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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
August 20, 2020
Senator Bernie Sanders admits that Joe Biden's ideas aren't as progressive as his, but if Biden adopts the policy recommendations from their joint task forces, the Democratic Party will be pursuing its most progressive agenda in generations.
Sen. Bernie Sanders Wants To Make Sure Every American Can Receive A Covid-19 Vaccine For Free
Senator Bernie Sanders wants to make sure no one in this country has to pay for a Covid-19 vaccine since American taxpayer money is funding the research by the pharmaceutical companies.
Stephen Colbert: Guest Sen. Bernie Sanders Worked With Biden To Create The Most "Progressive Agenda"
Sen. Bernie Sanders Worked With Biden To Potentially Create The "Most Progressive Agenda Since FDRSenator Bernie Sanders admits that Joe Biden's ideas aren't as progressive as his, but if Biden adopts the policy recommendations from their joint task forces, the Democratic Party will be pursuing its most progressive agenda in generations.
Sen. Bernie Sanders Wants To Make Sure Every American Can Receive A Covid-19 Vaccine For Free
Senator Bernie Sanders wants to make sure no one in this country has to pay for a Covid-19 vaccine since American taxpayer money is funding the research by the pharmaceutical companies.
August 20, 2020
Powerhouse Democrats like Elizabeth Warren, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama spoke in support of Kamala Harris on the night she accepted the nomination for Vice President, and each made their thoughts on Donald Trump well known.
Trump Courts Conspiracy Theorists From The White House Podium, Offering To "Save The World"
The President gave another disastrous presser today in which he lamented that colleges are going remote due to Covid-19, and flirted with the idea of playing the hero in an online conspiracy theory. Oh, and he put his path to victory in the electoral college at risk by calling for a boycott of one of Ohio's biggest employers.
Lady Liberty is skeptical of Chuck Schumer's promises
The Statue of Liberty is skeptical of the long list of promises Senator Chuck Schumer made on the second night of the DNC.
Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff "Hold On, I'm Coming"
Nathaniel Rateliff paid us a visit back in February and recorded this unique collaboration with Jon Batiste. Here they are performing the Sam & Dave classic, "Hold On, I'm Coming." Can't get enough of these two? Watch a bonus track from this collaboration here:
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Trump Messed With The Wrong Tire Guys
It took only minutes for President Trump to go after Goodyear Tires on Twitter, after the company banned employees from wearing MAGA apparel at their Ohio facility.
Stephen Colbert - LIVE Monologue DNC Night 3
Barack Obama's Fiery, Emotional Speech Sets The Stage For Historic Kamala Harris VP NominationPowerhouse Democrats like Elizabeth Warren, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama spoke in support of Kamala Harris on the night she accepted the nomination for Vice President, and each made their thoughts on Donald Trump well known.
Trump Courts Conspiracy Theorists From The White House Podium, Offering To "Save The World"
The President gave another disastrous presser today in which he lamented that colleges are going remote due to Covid-19, and flirted with the idea of playing the hero in an online conspiracy theory. Oh, and he put his path to victory in the electoral college at risk by calling for a boycott of one of Ohio's biggest employers.
Lady Liberty is skeptical of Chuck Schumer's promises
The Statue of Liberty is skeptical of the long list of promises Senator Chuck Schumer made on the second night of the DNC.
Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff "Hold On, I'm Coming"
Nathaniel Rateliff paid us a visit back in February and recorded this unique collaboration with Jon Batiste. Here they are performing the Sam & Dave classic, "Hold On, I'm Coming." Can't get enough of these two? Watch a bonus track from this collaboration here:
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Trump Messed With The Wrong Tire Guys
It took only minutes for President Trump to go after Goodyear Tires on Twitter, after the company banned employees from wearing MAGA apparel at their Ohio facility.
August 20, 2020
Nicolle Wallace sits down with former presidential candidate Beto O’Rouke to discuss the possibility that Joe Biden could win Texas, potentially being the first Democratic nominee to do so since 1976. Aired on 8/19/2020.
Beto O'Rouke: Biden Victory In Texas Is 'Possible' - Deadline - MSNBC
Nicolle Wallace sits down with former presidential candidate Beto O’Rouke to discuss the possibility that Joe Biden could win Texas, potentially being the first Democratic nominee to do so since 1976. Aired on 8/19/2020.
August 20, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump and Fox News desperately trying to distract attention from the Democratic National Convention
Late Night with Seth Meyers is supporting City Harvest to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. City Harvest is New York City’s largest food rescue organization, working to end hunger throughout its communities by rescuing 66 million pounds of food each year and delivering it, free of charge, to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens and other community partners across five boroughs. Click the button on the above/below to donate or visit https://www.cityharvest.org/.
Seth Meyers - Trump and Fox Try to Distract from the DNC: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at Trump and Fox News desperately trying to distract attention from the Democratic National Convention
Late Night with Seth Meyers is supporting City Harvest to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. City Harvest is New York City’s largest food rescue organization, working to end hunger throughout its communities by rescuing 66 million pounds of food each year and delivering it, free of charge, to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens and other community partners across five boroughs. Click the button on the above/below to donate or visit https://www.cityharvest.org/.
August 20, 2020
Seth Shares Sea Captain Fan Mail and a Nautical Late Night Outro
Seth shares some letters he received from viewers supporting Late Night’s sea captain and an audience-submitted version of the show’s outro with a nautical flair.
Late Night Writer Jeff Wright on Trump Banning TikTok
Late Night writer Jeff Wright talks with Seth about why he’s upset President Trump wants to ban TikTok.
