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Rhiannon12866
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March 27, 2021
A new study by an UCLA economist estimates that 400,000 people in this country died of Covid who could have been saved if Donald Trump and the Republican Party had implemented a more effective health strategy, says Chris Hayes. 400,000 people who are dead who did not have to be. Aired on 03/26/2021.
Study: Trump Likely Cost The U.S. 400k Excess Covid Deaths - All In - MSNBC
A new study by an UCLA economist estimates that 400,000 people in this country died of Covid who could have been saved if Donald Trump and the Republican Party had implemented a more effective health strategy, says Chris Hayes. 400,000 people who are dead who did not have to be. Aired on 03/26/2021.
March 27, 2021
I was there on January 6th the insurrectionists didnt give a damn if I was a Democrat or a Republican or a staffer or a visitor. They were out for an attack, says Rep. Madeleine Dean on the reality of what happened at the Capitol riot, as opposed to the lies coming from the right. Aired on 03/26/2021.
'Zero Threat': Trump, GOP, Right-Wing Media Downplay Horror Of Capitol Riot - All In - MSNBC
I was there on January 6th the insurrectionists didnt give a damn if I was a Democrat or a Republican or a staffer or a visitor. They were out for an attack, says Rep. Madeleine Dean on the reality of what happened at the Capitol riot, as opposed to the lies coming from the right. Aired on 03/26/2021.
March 27, 2021
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and other Republicans say they are outraged that their efforts have been labeled as racist voter suppression, as they work to make it harder for people to vote in ways that will disproportionately affect Black voters, says Chris Hayes. Aired on 03/26/2021.
Georgia Governor Offended That Racist Anti-Voter Law Is Being Called Racist - All In - MSNBC
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and other Republicans say they are outraged that their efforts have been labeled as racist voter suppression, as they work to make it harder for people to vote in ways that will disproportionately affect Black voters, says Chris Hayes. Aired on 03/26/2021.
March 27, 2021
The Republican state government of Georgia is escalating its crackdown on voting rights, literally arresting a Black state Senator because she knocked on the governors door as he signed this new voting bill into law. MSNBCs Ari Melber reports on the fallout and the growing protests around the nation. He also explains how this grows out of Trumpism and is broader than a contemporary political spasm. Aired on 03/26/2021.
They Report, A Judge Decides: Fox Braces For $1 Billion Lawsuit Protecting Trumps Lies
Fox News has been hit with a billion dollar defamation suit by Dominion Voting for false election claims, alleging Fox sold a false story of election fraud in order to serve its own commercial purposes and knowingly broadcast lies. This new suit follows a separate lawsuit from another voting technology company, Smartmatic. Fox News stands by its reporting. MSNBCs Chief Legal Correspondent discusses the fallout with former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman. Aired on 03/26/2021.
Dems Smashed Trump In Georgia, Now The Fight Against 'Jim Crow 2.0' Ignited - The Beat - MSNBC
The Republican state government of Georgia is escalating its crackdown on voting rights, literally arresting a Black state Senator because she knocked on the governors door as he signed this new voting bill into law. MSNBCs Ari Melber reports on the fallout and the growing protests around the nation. He also explains how this grows out of Trumpism and is broader than a contemporary political spasm. Aired on 03/26/2021.
They Report, A Judge Decides: Fox Braces For $1 Billion Lawsuit Protecting Trumps Lies
Fox News has been hit with a billion dollar defamation suit by Dominion Voting for false election claims, alleging Fox sold a false story of election fraud in order to serve its own commercial purposes and knowingly broadcast lies. This new suit follows a separate lawsuit from another voting technology company, Smartmatic. Fox News stands by its reporting. MSNBCs Chief Legal Correspondent discusses the fallout with former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman. Aired on 03/26/2021.
March 27, 2021
Bill recaps the top stories of the week, including more mass shootings, a clogged canal and President Biden's first press conference.
Christopher Krebs on Cryptocurrency
Former U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Director Christopher Krebs joins Bill to discuss the vulnerabilities posed by untraceable cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Private Schools: Education or Indoctrination?
Caitlin Flanagan and Bret Stephens join Bill Maher to discuss the impact of private schools on the American education system and the "climate of fear" facing parents.
New Rule: Beware the Roaring 20's
If were going to have a new Roaring 20s, lets do it this time without the two things that made the last one suck: Prohibition and a Depression at the end of it.
