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Rhiannon12866
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October 31, 2021
At Wednesday's House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) called for gun control legislation.
'We've Had Enough Thoughts And Prayers': Steve Cohen Calls For Gun Control Reform - Forbes News
At Wednesday's House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) called for gun control legislation.
October 31, 2021
Climate activists from across Europe gathered in Scotland, marching through the center of Glasgow a day before the COP26 climate summit and demanding urgent action to save the planet. 10/30/2021.
Climate activists from across Europe gather in Glasgow - Reuters
Climate activists from across Europe gathered in Scotland, marching through the center of Glasgow a day before the COP26 climate summit and demanding urgent action to save the planet. 10/30/2021.
October 31, 2021
Leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies are discussing the climate crisis, COVID-19 and the global economy at a summit in Rome.
Russia has complained about the lack of international recognition for its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine at the G20 summit, where leaders agreed to step up global inoculation efforts.
Chinese President Xi Jinping - who, like Putin, did not travel to Rome for the summit and participated by video link - made a similar call for the mutual recognition of vaccines, according to Chinese state media.
Al Jazeera’s Adam Raney reports from Rome, Italy.
'Dishonest competition': Putin lashes out at G20 over vaccines - Al Jazeera
Leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies are discussing the climate crisis, COVID-19 and the global economy at a summit in Rome.
Russia has complained about the lack of international recognition for its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine at the G20 summit, where leaders agreed to step up global inoculation efforts.
Chinese President Xi Jinping - who, like Putin, did not travel to Rome for the summit and participated by video link - made a similar call for the mutual recognition of vaccines, according to Chinese state media.
Al Jazeera’s Adam Raney reports from Rome, Italy.
October 31, 2021
Facebook announced an expansion this week, rebranding itself as ‘Meta.’ Axios media reporter Sara Fischer, political scientist Christina Greer, and former Rep. David Jolly weigh in on what to make of the change. Aired on 10/30/2021.
Facebook's Meta Moment - Ayman - MSNBC
Facebook announced an expansion this week, rebranding itself as ‘Meta.’ Axios media reporter Sara Fischer, political scientist Christina Greer, and former Rep. David Jolly weigh in on what to make of the change. Aired on 10/30/2021.
October 31, 2021
Facebook’s angry algorithm. Why prop gun scenes go awry. Paying off loans with the Six Flags diet. Here’s what happened this week.
00:00 The Alec Baldwin Prop Gun Shooting
04:54 Facebook Prioritizes Angry Emojis, “Beloved” Sparks Debate in VA Governor Race & A Man Pays Off Loans By Eating at Six Flags
12:47 Manchin’s Patriotic Tax, FL Surgeon General’s Mask Refusal & Cigarettes’ Comeback
25:40 Biden’s Social Policy Bill, The U.S.’s X Gender Passport & One Man’s Life In O’Hare Airport
The Daily Show: What the Hell Happened This Week? - Week of 10/25/21
Facebook’s angry algorithm. Why prop gun scenes go awry. Paying off loans with the Six Flags diet. Here’s what happened this week.
00:00 The Alec Baldwin Prop Gun Shooting
04:54 Facebook Prioritizes Angry Emojis, “Beloved” Sparks Debate in VA Governor Race & A Man Pays Off Loans By Eating at Six Flags
12:47 Manchin’s Patriotic Tax, FL Surgeon General’s Mask Refusal & Cigarettes’ Comeback
25:40 Biden’s Social Policy Bill, The U.S.’s X Gender Passport & One Man’s Life In O’Hare Airport
October 31, 2021
Donald Trump backers who did things for him are now rejecting him in a bid to save themselves by offering testimony on the true leaders.
Judge Told to LOCK TRUMP UP - Christo Aivalis
Donald Trump backers who did things for him are now rejecting him in a bid to save themselves by offering testimony on the true leaders.
October 31, 2021
President Biden met with European allies in Rome to discuss the Iran nuclear deal, and is focusing on using these international summits to make progress on the economy and international security. NBC's Mike Memoli reports. Aired on 10/30/2021.
Biden Meets With European Allies in Rome To Discuss Iran Nuclear Deal - MSNBC
President Biden met with European allies in Rome to discuss the Iran nuclear deal, and is focusing on using these international summits to make progress on the economy and international security. NBC's Mike Memoli reports. Aired on 10/30/2021.
October 30, 2021
Our good friend Trevor Noah stops by to celebrate his new-look "The Daily Show" set, and compare notes with Stephen about the drastic changes they had to make during the pandemic lockdown.
"I Lived" - How Trevor Noah's Outlook On Life Changed During The Pandemic
In the second part of his interview with Stephen Colbert, "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah shares how his attitude about life changed during lockdown. Stay tuned for part three of Trevor's interview with Stephen, next.
"I'm Not Afraid Of Middle Seats" - Trevor Noah Just Wants To Know In Advance If He's Sitting Middle
"The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah wraps his three-part interview with Stephen Colbert by offering some advice for people who, like him, prefer to know in advance if they're going to be stuck fighting for armrests in the middle seat.
Stephen Colbert: Guest Trevor Noah
Break The Show, Remake The Show - How Trevor Noah's "Daily Show" Changed During CovidOur good friend Trevor Noah stops by to celebrate his new-look "The Daily Show" set, and compare notes with Stephen about the drastic changes they had to make during the pandemic lockdown.
"I Lived" - How Trevor Noah's Outlook On Life Changed During The Pandemic
In the second part of his interview with Stephen Colbert, "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah shares how his attitude about life changed during lockdown. Stay tuned for part three of Trevor's interview with Stephen, next.
"I'm Not Afraid Of Middle Seats" - Trevor Noah Just Wants To Know In Advance If He's Sitting Middle
"The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah wraps his three-part interview with Stephen Colbert by offering some advice for people who, like him, prefer to know in advance if they're going to be stuck fighting for armrests in the middle seat.
October 30, 2021
Stephen looks at the plans Jeff Bezos announced for a new International Space Station, and can't help but wonder what the heck the Cleveland men's baseball team was thinking when they changed their name to the Cleveland Guardians.
First Drafts: Halloween 2021
The amazing Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help her husband Stephen kick off Halloween the right way with a look at some greeting cards that almost didn't get printed
Mattress Stores React To The News That Vikings Beat Columbus To North America
It pays to be a true believer!
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 10/29/21
Sexy Space News, And Cleveland's Big Baseball BlunderStephen looks at the plans Jeff Bezos announced for a new International Space Station, and can't help but wonder what the heck the Cleveland men's baseball team was thinking when they changed their name to the Cleveland Guardians.
First Drafts: Halloween 2021
The amazing Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help her husband Stephen kick off Halloween the right way with a look at some greeting cards that almost didn't get printed
Mattress Stores React To The News That Vikings Beat Columbus To North America
It pays to be a true believer!
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