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RNA biologist Rob Swanda provides a simple explanation regarding the differences between traditional vaccines and mRNA vaccines. mRNA vaccines are the type utilized in the fight against COVID-19 as produced by Pfizer and Moderna.
Andrew Weissmann, former lead prosecutor for Robert Mueller, talks with Rachel Maddow about how pardoned individuals can be compelled to testify where the Fifth Amendment no longer applies, which could mean people like Roger Stone and Paul Manafort being called to testify if prosecutors pursue a case against Donald Trump. Aired on 12/23/2020.
How Trump Could Set Back Covid Relief For Weeks Just By Doing Nothing - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Rachel Maddow explains how a "pocket veto" could doom a Covid relief bill for weeks if Donald Trump doesn't take a break from golfing at Mar-a-Lago to clean up the mess he made by injecting himself into the negotiation process after both parties, both chambers, and Trump's own representative had already agreed to the terms of the bill. Aired on 12/23/2020.
Trump Defunds Military Even As He Muses About Martial Law And Rattles U.S. Saber - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Rachel Maddow points out that by vetoing the National Defense Authorization Act, Donald Trump has essentially defunded U.S. troops, though that hasn't stopped him from entertaining ideas about imposing martial law to override his election loss or attacking Iran. Aired on 12/23/2020.
Trump Signals Extremist Supporters With Martial Law Talk; Promises 'Wild' D.C. Protest
Rachel Maddow reports on Donald Trump entertaining the idea of imposing martial law to keep himself in power and his calls for supporters to participate in a "wild" protest in Washington, D.C. on January 6th, when he hopes Republicans will help him sabotage the official counting of the 2020 electoral votes. Aired on 12/23/2020.
On Tuesday, Trump pardoned the four men responsible for one of the worst atrocities of the Iraq War. The lawyer who represented the families of the victims shares their story. Aired on 12/23/2020.
"This is as fundamentally corrupt as a pardon gets," says Chris Hayes on Pres. Trump pardoning Paul Manafort, his 2016 campaign chairman, and Roger Stone, his longtime associate. Aired on 12/23/2020.
Michael Schmidt, Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Donald Trump has circumvented the Justice Department process for approving pardon applications, and the high percentage of Trump pardons that are tied to one of his allies or relate to something that politically benefits him personally. Aired on 12/22/2020.
Trump Pardons Of Russia Scandal Figures Undermines Future Of Special Counsels - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Andrew Weissmann, former lead prosecutor for Special Counsel Robert Mueller, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Donald Trump's pardoning of people who lied or obstructed the special counsel's investigation of Trump and the 2016 Trump campaign sends a message to future special counsel witnesses that they can obstruct the investigation and not worry about the legal consequences as long as their loyalty is to the president. Aired on 12/22/2020.
Trump 'Trying To Burn This Country Down On His Way Out': Senator Amy Klobuchar - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Senator Amy Klobuchar points out that while Donald Trump plays insincere games and makes bad faith demands about the Covid relief bill, millions of Americans are on the brink of personal disaster if they do not get the help provided by the existing bill. Aired on 12/22/2020.
America's Founders Never Imagined 'Amoral And Selfish' President Like Trump - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Michael Beschloss, NBC News presidential historian, talks with Rachel Maddow about the failure of America's founders to anticipate an elected president who isn't worthy of the trust and responsibility of the pardon power. Aired on 12/22/2020.
Rebekah Jones joins Ali Velshi to discuss her lawsuit against the Florida Department of Law Enforcement after the raid of her home by armed state officers earlier this month, which she says was an act of retaliation for speaking out against Republican Governor Ron Desantis’ mishandling of Florida’s Covid-19 response. Aired on 12/22/2020.
