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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
January 28, 2022
Dr. Peter Hotez Co-Director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Childrens Hospital shares how he is breaking down barriers to close a vital vaccination gap following the Delta and Omicron variants rise from underdeveloped countries. This vaccine is the lowest cost vaccine out there ... and there is no limit to the amount you can make. Aired on 01/28/2022.
Vaccine Developed At A TX Children's Hospital Could Be The Silver Bullet For Taking Down Covid MSNBC
Dr. Peter Hotez Co-Director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Childrens Hospital shares how he is breaking down barriers to close a vital vaccination gap following the Delta and Omicron variants rise from underdeveloped countries. This vaccine is the lowest cost vaccine out there ... and there is no limit to the amount you can make. Aired on 01/28/2022.
January 28, 2022
Fox News is way off the mark with their "credible" speculation that VP Harris will be President Biden's nominee for the Supreme Court, and Stephen has a song for Senator Ron Johnson who thinks society has no duty to take care of children.
Gaetz-Gaete Up-Gaete: Friends Flip On Matt Gaetz Over Drug-Fueled Sex Parties
Jail time could be ahead for GOP congressman Matt Gaetz, whose friends continue to cooperate with a federal investigation into allegations of sex trafficking and sex with a minor.
OccupalMAX: The Only At-Home Covid Test Guaranteed To Be Available Right Now
OccupalMAX isn't like other Covid-19 tests, because it's not one!
"Fight Club" Isn't The Only Movie China Altered
Some of these kind of work... better?
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 1/27/22
No, Kamala Harris Is Not Headed To The Supreme Court | Ron Johnson Gets Tough On America's BabiesFox News is way off the mark with their "credible" speculation that VP Harris will be President Biden's nominee for the Supreme Court, and Stephen has a song for Senator Ron Johnson who thinks society has no duty to take care of children.
Gaetz-Gaete Up-Gaete: Friends Flip On Matt Gaetz Over Drug-Fueled Sex Parties
Jail time could be ahead for GOP congressman Matt Gaetz, whose friends continue to cooperate with a federal investigation into allegations of sex trafficking and sex with a minor.
OccupalMAX: The Only At-Home Covid Test Guaranteed To Be Available Right Now
OccupalMAX isn't like other Covid-19 tests, because it's not one!
"Fight Club" Isn't The Only Movie China Altered
Some of these kind of work... better?
January 28, 2022
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki gives insight into the Biden administrations filibuster strategy for voting rights legislation. It comes as some question whether the President speaking out sooner could have changed the minds of Senators Manchin and Sinema. Aired on 01/27/2022.
Jen Psaki Defends Filibuster Strategy - The 11th Hour - Mehdi Hasan - MSNBC
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki gives insight into the Biden administrations filibuster strategy for voting rights legislation. It comes as some question whether the President speaking out sooner could have changed the minds of Senators Manchin and Sinema. Aired on 01/27/2022.
January 28, 2022
Rachel Maddow reports on the bizarre, impassioned insistence by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that Covid patients have access to monoclonal antibody treatments that everyone who knows what they're talking about agree do not work against the omicron variant, which make up 99% of the current cases. Aired on 01/27/2022.
DeSantis Unable To Adapt As Covid Conditions Change; Clings To Obsolete Treatments - Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow reports on the bizarre, impassioned insistence by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that Covid patients have access to monoclonal antibody treatments that everyone who knows what they're talking about agree do not work against the omicron variant, which make up 99% of the current cases. Aired on 01/27/2022.
January 28, 2022
Rachel Maddow updates reporting on the Irish fisherman who intend to continue to fish where they always do even if it means disrupting Russian navy war games planned for those same waters. Mixed signals from the Russian embassy have not altered the fishermen's plans. Aired on 01/27/2022.
Stalwart Irish Fishermen Uncowed By Russian Threats And Diplomatic Games - Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow updates reporting on the Irish fisherman who intend to continue to fish where they always do even if it means disrupting Russian navy war games planned for those same waters. Mixed signals from the Russian embassy have not altered the fishermen's plans. Aired on 01/27/2022.
January 28, 2022
Rachel Maddow reports on the confirmation process for Joseph Ladapo, Ron DeSantis's pick for Florida surgeon general, who could not manage to give a clear answer to questions posed by Democrats, even on the simple question of whether Covid vaccines work. Aired on 01/27/2022.