Here's a "bootleg" version of the show which includes the entire interview with former CISA Director Christopher Krebs (5:53), panel discussion with Atlantic staff writer Caitlin Flanagan and NYT columnist/MSNBC contributor Bret Stephens (14:30), and complete New Rules (44:10). It won't last long, as usual:
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - 3/26/21
Monologue: Whatever Floats Your BoatBill recaps the top stories of the week, including more mass shootings, a clogged canal and President Biden's first press conference.
Christopher Krebs on Cryptocurrency
Former U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Director Christopher Krebs joins Bill to discuss the vulnerabilities posed by untraceable cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Private Schools: Education or Indoctrination?
Caitlin Flanagan and Bret Stephens join Bill Maher to discuss the impact of private schools on the American education system and the "climate of fear" facing parents.
New Rule: Beware the Roaring 20's
If were going to have a new Roaring 20s, lets do it this time without the two things that made the last one suck: Prohibition and a Depression at the end of it.
Here's a "bootleg" version of the show which includes the entire interview with former CISA Director Christopher Krebs (5:53), panel discussion with Atlantic staff writer Caitlin Flanagan and NYT columnist/MSNBC contributor Bret Stephens (14:30), and complete New Rules (44:10). It won't last long, as usual:
March 27, 2021
Sen. Marco Rubio $247,629
Sen. Ron Johnson $197,993
Sen. John Thune $179,310
Rep. Steve Scalise $217,208
Rep. Don Young $200,434
Here are the gun lobby-backed Congress members up for re-election in 2022.
These Congress Members Are Backed by the Gun Lobby - NowThis News
Sen. Marco Rubio $247,629
Sen. Ron Johnson $197,993
Sen. John Thune $179,310
Rep. Steve Scalise $217,208
Rep. Don Young $200,434
Here are the gun lobby-backed Congress members up for re-election in 2022.
March 27, 2021
Author/Journalist/Educator Viet Thanh Nguyen addresses the rise in anti-Asian violence in America, his book The Committed and writing a book with his son.
Seth Meyers: Journalist Viet Thanh Nguyen Calls Out America's Tragic History of Anti-Asian Violence
Author/Journalist/Educator Viet Thanh Nguyen addresses the rise in anti-Asian violence in America, his book The Committed and writing a book with his son.
March 27, 2021
Sacha Baron Cohen talks about playing Abbie Hoffman in The Trial of the Chicago 7, going to clown school and the birth of Ali G and Borat.
The Secret Service Detained Sacha Baron Cohen for Breaking into CPAC Dressed as Trump
Sacha Baron Cohen talks about Borat Subsequent Moviefilm and getting detained by the Secret Service after breaking into CPAC dressed as Donald Trump.
Seth Meyers - Guest Sacha Baron Cohen
Sacha Baron Cohen Went to a Very Intense Clown SchoolSacha Baron Cohen talks about playing Abbie Hoffman in The Trial of the Chicago 7, going to clown school and the birth of Ali G and Borat.
The Secret Service Detained Sacha Baron Cohen for Breaking into CPAC Dressed as Trump
Sacha Baron Cohen talks about Borat Subsequent Moviefilm and getting detained by the Secret Service after breaking into CPAC dressed as Donald Trump.
March 27, 2021
CORRECTIONS: Week of Monday, March 22
Seth Meyers takes a moment to address some of the errors from this week of Late Night, like mispronouncing "codified" and not using Nic Cages real name.
Trumps Political Director, CNN Loses 45% of Its Audience: Late Nights News of the Week
All the news and jokes you missed from the week of March 22.
Seth Meyers - Biden Supports Changing Filibuster in First Press Conference as President - 3/25/21
CORRECTIONS: Week of Monday, March 22
Seth Meyers takes a moment to address some of the errors from this week of Late Night, like mispronouncing "codified" and not using Nic Cages real name.
Trumps Political Director, CNN Loses 45% of Its Audience: Late Nights News of the Week
All the news and jokes you missed from the week of March 22.
March 27, 2021
Joe Biden has already racked up 37,268 scandals and Desi Lydic's got the lowdown on every single one.
The Daily Show - Joe Biden's Scandals: Desi Lydic Foxsplains
Joe Biden has already racked up 37,268 scandals and Desi Lydic's got the lowdown on every single one.
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