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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
August 12, 2020
Joe Biden names Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate in race for the White House, making her the first Black woman on a major party ticket.
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The Daily Social Distancing Show: Kamala Harris Is Biden's VP Pick
Joe Biden names Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate in race for the White House, making her the first Black woman on a major party ticket.
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August 12, 2020
Rep. Pramila Jayapal talks about representing her constituents in Seattle, serving on the Congressional Progressive Caucus and writing her new book “Use the Power You Have: A Brown Woman’s Guide to Politics and Political Change.”
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The Daily Social Distancing Show: Pramila Jayapal - Political Change, Trump & The 2020 Election
Rep. Pramila Jayapal talks about representing her constituents in Seattle, serving on the Congressional Progressive Caucus and writing her new book “Use the Power You Have: A Brown Woman’s Guide to Politics and Political Change.”
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August 11, 2020
Chief Medical Correspondent for CBS News, Dr. Jon LaPook, shares updates about coronavirus vaccines in development, and reminds us that social distancing may still be necessary during a crossover period while governments and public health officials tackle the enormous task of inoculating the world's population.
Dr. LaPook On The Effectiveness Of Remdesivir And Convalescent Plasma As Coronavirus Treatments
Stephen Colbert catches up with Chief Medical Correspondent for CBS News, Dr. Jon LaPook, about the effectiveness of Covid-19 treatments including the use of convalescent plasma and the drug Remdesivir.
Stephen Colbert - Dr. LaPook Offers A Realistic Timeframe For Safe And Effective Coronavirus Vaccine
Chief Medical Correspondent for CBS News, Dr. Jon LaPook, shares updates about coronavirus vaccines in development, and reminds us that social distancing may still be necessary during a crossover period while governments and public health officials tackle the enormous task of inoculating the world's population.
Dr. LaPook On The Effectiveness Of Remdesivir And Convalescent Plasma As Coronavirus Treatments
Stephen Colbert catches up with Chief Medical Correspondent for CBS News, Dr. Jon LaPook, about the effectiveness of Covid-19 treatments including the use of convalescent plasma and the drug Remdesivir.
August 11, 2020
After many months of hosting A Late Show from his living room, with his wife and children serving as his crew, Stephen Colbert returns to the legendary Ed Sullivan Theater building and a room that looks an awful lot like his office.
Europe Discovers Ugly Truths About America, As 250,000 Bikers Gather In Sturgis Despite Covid Risk
Stephen Colbert returns from hiatus to find Americans still struggling to unite behind a plan to stem coronavirus infections, while our allies overseas watch with grave concern.
As His Popularity Plummets, Trump Teases Battleground State Location For RNC Speech
Desperate to salvage a big televised moment from the rubble of his cancelled Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, President Trump is trying to make a guessing game out of his choice of location for his nomination acceptance speech on Thursday, August 27th.
What if a chef added condiments to Peter Navarro every time he lied?
Every time Peter Navarro lies about Donald Trump, a chef adds condiments to the Presidential aide's head.
Maroon 5 "Nobody's Love"
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning pop superstars Maroon 5 bring us this incredible collaborative #PlayAtHome performance of their new single "Nobody's Love."
Will Joe Biden Pick "U" For VP?
Speculation is running wild as Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden continues to play coy about his pick for a running mate.
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 8/10/20
Stephen Colbert Returns To The Historic Ed Sullivan Theater... Office BuildingAfter many months of hosting A Late Show from his living room, with his wife and children serving as his crew, Stephen Colbert returns to the legendary Ed Sullivan Theater building and a room that looks an awful lot like his office.
Europe Discovers Ugly Truths About America, As 250,000 Bikers Gather In Sturgis Despite Covid Risk
Stephen Colbert returns from hiatus to find Americans still struggling to unite behind a plan to stem coronavirus infections, while our allies overseas watch with grave concern.
As His Popularity Plummets, Trump Teases Battleground State Location For RNC Speech
Desperate to salvage a big televised moment from the rubble of his cancelled Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, President Trump is trying to make a guessing game out of his choice of location for his nomination acceptance speech on Thursday, August 27th.
What if a chef added condiments to Peter Navarro every time he lied?
Every time Peter Navarro lies about Donald Trump, a chef adds condiments to the Presidential aide's head.
Maroon 5 "Nobody's Love"
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning pop superstars Maroon 5 bring us this incredible collaborative #PlayAtHome performance of their new single "Nobody's Love."