DeSantis Surgeon General Pick Stumbles Through Evasions Instead Of Straight Answers - Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow reports on the confirmation process for Joseph Ladapo, Ron DeSantis's pick for Florida surgeon general, who could not manage to give a clear answer to questions posed by Democrats, even on the simple question of whether Covid vaccines work. Aired on 01/27/2022.
January 28, 2022
Rachel Maddow reports on the Arizona secretary of state's office referring the investigation of fake Trump electors to Attorney General Mark Brnovich, who has apparently done nothing with the case but has spent a lot of energy currying a Trump endorsement for his Senate run. Aired on 01/27/2022.
Arizona Attorney General Too Busy Kissing Up To Trump To Deal With Fake Elector Referral - TRMS
Rachel Maddow reports on the Arizona secretary of state's office referring the investigation of fake Trump electors to Attorney General Mark Brnovich, who has apparently done nothing with the case but has spent a lot of energy currying a Trump endorsement for his Senate run. Aired on 01/27/2022.
January 28, 2022
MSNBCs Lawrence ODonnell discusses how President Bidens short list of potential nominees for the Supreme Court would be much longer if he didnt have to consider which of his picks could be confirmed by the dysfunctional 50-50 Senate: The Senate is for realists who know how to count votes. Aired on 01/27/2022.
Caroline Randall Williams: Black Woman On SCOTUS Would Show Democracys Capacity To Heal - The Last Word - MSNBC
Caroline Randall Williams tells Lawrence ODonnell that Bidens historic decision to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court would be a fortification of my faith in democracys capacity to heal itself even after all of these radical ruptures that weve been witnessing over the last five, six years. Aired on 01/27/2022.
Lawrence Explains Why Biden's SCOTUS Candidate List Must Be Short - The Last Word - MSNBC
MSNBCs Lawrence ODonnell discusses how President Bidens short list of potential nominees for the Supreme Court would be much longer if he didnt have to consider which of his picks could be confirmed by the dysfunctional 50-50 Senate: The Senate is for realists who know how to count votes. Aired on 01/27/2022.
Caroline Randall Williams: Black Woman On SCOTUS Would Show Democracys Capacity To Heal - The Last Word - MSNBC
Caroline Randall Williams tells Lawrence ODonnell that Bidens historic decision to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court would be a fortification of my faith in democracys capacity to heal itself even after all of these radical ruptures that weve been witnessing over the last five, six years. Aired on 01/27/2022.
January 28, 2022
Seth takes a closer look at President Biden and Senate Democrats saying theyll move quickly to appoint and confirm a successor to retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
Late Night with Seth Meyers is supporting Gods Love We Deliver to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gods Love We Deliver is a New York City-based organization that for over 30 years has provided personalized meals and nutrition counseling, free of charge, to those living with severe illnesses. With the help of 17,000 volunteers, Gods Love We Deliver provides over 2 million free meals each year to thousands of New Yorks most vulnerable. Click the button on the above/below to donate or visit www.glwd.org.
Seth Meyers - Biden Gets a Chance to Make History with SCOTUS Pick as Breyer Retires: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at President Biden and Senate Democrats saying theyll move quickly to appoint and confirm a successor to retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
Late Night with Seth Meyers is supporting Gods Love We Deliver to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gods Love We Deliver is a New York City-based organization that for over 30 years has provided personalized meals and nutrition counseling, free of charge, to those living with severe illnesses. With the help of 17,000 volunteers, Gods Love We Deliver provides over 2 million free meals each year to thousands of New Yorks most vulnerable. Click the button on the above/below to donate or visit www.glwd.org.
January 28, 2022
The graphic novel Maus, which portrays the horrors of The Holocaust, has been banned by a Tennessee school board by unanimous vote from the eighth grade curriculum. Art Spiegelman, Pulitzer Prize-winning artist and creator of the esteemed work Maus, and Jerry Craft, Newbery Medal-winning illustrator and author of New Kid, which was temporarily banned by a Texas school board, join Joy Reid to discuss. Aired on 01/27/2022.
Creator Of Banned 'Maus' Graphic Novel: I Just Know The People That Banned This Are Stupid - ReidOut
The graphic novel Maus, which portrays the horrors of The Holocaust, has been banned by a Tennessee school board by unanimous vote from the eighth grade curriculum. Art Spiegelman, Pulitzer Prize-winning artist and creator of the esteemed work Maus, and Jerry Craft, Newbery Medal-winning illustrator and author of New Kid, which was temporarily banned by a Texas school board, join Joy Reid to discuss. Aired on 01/27/2022.
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