Al Gore welcomes 'The Young Turks' and Cenk Uygur to Current TV

[ihavenobias]

Run time: 00:42 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKr_VLGw_hc   Posted on YouTube: September 20, 2011 By YouTube Member: TheYoungTurks Views on YouTube: 305   Posted on DU: September 20, 2011 By DU Member: ihavenobias Views on DU: 3167

 
Current TV and Cenk Uygur are launching an original TV version of "The Young Turks," which has become the world's largest online news show. Uygur's uniquely audacious, progressive and topical commentary about politics and pop culture will air each weeknight at 7pm.

"The Young Turks" is the largest online news show in the world, covering politics, pop culture and lifestyle. The show is one of the Top 50 You Tube Partners, with over 30 million views a month and half a billion total video views on "The Young Turks" YouTube Channel.

"The Young Turks" have received numerous awards, including: a 2011 People's Voice Webby Award for Best News & Politics: Series; a 2011 News/Politics Shorty Award; the Best Political Podcast Award, 2009; and The Best Political News Site at the 2009 Mashable Awards.

The Young Turks is the flagship show of the TYT Network, which includes What the Flick?!, TYT University, TYT Sports, TYT Interviews, TYT Shows and The Top Vlog.

http://www.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks

http://www.youtube.com/tytuniversity

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

1. That reminded of a pro wrestling promo. I mean that in

a good way :) I knew when Olbermann told him to stay tuned something was in the works.

[ellenfl]

2. woo hoo! excellent. i was just missing cenk last night.

:woohoo:

independent tv . . . more, more, more!

ellen fl

[ihavenobias]

3. How to see if you have Current (and get it if you don't)

http://current.com/blog/93455331_cenk-uygur-and-the-young-turks-are-coming-to-current-are-you.htm

...if you still don't know where to find Current, here's a list of where we are on these major cable and satellite providers:

* AT&T Uverse: Channel 189
* Comcast: Channel 107
* DirecTV: Channel 358
* Dish Network: Channel 196
* Time Warner Cable: Channel 103 (NY), Channel 142 (LA)
* Verizon FiOS: Channel 192

If you don't see your provider on that list, all you need to know is your zip code. Go to current.com and enter your zip code in the window under "GET CURRENT TV AT HOME" to see if your cable provider carries Current.

[rosesaylavee]

18. So non-cable people will need to wait until the next day for the video, right?

I am glad for Cenk - Current is the next big thing and MSNBC will some day regret their decision to cut him loose.

[ooglymoogly]

23. Here is one avenue to get it along with just about every other

cable channel: This is where I get Rachel, Bill Maher and Jon Stewart et al.

http://www.thertv.eu/

[radhika]

27. I didn't KNOW about this - thanks! n/t

[rosesaylavee]

28. you are wonderful!

thanks!

[libodem]

20. Takes me right over

And I'm logged in. Oh happy day. I'll get the hang of this phone yet. :hi: :toast:

[Dollface]

7. I was thinking that last night too when I heard Al Sharpton's voice on some panel discussion.

I am so pleased/happy/thankful/excited. :applause: :woohoo: :fistbump:

Al Gore I love you! :loveya:

Cenk I've missed you and your, your.... ATTITUDE. :yourock:

[DeSwiss]

4. Yeah!!! - Thanks Al! Way to go Cenk! - K&R n/t

[julian09]

5. Seen that one coming, good for current tv

now would like to see Elliot Spitzer follow. He is in good time slot, counter to Chris Matthews replay.

[WillyT]

6. Woo Hoo !!! - K & R !!!

Go TYT Army !!!

:bounce::woohoo::bounce:

:yourock:

:toast:

:hi:

[Maineman]

8. Hurray for Al and Cenk.

[Plucketeer]

9. LOL!!!

T'was MEANT TO BE!!! Hooray for TRUTH!

[Plucketeer]

10. Halleluja!!!

Gore's on the right (Left?) track! Such a deal! Congratulations to Cenk, Al and Current.

[20score]

11. Very cool!

[JDPriestly]

12. Somebody beat me to it, but WOO HOO anyway. This is great news.

Independent TV. That's what we need.

[MedfordTim]

13. That Cenk! What a sell out!

...hops into bed with the first ex-vice-president who asks...

(Congrats!)

[sabrina 1]

14. Excellent, I had a feeling that might happen!

Btw, does anyone know how Cenk got started and who are the other 'young Turks'? I remember when they first appeared on the scene a few years ago but didn't realize they had their own network. I thought they were just putting stuff on Utube, making use of the technology to have their say. Always loved them, though.

And this is the best news. Looks like Current is going to start giving the major cable networks some competition.

[rhett o rick]

15. I hope Cenk behaves himself and doesnt blow this opportunity.

JK. Best of luck to him.

[Tx4obama]

16. Great time slot - now there will be something to watch while the Tweety repeat is on !!! :) n/t

[Uncle Joe]

17. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, ihavenobias.:) :thumbsup:

[libodem]

19. Ah, how is it that you say?

:woohoo:

[JJW]

21. Run Al, Run!

So now he needs torecruit; Democracy Now, Alyona from RT News, Paul Jay from Real News, Laura Flanders GRITv, Bill Moyers, and Dan Rather.

[jwirr]

22. 7 pm Isn't that KO's spot? I am glad that they picked them up. One

more step in the right direction.

[ooglymoogly]

24. KO is on at 8: pm and repeats at 11: pm, 2:am noon and 3pm.

If you don't get it here is a good start:

http://www.thertv.eu/

[jwirr]

26. Okay - I am in MN. Thank you.

[ooglymoogly]

25. KR...Currant is building a strong base and good luck to them.

Smart outfit. Now instead of tuning in for just one hr, I can tune in for two and miss the tweety drivel.

[avaistheone1]

29. Pinch me.

This is great news!

Looking forward to more super Cenk shows.

Congratulations to Cenk and Current TV.


K&R



:kick:

[RoccoR5955]

30. w00t!!!

Next thing, he'll be bringing on Mike Malloy!
WTG Current TV, and President elect Gore!