The Young Turks

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Cryptic Casings Dec 06, 2024

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An Israeli airstrike is believed to have caused the deaths of six hostages in Gaza. The French government collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a no-confidence vote. Cryptic words were reportedly found on shell casings at the scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder. A heated exchange took place between Charlamagne and The View’s Whoopi Goldberg over President Biden’s pardon."

HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur), Yasmin Khan (@YazzieK), Jordan Uhl (@JordanUhl)

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Crying To Mommy Dec 05, 2024

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan. Pete Hegseth’s mother defended her son during a segment on Fox & Friends. The Harris-Walz campaign quietly released a post-election survey while soliciting additional donations from supporters. Trump’s nominee for DEA administrator withdrew from consideration just days after being announced. The Supreme Court continues to wrestle with an internal debate over judicial ethics.

HOSTS: Jordan Uhl,, Yasmin Khan

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Hunting The Truth Dec 04, 2024

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Social media lit up on Tuesday as House Democrats faced backlash for mocking Americans’ ongoing concerns about rising prices. Meanwhile, an Israeli settler company known for its work in West Bank outposts has begun operations in northern Gaza. Legal experts voiced concerns over a broad pardon granted to Hunter Biden. Gen Z’s growing financial struggles are reportedly fueling a political shift to the right."

HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian)

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Pardon My Pardon Dec 03, 2024

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Israel establishes bases in central Gaza, suggesting it may have long-term plans to remain in the area. President-elect Trump selects Kash Patel as his nominee for FBI director. President Biden pardons his son despite previously stating he wouldn’t. Additional troubling details about Pete Hegseth surface, raising further concerns."

HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur)

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Not Phelan Good Nov 28, 2024

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Dan Crenshaw delivers a fiery rant against a proposed ban on congressional stock trading. Elon Musk calls for the abolition of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. President-elect Trump selects a Republican megadonor with no military experience to lead the Navy. A Republican congressional candidate comes under fire for threatening a Muslim congresswoman with a bomb threat."

HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian)

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Holiday Grift Nov 27, 2024

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Biden announces a ceasefire deal between Hebollah and Israel. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. Rep. Ro Khanna stated that Democrats are open to working with Elon Musk’s DOGE to reduce the defense budget. A Trump adviser has been accused of seeking payments from prospective Cabinet nominees."

HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur)

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Labor Of Love Nov 26, 2024

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Trump’s team has been barred from agencies amid a legal standoff. A Fox News contributor made an impassioned case against Pete Hegseth, citing her own experience as a rape victim. Trump has chosen Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his pick for Labor Secretary."

HOST: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur)

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Blockhead Hegseth Nov 23, 2024

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Sen. Lindsey Graham has offered absurd praise for Trump’s pick for Attorney General, despite widespread criticism. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, previously wrote about the U.S. military potentially taking sides in a “civil war.” The sentencing in Trump’s hush money case has been postponed indefinitely, according to a judge’s ruling. Sen. Tom Cotton has made controversial remarks, suggesting the U.S. should invade the Netherlands to protect Israel’s government from an International Criminal Court arrest warrant."

HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur),John Iadarola (@johniadarola)

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Closing The Gaetz Nov 22, 2024

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Trump Attorney General pick Matt Gaetz announced he is withdrawing from consideration. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and a senior Hamas commander. President Biden has approved the use of antipersonnel mines in Ukraine. A police report alleges sexual assault by Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense. Trump has expressed frustration as Senate Republicans fail to appear for key votes, enabling the confirmation of Biden’s judicial nominees.

HOSTS: Ana Kasparian (@anakasparian), Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur)

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