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May 29, 2021
These are the GOP senators who blocked efforts to create a 9/11-style, bipartisan commission to look into the Jan 6 insurrection.
Schumer Speaks After Jan. 6th Commission Vote Fails In Senate - MSNBC
Moments after Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would have formed an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that the minority stopped American people from learning the "full truth" about the attack. Aired on 05/28/2021.
GOP Senators Block January 6 Commission - NowThis News
These are the GOP senators who blocked efforts to create a 9/11-style, bipartisan commission to look into the Jan 6 insurrection.
Schumer Speaks After Jan. 6th Commission Vote Fails In Senate - MSNBC
Moments after Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would have formed an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that the minority stopped American people from learning the "full truth" about the attack. Aired on 05/28/2021.
May 29, 2021
Robinson Meyer, climate reporter for The Atlantic, discusses the "huge week" in the fight against climate change as Exxon and other big oil companies face rebuke from shareholders for stalling on climate initiatives. Aired on 05/28/2021.
Climate Activists Rack Up 'Huge' Wins Against Big Oil - MSNBC
Robinson Meyer, climate reporter for The Atlantic, discusses the "huge week" in the fight against climate change as Exxon and other big oil companies face rebuke from shareholders for stalling on climate initiatives. Aired on 05/28/2021.
May 29, 2021
“I had never seen the kind of disillusionment that I’d seen from certain senators—most notably Joe Manchin,” says NBC News’ Sahil Kapur, discussing the scene in the Senate amid the GOP filibuster of the investigation into the Capitol attack. Aired on 05/28/2021.
Poll: 28% Of Republicans Believe Core Q-Anon Beliefs - All In - MSNBC
In a shocking new poll, Public Religion Research found that nearly one in four Republicans believe core QAnon beliefs, such as a “Satan-worshipping pedophile” conspiracy theory. Aired on 05/28/2021.
NYT: Feds Probing If Ukrainians Used Rudy Giuliani To Meddle In 2020 Election - All In - MSNBC
The New York Times reports that federal prosecutors have been investigating whether Ukrainians officials used Rudy Giuliani to interfere in the 2020 election. Aired on 05/28/2021.
'Disillusionment' From Dems After GOP Sinks Jan. 6 Commission - All In - MSNBC
“I had never seen the kind of disillusionment that I’d seen from certain senators—most notably Joe Manchin,” says NBC News’ Sahil Kapur, discussing the scene in the Senate amid the GOP filibuster of the investigation into the Capitol attack. Aired on 05/28/2021.
Poll: 28% Of Republicans Believe Core Q-Anon Beliefs - All In - MSNBC
In a shocking new poll, Public Religion Research found that nearly one in four Republicans believe core QAnon beliefs, such as a “Satan-worshipping pedophile” conspiracy theory. Aired on 05/28/2021.
NYT: Feds Probing If Ukrainians Used Rudy Giuliani To Meddle In 2020 Election - All In - MSNBC
The New York Times reports that federal prosecutors have been investigating whether Ukrainians officials used Rudy Giuliani to interfere in the 2020 election. Aired on 05/28/2021.
May 29, 2021
Bill reflects on his Covid-19 diagnosis and recaps the top issues of the week in his Real Time monologue.
Bob Costas: Back on the Record
Sportscasting legend Bob Costas joins Bill to discuss the IOC's controversial decision to move forward with the Tokyo Olympics and its cozy relationship with authoritarian regimes.
Panel: The GOP's Slow-Moving Coup
James Carville and Nicholas Kristof join Bill to discuss Republican efforts to control the outcome of future elections.
New Rule: The Fault in Our Stars
In his editorial New Rule, Bill tells celebrities running for office: "You’re not good enough. You’re not smart enough. And doggone it, it completely doesn’t matter that people like you."
Here's a "bootleg" version of the show which includes the the entire interview with Bob Costas (7:27) and panel discussion with Democratic strategist James Carville and NY Times columnist Nicholas Kristof (21:02), Bill's "funny bit" (34:57) and complete New Rules (46:47). It won't last long, as usual:
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - 5/28/21
Monologue: Bill's Back!Bill reflects on his Covid-19 diagnosis and recaps the top issues of the week in his Real Time monologue.
