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The Young Turks

The Young Turks is Home of The Progressives. Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian and a host of progressive voices deliver the news and provocative commentary. Whether you are seeking a breakdown of current events, politics and the mainstream media or just a quick laugh, the TYT daily podcast will always keep you informed and entertained.

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All Three Guilty Nov 25, 2021

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All three of the men accused of chasing and killing 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery have been found guilty of murder in the jogger’s death. President Biden will spend Thanksgiving week at a private equity billionaire’s Nantucket home. The U.S. labor shortage is being exacerbated by immigration drastically slowing down. The CEO of Dollar Tree announced that his company is raising prices to $1.25 at stores across the United States. The head of the Oklahoma Republican Party called on Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel to resign after she expressed the party’s commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. A former St. Louis police officer convicted of beating a Black undercover detective during a 2017 racial injustice protest has only been sentenced to one year and one day in prison.

Host: Ana Kasparian

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Justice for Ahmaud Nov 23, 2021

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Defense attorneys rested their case in the Ahmaud Arbery trial Thursday after calling just seven witnesses, including the shooter, who testified that Arbery did not threaten him in any way. Kyle Rittenhouse's attorney says it is 'disgusting' that Republicans are trying to trade on his client's 'celebrity.' A Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, turned into a scene of deadly horror when a red SUV plowed into a crowd on the city's Main Street. Two longtime, conservative Fox News commentators have resigned in protest of what they call a pattern of incendiary and fabricated claims by the network's opinion hosts in support of former President Donald Trump.

Hosts: Ana Kasparian & Cenk Uygur

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Not Guilty Nov 20, 2021

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Jury Finds Kyle Rittenhouse Not Guilty | House Dems Pass Build Back Better With No Gop Support | Mccarthy’s 8-Hour Speech Against Popular Policies | Ohio One-Ups Texas W/ Even More Draconian Abortion Law

Hosts: John Idarola, Cenk Uygur, and Morgan Harper

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Unreal Time Nov 18, 2021

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New Poll: Most Americans Want The Gop To Win In 2022 | College Dems Debate Statement Leader Made As 13 Yr Old | Maher Regurgitates Right-Wing Crt Talking Points | Elijah Mcclain’s Family Will Receive $15m Settlement | Qanon Shaman’s Lawyer Calls Out Donald Trump

Hosts: Ana Kasparian & Cenk Uygur

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Evil or Incompetent? Nov 17, 2021

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By voting no on the infrastructure bill, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez set off a fierce debate among NYC residents eager to see the subways improved. Arizona Kyrsten Sinema did a rare interview where she talked about her negotiating style, disagreeing with her party and fashion critiques. Senator Joe Manchin boasted that the ‘coal market has never been hotter.’ Ben Shapiro told a crowd in Florida 'wokeness is destroying America.' President Biden is asking for an investigation into oil companies illegally increasing gas prices as their costs drop.

Host: Ana Kasparian

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Inflation Nation Nov 16, 2021

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Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers published a warning for Democrats that urged them not to dismiss inflation as “transitory.” Wall Street is set to see the biggest bonus increases since the Great Recession after a busy and profitable 2021. On-time mail delivery has plummeted under Postmaster Louis DeJoy - forcing veterans to wait longer for prescriptions, seniors to scramble to pay bills without their Social Security checks, and communities to feel less connected. Women in the U.S. are being jailed for having miscarriages. A new book claims that Steve Mnuchin and Mike Pompeo discussed removing Trump after the Capitol attack.

Hosts: Ana Kasparian & Cenk Uygur

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Corporate Media Cartels Nov 15, 2021

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Moments before the closing arguments of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, Judge Bruce Schroeder dismissed one count of illegal possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18. CNN’s Jake Tapper pressed National Economic Council director Brian Deese Sunday over the impact of inflation on American families. The U.S. hid an airstrike that killed dozens of civilians in Syria. In a new midterm election poll, Republicans lead Democrats by the largest margin in forty years. Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn said the U.S. should “have one religion.”

Hosts: Ana Kasparian & Cenk Uygur

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Told You So Nov 11, 2021

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According to a new poll, the latest version of Build Back Better — the renegotiated $1.75 trillion compromise designed to win the votes of centrist Democrats such as West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin and Arizona Sen. Krysten Sinema — is significantly less popular than the original, $3.5 trillion proposal that preceded it. Tulsi Gabbard said that the prosecutor in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial clearly didn’t do due diligence before making the decision to prosecute. Forty-three percent of Republican respondents in a new poll say that they oppose schools teaching about the "history of racism." The 17-year-old son of Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin attempted to cast a ballot twice on Election Day despite being too young to vote. Candace Owens said Big Bird from Sesame Street was a "big pharma pervert."

Hosts: Ana Kasparian & Cenk Uygur

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Vigilantē Tears Nov 10, 2021

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Abby Martin confronted Nancy Pelosi at #COP26 for overseeing massive increases in the Pentagon budget - a bigger polluter than 140 countries combined - while touting "historic" leadership on climate change. Kyle Rittenhouse testified that he "didn't do anything wrong" when he shot Joseph Rosenbaum. OPEC and its oil-producing partners have rebuffed President Joe Biden’s calls for increased production amidst rising fuel prices. A Black principal of a majority-white Texas high school, who has been embroiled in a controversy over critical race theory, was forced to resign after months of accusations that he indoctrinated students.

Host: Ana Kasparian

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Hillbilly Fruitcakes Nov 09, 2021

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Literal Facepalm Moment In Rittenhouse Murder Trial | NRA Execs Call Supporters “Hillbillies,” “Fruitcakes” | Republican Posts Anime Of Him Violently Killing AOC | After Death Threat, Republican Throws Graham Under Bus | Meadows’ Plan To Punish Repubs Who Helped Biden | Dems Want To Repeat Losing Trump-Focused Strategy | Prager’s Jaw-Dropping Claim About Aids And Anti-Vaxxers | Trump Gets Triggered By, Freaks Out At Chris Christie | Hawley Doubles Down On Calling Men Weak, Lazy Pervs | Musk’s Own Followers Say He Should Actually Pay Taxes | Video Claims To Expose Jimmy Dore’s Anti-Vaccine Grift

Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur

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