Will Joe Biden Pick "U" For VP?
Speculation is running wild as Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden continues to play coy about his pick for a running mate.
August 11, 2020
Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Donald Trump is trying to sabotage the U.S. Postal Service in order to undermine the ability of Americans to vote by mail during the coronavirus pandemic Trump's administration has failed to contain. Aired on 8/10/2020.
Trump Weaponizes Postal Service To Hurt Americans Voting By Mail - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Donald Trump is trying to sabotage the U.S. Postal Service in order to undermine the ability of Americans to vote by mail during the coronavirus pandemic Trump's administration has failed to contain. Aired on 8/10/2020.
August 11, 2020
Rachel Maddow looks at how Donald Trump is following a pattern common to dictators and autocrats, using the power of the government he leads to preserve his own power, with elections being mere window dressing. Aired on 8/10/2020.
Intelligence Officials Risk Trump's Wrath Delivering Hard Truths - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Robert Draper, writer at large for the New York Times Magazine, talks with Rachel Maddow about his latest reporting on how U.S. intelligence officials have learned to tailor their reports to better suit what Donald Trump wants to hear. Aired on 8/10/2020.
Trump Wielding Presidency Like An Autocrat: To Preserve His Power - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Rachel Maddow looks at how Donald Trump is following a pattern common to dictators and autocrats, using the power of the government he leads to preserve his own power, with elections being mere window dressing. Aired on 8/10/2020.
Intelligence Officials Risk Trump's Wrath Delivering Hard Truths - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Robert Draper, writer at large for the New York Times Magazine, talks with Rachel Maddow about his latest reporting on how U.S. intelligence officials have learned to tailor their reports to better suit what Donald Trump wants to hear. Aired on 8/10/2020.
August 11, 2020
With the nation hitting another grim coronavirus milestone with over 5 million confirmed cases, the president used his latest briefing to attack efforts to vote by mail and dismissed election meddling by Russia instead hitting Democrats. MSNBC's Brian Williams has details. Aired on 8/10/2020.
Trump Again Attacks Mail Voting As COVID-19 Cases Top 5,000,000 - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
With the nation hitting another grim coronavirus milestone with over 5 million confirmed cases, the president used his latest briefing to attack efforts to vote by mail and dismissed election meddling by Russia instead hitting Democrats. MSNBC's Brian Williams has details. Aired on 8/10/2020.
August 11, 2020
Trump’s executive orders and memos go above and beyond what a president is allowed to do, according to former acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal. Neal tells Lawrence O'Donnell that the president’s moves are ‘policy disasters’ that and, specifically, the unemployment order is “a fake executive order.” Aired on 8/10/2020.
Neal Katyal: Trump's COVID Relief Orders Are A 'Legal Catastrophe' - The Last Word - MSNBC
Trump’s executive orders and memos go above and beyond what a president is allowed to do, according to former acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal. Neal tells Lawrence O'Donnell that the president’s moves are ‘policy disasters’ that and, specifically, the unemployment order is “a fake executive order.” Aired on 8/10/2020.
August 11, 2020
Trump Signs New Executive Order Granting Himself Unemployment Check in January
WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Donald J. Trump raised eyebrows on Monday by signing an executive order granting himself a million-dollar unemployment check if he leaves office in January.
Trump said that he will deserve the seven-figure check if the election is “stolen” by what he called “a conspiracy between the U.S. Postal Service and Antifa.”
In a further defense of the huge payment, Trump said, “If I’m out of a job, Ivanka, Eric, and Don, Jr., will be, too.”
The executive order immediately drew howls of protest from congressional Democrats, as well as from the Republican senator Ben Sasse, who called it “a steaming pile of constitutional crap.”
Unmoved, Trump called the Nebraska senator “Poor Li’l Sassy” and argued that the executive order was a “work of genius” that should guarantee him a place on Mt. Rushmore.
“Those beauties like Lincoln and Jefferson never thought of anything this smart,” he said. “They would be lucky if I let my head be carved out of the same rock as theirs.”
Short article, no more at link: 
https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/trump-signs-new-executive-order-granting-himself-unemployment-check-in-january
Photograph by Susan Walsh / AP
August 11, 2020
New data shows increased infections among children while some schools start to reopen. Aired on 08/10/2020.
The Debate Over Reopening Schools Continues As More Children Test Positive - Deadline - MSNBC
New data shows increased infections among children while some schools start to reopen. Aired on 08/10/2020.
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