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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
August 6, 2019
With Americans once again crying out for sensible gun control legislation, leaders like Mitch McConnell are standing firmly in the way of changes that could save lives.
Trump To Reporters: You Do The Vetting For Me
After pulling Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe's name from consideration for Director of National Intelligence, the President told reporters he prefers to let them vet his nominees for him.
President Trump's Violent Game
President Trump blamed "gruesome and grisly video games" for last weekend's mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 8/5/19
America's Gun Culture Is Melting DownWith Americans once again crying out for sensible gun control legislation, leaders like Mitch McConnell are standing firmly in the way of changes that could save lives.
Trump To Reporters: You Do The Vetting For Me
After pulling Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe's name from consideration for Director of National Intelligence, the President told reporters he prefers to let them vet his nominees for him.
President Trump's Violent Game
President Trump blamed "gruesome and grisly video games" for last weekend's mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.
August 6, 2019
Seth takes a closer look at the political world responding to the horrific mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas.
Seth Meyers - Politicians React to Shootings in El Paso and Dayton: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at the political world responding to the horrific mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas.
August 6, 2019
Trevor reacts to Neil deGrasse Tyson’s tweet on the El Paso & Dayton tragedies, and wonders why America won’t even try to tackle gun control in any meaningful way.
The Daily Show: Trevor Reacts to the El Paso & Dayton Shootings
Trevor reacts to Neil deGrasse Tyson’s tweet on the El Paso & Dayton tragedies, and wonders why America won’t even try to tackle gun control in any meaningful way.
August 5, 2019
John Oliver explains how prisoners make and spend money, and how companies can profit at the expense of their families.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - Prison Labor
John Oliver explains how prisoners make and spend money, and how companies can profit at the expense of their families.
August 3, 2019
Bill recaps the top stories of the week, including racist rhetoric from President Trump and the second round of Democratic debates.
Marianne Williamson
Author, activist, and 2020 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson gets deep about America's problems with Bill Maher.
New Rule: Trump Fatigue
In his editorial New Rule, Bill argues that Democrats should capitalize on the fact that Americans are sick of hearing about Trump.
Overtime: Marianne Williamson, Hakeem Jeffries, Jennifer Granholm, Buck Sexton, Josh Barro
Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show.
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - 8/2/19
Monologue: Government By Mad-LibsBill recaps the top stories of the week, including racist rhetoric from President Trump and the second round of Democratic debates.
Marianne Williamson
Author, activist, and 2020 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson gets deep about America's problems with Bill Maher.
New Rule: Trump Fatigue
In his editorial New Rule, Bill argues that Democrats should capitalize on the fact that Americans are sick of hearing about Trump.
Overtime: Marianne Williamson, Hakeem Jeffries, Jennifer Granholm, Buck Sexton, Josh Barro
Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show.
August 3, 2019
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan talks about being a Republican Governor of a blue state, fighting climate change and funding infrastructure.
Gov. Larry Hogan on Why He Didn’t Challenge Trump in 2020
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan talks about Donald Trump’s attack on Baltimore, seeking out bipartisan solutions and why he chose to not run against Donald Trump in 2020.
Seth Meyers: Guest Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Is a Republican Who Believes in Climate Change
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan talks about being a Republican Governor of a blue state, fighting climate change and funding infrastructure.
Gov. Larry Hogan on Why He Didn’t Challenge Trump in 2020
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan talks about Donald Trump’s attack on Baltimore, seeking out bipartisan solutions and why he chose to not run against Donald Trump in 2020.
August 3, 2019
Best Case/Worst Case: 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates
Seth Meyers reviews the best-and-worst case scenarios for the Democratic candidates running for president in 2020.
Jokes Seth Can't Tell: Toy Story 4, Megan Rapinoe’s Memoir
There are some jokes that just sound wrong coming from Seth, like the one about President Abraham Lincoln.
Seth's Favorite Jokes of the Week: Bernie Sanders, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Birthday
Seth's favorite jokes from the week of July 29.
Seth Meyers - Donald Trump's Ohio Rally - Monologue - 8/1/19
Best Case/Worst Case: 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates
Seth Meyers reviews the best-and-worst case scenarios for the Democratic candidates running for president in 2020.
Jokes Seth Can't Tell: Toy Story 4, Megan Rapinoe’s Memoir
There are some jokes that just sound wrong coming from Seth, like the one about President Abraham Lincoln.
Seth's Favorite Jokes of the Week: Bernie Sanders, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Birthday
Seth's favorite jokes from the week of July 29.
August 3, 2019
Roy Wood Jr. pitches some out-of-the-box ideas on how to narrow down the number of Democratic candidates on the debate stage.
The Daily Show: Too Many Candidates
Roy Wood Jr. pitches some out-of-the-box ideas on how to narrow down the number of Democratic candidates on the debate stage.
August 2, 2019
Trump paused for questions today before his helicopter took off en route to his MAGA rally in Ohio, and he refused to say whether he would discourage the crowd from chanting "send her back."
The News About Jeffrey Epstein Just Gets Creepier And Creepier
Sometimes all the political stories are so upsetting that we need to see what else is in the news. Unfortunately today, that something is Jeffrey Epstein.
Meanwhile... The Secret To Longevity
Who knew that the trick to living a longer life is staying single? Meanwhile knew. Meanwhile always knows.
Just One Question: Democratic Candidates Edition
Even after two rounds of debates, many staffers at The Late Show still had questions they wanted to ask the Democratic candidates for President. So Stephen Colbert let them do just that!
Kim Jong Un Throws His Hat In The Ring
In another unexpected move from the North Korean dictator, Kim Jong Un announced he is joining the field competing in the Democratic Presidential primary.
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 8/1/19
Will Trump Stop His MAGA Rally Crowd From Chanting Racist Slogans?Trump paused for questions today before his helicopter took off en route to his MAGA rally in Ohio, and he refused to say whether he would discourage the crowd from chanting "send her back."
The News About Jeffrey Epstein Just Gets Creepier And Creepier
Sometimes all the political stories are so upsetting that we need to see what else is in the news. Unfortunately today, that something is Jeffrey Epstein.
Meanwhile... The Secret To Longevity
Who knew that the trick to living a longer life is staying single? Meanwhile knew. Meanwhile always knows.
Just One Question: Democratic Candidates Edition
Even after two rounds of debates, many staffers at The Late Show still had questions they wanted to ask the Democratic candidates for President. So Stephen Colbert let them do just that!
Kim Jong Un Throws His Hat In The Ring
In another unexpected move from the North Korean dictator, Kim Jong Un announced he is joining the field competing in the Democratic Presidential primary.
August 2, 2019
Chris Hayes talks about night two of the second Democratic debates and the issue of electability.
Chris Hayes Would Love to Moderate a Presidential Debate
Chris Hayes talks about how Democrats can use the economy against Donald Trump and the difficulty of discussing climate change.
Seth Meyers: Chris Hayes Wants to See Buttigieg, Warren, Harris, Sanders and Biden Debate Each Other
Chris Hayes talks about night two of the second Democratic debates and the issue of electability.
Chris Hayes Would Love to Moderate a Presidential Debate
Chris Hayes talks about how Democrats can use the economy against Donald Trump and the difficulty of discussing climate change.
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