Bob Costas: Back on the Record
Sportscasting legend Bob Costas joins Bill to discuss the IOC's controversial decision to move forward with the Tokyo Olympics and its cozy relationship with authoritarian regimes.
Panel: The GOP's Slow-Moving Coup
James Carville and Nicholas Kristof join Bill to discuss Republican efforts to control the outcome of future elections.
New Rule: The Fault in Our Stars
In his editorial New Rule, Bill tells celebrities running for office: "You’re not good enough. You’re not smart enough. And doggone it, it completely doesn’t matter that people like you."
Here's a "bootleg" version of the show which includes the the entire interview with Bob Costas (7:27) and panel discussion with Democratic strategist James Carville and NY Times columnist Nicholas Kristof (21:02), Bill's "funny bit" (34:57) and complete New Rules (46:47). It won't last long, as usual:
May 29, 2021
Seth Meyers' monologue from Thursday, May 27.
CORRECTIONS: Week of Monday, May 24
Seth Meyers takes a moment to address some of the errors from this week of Late Night, like accidentally saying a crocodile "smoked" a vape pen.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's Mask Complaints, Biden's COVID Investigation: Late Night’s News of the Week
All the news and jokes you missed from the week of May 24.
Seth Meyers - Biden Calls on China to Participate in a COVID-19 Origin Investigation Monologue 5/27
Seth Meyers' monologue from Thursday, May 27.
CORRECTIONS: Week of Monday, May 24
Seth Meyers takes a moment to address some of the errors from this week of Late Night, like accidentally saying a crocodile "smoked" a vape pen.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's Mask Complaints, Biden's COVID Investigation: Late Night’s News of the Week
All the news and jokes you missed from the week of May 24.
May 28, 2021
Former Republican Barbara Comstock, who accompanied Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick’s mother and partner on Capitol Hill as they met with lawmakers, and Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) express their disappointment over the January 6th commission legislation failing in the Senate, and discuss what other actions Congress can take. Aired on 05/28/2021.
Subpoenaing Records From January 6th 'Can Start Today' - Deadline - MSNBC
Former Republican Barbara Comstock, who accompanied Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick’s mother and partner on Capitol Hill as they met with lawmakers, and Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) express their disappointment over the January 6th commission legislation failing in the Senate, and discuss what other actions Congress can take. Aired on 05/28/2021.
May 28, 2021
Republicans in the U.S. Senate on Friday derailed a bipartisan inquiry into the deadly assault on the Capitol by former President Donald Trump's supporters, despite a torrent of criticism that they were playing down the violence.
Senate Republicans block probe of Capitol riot - Reuters
Republicans in the U.S. Senate on Friday derailed a bipartisan inquiry into the deadly assault on the Capitol by former President Donald Trump's supporters, despite a torrent of criticism that they were playing down the violence.
May 28, 2021
If we don’t properly investigate January 6th, “It’s going to happen again,” says Washington Post investigative reporter Carol Leonnig. - Meidas Touch
Carol Leonnig on the January 6th Commission: If We Don't Investigate, "It's Going to Happen Again"
If we don’t properly investigate January 6th, “It’s going to happen again,” says Washington Post investigative reporter Carol Leonnig. - Meidas Touch
May 28, 2021
Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) joins Kasie Hunt as the mother of deceased Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick visits the hill to advocate for a commission looking into the January 6th insurrection, a commission that faces opposition from Republicans in the Senate after Minority Leader Mitch McConnell came out against it. Aired on 05/27/2021.
Sen. Bennet: 'No One Hates Donald Trump More Than Mitch McConnell' - MSNBC
Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) joins Kasie Hunt as the mother of deceased Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick visits the hill to advocate for a commission looking into the January 6th insurrection, a commission that faces opposition from Republicans in the Senate after Minority Leader Mitch McConnell came out against it. Aired on 05/27/2021.
May 28, 2021
Scott MacFarlane gives the latest updates on the FBI's investigation of the Capitol riot. Aired on 05/28/2021.
FBI Arrests Capitol Riot Suspect For Spraying Multiple Officers - MSNBC
Scott MacFarlane gives the latest updates on the FBI's investigation of the Capitol riot. Aired on 05/28/2021.
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