The Young Turks FBI Draws Up ‘Extremist’ List, Ana Clashes With Bill Maher, and New Leaks Expose Zelensky Gov’t Failures - December 8, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
A leaked FBI memo raises alarm about a list targeting 'extremists,' prompting concerns over civil liberties and free speech. Tensions flare as Ana clashed with Bill Maher over sensitive topics like Israel and Islam, defending her stance on avoiding Israel due to human rights issues. New reports reveal how corruption flourished in Zelensky's government amid wartime, while shocking footage of Border Patrol agents raises questions about legality and immigration policy. The conversation also touches on the wave of congressional retirements driven by fears of accountability.
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DoJ Memo Threatens Freedom Of Thought
- The DOJ memo signals plans to label broad political and cultural beliefs as "extremist," threatening free thought.
- Cenk Uygur warns this vagueness enables selective enforcement against critics of power, regardless of left or right.
Surveillance Incentives Expand Enforcement Reach
- The memo asks the FBI to promote tip lines, offer cash rewards, and retroactively investigate incidents back five years.
- Ana Kasparian highlights that these measures incentivize informants and expand surveillance beyond current limits.
Maher Interview Dress Exchange
- Ana Kasparian recounts her Club Random appearance with Bill Maher and the contentious exchange about where she'd feel safe wearing a dress.
- She explains she would refuse to go to Israel due to apartheid and harassment, preferring cities like Beirut or Istanbul.