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Roger That Jan 25, 2019

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800,000 federal employees miss their second paycheck as government shutdown reaches day 35. Media Matters' Editor-At-Large Parker Molly explains the rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and how she handles constant attacks. Trump adviser Roger Stone indicted in Mueller investigation. Senator Elizabeth Warren proposes 'Wealth Tax' on Americans with over $50 million in assets. Activist April Cook-Hawkins on the current state of the Flint Water Crisis. John Iadarola closes out the week with international news from Brazil and Australia.

Guests: Parker Molloy & April Cook-Hawkins

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Trans Ban Jan 22, 2019

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California Senator Kamala Harris announces 2020 presidential run. Supreme Court approves Trump's transgender military ban. More videos of the interaction between the Native American man and Catholic students help paint a clearer image of what actually happened. Aaron Sorkin slams on Congress members, telling them to 'stop acting like young people,' Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responds. Trump uploads photos of himself that have been manipulated to make him look thinner.

Cohosts: Ana Kasparian & Brett Erlich

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Insult to Perjury Jan 18, 2019

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Donald Trump directed Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about a Trump Tower in Russia, Buzzfeed News reports. NY State Assembly Member Richard Gottfried on Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to fund health care for all New York City residents, including undocumented immigrants. Democratic Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard apologizes for her anti-LGBTQ+ past. Andrew Coan, author of 'Prosecuting the President,' discusses the implications of Buzzfeed News report. Alexandria Oscasio-Cortez's first floor speech becomes the most-watched C-SPAN tweet!

Cohost: Brett Erlich

Guests: Richard Gottfried & Andrew Coan

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Rudy Awakening Jan 17, 2019

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Rudy Giuliani claims he never said Trump campaign did not collude with Russia. Donald Trump requested Michael Cohen pay to rig online polls during the campaign, Wall Street Journal reports. Charles Loftus, faculty at Arizona State University, pushed for investigating Hacienda Healthcare in Phoenix, Arizona. Newly obtained documents reveal that the US trained UAE personnel for war in Yemen. TYT Investigates' Managing Editor Jonathan Larsen on his recent reporting of the National Prayer Breakfast and Russia. Fox guest claims he doesn't need the #MeToo movement prior to making sexist remarks. Cardi B brings attention to government shutdown on Instagram.

Guests: Charles Loftus & Jonathan Larsen

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Apostate of the Union Jan 16, 2019

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi uninvites Trump from delivering State of the Union address until the shutdown is over. New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announces 2020 presidential bid. Tony Zosherafatain, director of Trans in Trumpland, on North Carolina transgender bathroom attack and the media silence. President Trump uses 'Wounded Knee' to attack Senator Warren. Sunrise Movement founder Varshini Prakash on organization's Spring Drive; for more information, visit sunrisemovement.org. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls out Scott Walker's lies about marginal tax rate.

Cohost: Jayar Jackson

Guests: Tony Zosherafatain & Varshini Prakash

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Barr And Grill Jan 15, 2019

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US senate holds confirmation hearing for Attorney General Nominee William Barr. President and CEO of Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Desmond Meade speaks about Florida's Amendment 4. During Trump's trip to New Orleans, he mocked immigrants who show up to hearings, and calls the those who do show up 'dumb.' UTLA Member Judy Arteaga joins the show live from the LA Teachers' Strike. Rep. Steve King loses committee positions following white nationalist remarks. Razor company Gillette's ad challenging men to refrain from practicing toxic masculinity sparks controversy.

Guests: Desmond Meade & Judy Arteaga

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Unpopularity Contest Jan 14, 2019

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The government shutdown reaches day 24, the longest in US history, with over half of Americans blaming President Trump and the GOP. Executive Director of Justice Democrats Alexandra Rojas on targeting congressman Henry Cuellar for possible primary challenger. Tens of thousands of Los Angeles teachers strike in nation's second largest school district. GoFundMe refunds $20 million in Trump's border wall contributions over terms of service violations. Journalist Roland Martin discusses the 2020 presidential race. Congressman Steve King's white supremacist statements got very little mainstream coverage.

Cohost: Brooke Thomas

Guests: Alexandra Rojas & Roland Martin

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War on Progressives Jan 11, 2019

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Trump visits the border, trying to justify the need for a wall. Joe Lieberman attacks Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Fox Business. Sarah Kleiner, Center For Public Integrity's Federal Politics Reporter, on surge in female involvment in 2018 and 2020 election. TYT's Ken Klippenstein on his reporting about suspended FEMA contracts. John Iadarola and Brett Erlich discuss who should host the Oscars this year.

Cohost: Brett Erlich

Guests: Sarah Kleiner & Ken Klippenstein

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Hole In The Wall Jan 10, 2019

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19 days into the shutdown, Donald Trump says, 'The buck stops with everybody.' The Daily Caller tweets and then deletes fake lewd photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Steve King wonders how white nationalist, supremacist language became offensive. Susan Ferriss, reporter for Center for Public Integrity, exposes the myth that undocumented workers decrease wages. Author Jason Stanley returns to continue the discussion about fascism and U.S. politics. Today's Garbage Person segment features Tucker Carlson.

Guests: Susan Ferriss & Jason Stanley

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Shutstorm Jan 09, 2019

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Donald Trump addressed the nation about the shutdown and border wall. Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez respond. Ayanna Pressley gives a power speech to call out Donald Trump over the government shutdown. Florida ex-felons regain their right to vote. NYC's mayor Bill de Blasio's plan mandates paid time off for city's workers. R. Kelly's criminal investigation is underway following Lifetime docuseries. Donald Trump nominates former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as EPA head.

Cohost: Jayar Jackson

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