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The Young Turks is Home of The Progressives. Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian and a host of progressive voices deliver the news and provocative commentary. Whether you are seeking a breakdown of current events, politics and the mainstream media or just a quick laugh, the TYT daily podcast will always keep you informed and entertained.
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Nov 2, 2021 • 57min
They're Lying To Us
Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana KasparianCenk & Ana call out all Progressives, and lay out the terms for Pramila Jayapal's resignation from “We are finally at the place we have been asking for — demanding over the last several months — which is two bills moving together in the House and we’ll get them both done,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal says. Sen. Joe Manchin was a headliner at a secretive Coal CEOs’ meeting. Cori Bush vs Joe Manchin. Democratic voters say they’d rather have someone else as 2024 nominee over Biden. Woman billed $700 after sitting in ER waiting room for 7 hours, leaving without treatment. Biden blasted for new Iran sanctions ahead of nuclear talks. Why Daniel Hale deserves gratitude, not prison. Elon Musk goes after UN World Food Program director on Twitter. The billionaire who hates the wealth tax says that ‘there’s no sympathy for billionaires’ and that the ultrawealthy are being attacked ‘for no reason.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 2021 • 59min
Progressives Cave
Justices will hear arguments in two challenges to Texas’s new abortion law. Elon Musk has offered to sell some of his Tesla stock "right now" if the UN can prove that $6 billion will solve world hunger. A billionaire, who hates the wealth tax, said 'there's no sympathy for billionaires' and the ultra-wealthy are being attacked 'for no reason.' Chris Wallace repeatedly pressed Senator Rick Scott over his supposed concerns about the national debt and deficit by asking the Florida lawmaker if he would support repealing the 2017 Trump tax cuts to help balance the budget. Texas police officers allegedly “laughed” and “joked'' as desperate Joe Biden campaign aides pleaded for protection from a “Trump Train” of cars and trucks swarming and even colliding with the campaign caravan on a freeway last year.Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2021 • 58min
Crude Lies
Exxon is desperate to keep people from realizing it lied about climate change. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand took another run at Senator Joe Manchin on the Senate floor over his opposition to paid family leave, which he succeeded in getting removed from the Democrats’ reconciliation bill. Adam Kinzinger, outspoken GOP Trump critic, won't seek reelection for his U.S. House seat. A Capitol officer who assisted a Trump rioter on January 6th has resigned after messages between the two were discovered.Hosts: Cenk Uygur, John Idarola, Sen. Nina Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2021 • 57min
Cuts & Cosplay
Here’s the $1.85 trillion framework that Biden got the corporate Dems to agree to for now. As of Thursday morning that two crucial holdouts, Senators Joe Manchin III of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, had yet to commit to voting for it. There’s nothing left in the bill and progressives should vote no. Rep. Jamaal Bowman Slams Manchin’s ‘Completely Unacceptable’ Opposition to Paid Family Leave: ‘He’s Regurgitating Talking Points From the 1980s.’ Don Lemon Bluntly Asks Democratic Rep. ‘Are You Concerned That It Looks Like Your Party Is Blowing It?’ It’s a NO from AOC on the useless version of the reconciliation bill that Manchin has now taken full control of. Manchin’s obstruction is already making him richer. Joe Manchin is just as bad at running from constituents as Sinema is. WATCH: Jen Psaki Bristles at Kristen Welker’s ‘Unconstructive Line Of Questioning’ on Build Back Better Deal. Israel to build 1,300 settlement units in occupied West Bank.Hosts: Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 2021 • 57min
Corporate Communism
Joe Manchin is telling colleagues he has deep concerns about a proposed “billionaire tax” but is waiting for more details before making a final decision. Pramila Jayapal digs in on her stance to not vote for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill until there is enough agreement on the reconciliation bill and both bills can be voted on. Fox News guest says poor people “don't realize how wealthy they are.” Anti-Chevron crusader Steven Donziger has been denied reprieve and he must report to prison. Israel is planning to build 1,300 settlement units in the occupied West Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 2021 • 57min
Don't touch me
Paid family leave, one of the hallmarks of President Joe Biden's social safety net agenda, is in jeopardy of being pared down once again or even cut from a major spending bill over a lack of support from Joe Manchin. Democratic leaders are telling members to embrace the spending bill, even as progressives see several major policy goals get tossed. Kyrsten Sinema was confronted by a self-described constituent as she walked through an airport. The border patrol agent who posted a doctored sex photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez got away with it. Mitt Romney expressed concern that taxing billionaires could cause them to invest in paintings or ranches rather than things that build jobs.Hosts: Ana, Cenk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 2021 • 55min
Don't stop Believin'
Lawyer, scholar, educator, and author Anita Hill joins The Young Turks to discuss her new book #Believing and more. Democrats may ditch Medicare expansion and paid leave in last-minute social spending talks. The key to President Biden’s climate agenda is likely to be cut because of Joe Manchin's opposition. Wisconsin lawmakers slowly peeling away child labor laws. January 6 protest organizers say they participated in ‘dozens’ of planning meetings with members of Congress and White House staff.Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk UygurGuest: Anita Hill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 2021 • 1h
How About Zero?
Joe Manchin and Bernie Sanders got into a heated argument over the reconciliation bill, with the West Virginia Senator saying he's comfortable with spending a dollar amount of "zero." President Biden says Kyrsten Sinema isn’t on board for raising “a single penny” in taxes on the wealthy. Biden is also open to eliminating the filibuster on voting rights "and maybe more." The voter-fraud hunt in Texas just blew up in Republicans’ faces. Conservative host Candace Owens calls for the U.S. to invade Australia to free people from "tyranny."Hosts: John Iadarola, Francesca Fiorentini, Nina Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2021 • 59min
Toilet Trouble
A billionaire who supported Trump in 2020 says he talks to Joe Manchin every week and urges him to ‘stay tough.’ Arizona State Police are recommending charges for the protesters that followed Sen Sinema into the bathroom. Five Veterans quit Kyrsten Sinema’s advisory council in protest. Bernie Sanders to Host “What’s in the Damn Bill” online panel discussion about Democrats’ package. AOC warns that Corporate Lobbyists would love people to ‘Give Up Before the Deal Is Done.’ ‘You Are WEAK!’ Don Lemon ERUPTS on Biden, Democrats: ‘It’s Not Our Job to Sell Your Agenda for You!’Hosts: Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 2021 • 59min
Manchin Leaving?
Joe Manchin threatens to leave the Democratic Party. Biden discussed a $1.9 trillion top line number for the economic package and told Democrats free community college is out. John Deere workers strike as company rakes in record profits. After a tweak was made to the law that allows the Pentagon to give war machines to local police depts, many are now citing natural disasters and climate change to get the equipment, only to use them to intimidate and attack citizens.Hosts: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


