHS, reportedly reaching out to recruit Mark McAfee, a California raw milk producer whose farm has been quarantined after positive tests for bird flu among his cows, and concerns that the Trump administration is more interested in promoting raw milk than guarding against the possibility of bird flu jumping to humans. - Aired on 12/05/2024.
Despite bird flu concerns, RFK Jr. indulges raw milk interest - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
Alex Wagner reports on RFK Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead HHS, reportedly reaching out to recruit Mark McAfee, a California raw milk producer whose farm has been quarantined after positive tests for bird flu among his cows, and concerns that the Trump administration is more interested in promoting raw milk than guarding against the possibility of bird flu jumping to humans. - Aired on 12/05/2024.
December 6, 2024
Donald Trump appears even less inhibited about using his time in office to make money than he was in his first term, and the people he is selecting to work within his administration appear to be similarly conflicted. A clash between a self-interested administration and an angry American electorate (and the members of Congress who have to answer to them) seems inevitable. Melissa Murray, co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and Philip Bump, national columnist for the Washington Post, discuss with Alex Wagner. - Aired on 12/05/2024.
As Trump assembles administration built for self-dealing, backlash tension grows - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
Donald Trump appears even less inhibited about using his time in office to make money than he was in his first term, and the people he is selecting to work within his administration appear to be similarly conflicted. A clash between a self-interested administration and an angry American electorate (and the members of Congress who have to answer to them) seems inevitable. Melissa Murray, co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and Philip Bump, national columnist for the Washington Post, discuss with Alex Wagner. - Aired on 12/05/2024.
December 6, 2024
Donald Trump has made clear that his company will be pursuing business opportunities in other countries while he is president and making decisions about the relationship between the U.S. and those countries. Meanwhile the people he is choosing to run his administration are consistently conflicted with responsibilities that overlap with their own interests. - Aired on 12/05/2024.
Open for business: Trump abandons pretense of ethics for second term - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
Donald Trump has made clear that his company will be pursuing business opportunities in other countries while he is president and making decisions about the relationship between the U.S. and those countries. Meanwhile the people he is choosing to run his administration are consistently conflicted with responsibilities that overlap with their own interests. - Aired on 12/05/2024.
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