Seth Meyers - Michelle Obama Blasts Trump at 2020 Democratic National Convention - Monologue 8/18/20
Seth Shares Sea Captain Fan Mail and a Nautical Late Night Outro
Seth shares some letters he received from viewers supporting Late Night’s sea captain and an audience-submitted version of the show’s outro with a nautical flair.
Late Night Writer Jeff Wright on Trump Banning TikTok
Late Night writer Jeff Wright talks with Seth about why he’s upset President Trump wants to ban TikTok.
August 20, 2020
Kamala Harris’s historic nomination as the first Black vice presidential candidate has some calling her Blackness into question. Here’s how Obama faced the same BS, and why non-Black people shouldn’t arbitrate Black identity.
Donate to support the Alliance for Youth Organizing: https://dailyshow.com/Alliance
The Daily Social Distancing Show: Why You Shouldn't Be Asking if Kamala Harris Is "Black Enough"
Kamala Harris’s historic nomination as the first Black vice presidential candidate has some calling her Blackness into question. Here’s how Obama faced the same BS, and why non-Black people shouldn’t arbitrate Black identity.
Donate to support the Alliance for Youth Organizing: https://dailyshow.com/Alliance
August 20, 2020
Veronica Chambers breaks down the often unrecognized history of the 19th Amendment and women’s suffrage in her new book “Finish the Fight!: The Brave and Revolutionary Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote.”
Donate to support the Alliance for Youth Organizing: https://dailyshow.com/Alliance
The Daily Social Distancing Show: Veronica Chambers - Reframing the Story of the 19th Amendment
Veronica Chambers breaks down the often unrecognized history of the 19th Amendment and women’s suffrage in her new book “Finish the Fight!: The Brave and Revolutionary Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote.”
Donate to support the Alliance for Youth Organizing: https://dailyshow.com/Alliance
August 20, 2020
From DNC Day 2: Joe Biden parties in a children's library, Rhode Island reps their calamari, and AOC’s Bernie nomination gets misconstrued as a Biden burn.
Donate to support the Alliance for Youth Organizing: https://dailyshow.com/Alliance
The Daily Social Distancing Show - DNC Day 2: Biden Accepts The Nomination & AOC Is Misunderstood
From DNC Day 2: Joe Biden parties in a children's library, Rhode Island reps their calamari, and AOC’s Bernie nomination gets misconstrued as a Biden burn.
Donate to support the Alliance for Youth Organizing: https://dailyshow.com/Alliance
August 19, 2020
In a Late Show exclusive, Senator Elizabeth Warren declares that Joe Biden will be a better president than Donald Trump. Plus, she gives America what they really want: an appearance from her dog Bailey!
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls On Lawmakers To "Step Up And Do Your Job" To Protect The Postal Service
Senator Elizabeth Warren stresses the importance of public pressure to protect the Postal Service and calls on lawmakers to fight to reverse the damage the Trump administration has already done.
Stephen Colbert: Guest Sen. Elizabeth Warren Previews Her DNC Appearance With Her Dog Bailey!
In a Late Show exclusive, Senator Elizabeth Warren declares that Joe Biden will be a better president than Donald Trump. Plus, she gives America what they really want: an appearance from her dog Bailey!
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls On Lawmakers To "Step Up And Do Your Job" To Protect The Postal Service
Senator Elizabeth Warren stresses the importance of public pressure to protect the Postal Service and calls on lawmakers to fight to reverse the damage the Trump administration has already done.
August 19, 2020
Stephen Colbert goes LIVE after night two of the Democratic National Convention, covering AOC's one-minute speech, the appearances by Bill Clinton and Jill Biden, and the enduring genetic legacy of the Kennedy clan.
Quarantinewhile... America's Pepperoni Crisis Requires A New Sub-Sub-Segment: Meatwhile...
Meatwhile... As if this country hasn't suffered enough, pizza shops are warning that America faces a shortage of pepperoni.
Kasich's crossroads metaphor sways a Trump voter
Republican Governor John Kasich delivers a ham-fisted metaphor on the first night of the DNC, changing one Trump voter's mind.
Regina Spektor "Prisoners" feat. Caleb Teicher
Fearless singer-songwriter Regina Spektor returns to A Late Show with this riveting performance of her song "Prisoners" in collaboration with dancer Caleb Teicher.
You Owe Kevin Costner An Apology For "The Postman"
How could the writer, director and star of the 1997 dystopian film "The Postman" be so wrong then and so right now? We all owe Kevin Costner a massive apology.
Stephen Colbert - LIVE Monologue DNC Night 2
LIVE Monologue: Joe Got Confetti, Jill Biden Got A Nickname, And AOC Got One Minute On DNC Night 2Stephen Colbert goes LIVE after night two of the Democratic National Convention, covering AOC's one-minute speech, the appearances by Bill Clinton and Jill Biden, and the enduring genetic legacy of the Kennedy clan.
Quarantinewhile... America's Pepperoni Crisis Requires A New Sub-Sub-Segment: Meatwhile...
Meatwhile... As if this country hasn't suffered enough, pizza shops are warning that America faces a shortage of pepperoni.
Kasich's crossroads metaphor sways a Trump voter
Republican Governor John Kasich delivers a ham-fisted metaphor on the first night of the DNC, changing one Trump voter's mind.
Regina Spektor "Prisoners" feat. Caleb Teicher
Fearless singer-songwriter Regina Spektor returns to A Late Show with this riveting performance of her song "Prisoners" in collaboration with dancer Caleb Teicher.
You Owe Kevin Costner An Apology For "The Postman"
How could the writer, director and star of the 1997 dystopian film "The Postman" be so wrong then and so right now? We all owe Kevin Costner a massive apology.
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