Bonus Episode, January 8, 2013

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Cenk and Ana discuss Cenk's interview with Nina Hartley. Was Nina hitting on Ana?

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The Young Turks, January 8, 2013

The Young Turks: January 08, 2013

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Hour 2 Segment 1 Ana joins Cenk for SCS. Story of a family’s home that was destroyed in Sandy, and their insurance company found a way to not give them their money. Last year now holds the record for the hottest year on record. All of the media’s Sunday shows spent a total of 8 min on climate change for the entire year. These shows never once spoke to a scientist about global warming, and only spoke to Republicans. Cloud brightening is a tactic being developed that would take some of the heat off of the earth, reflecting more rays back to the sun. Segment 2 Paparazzi took pictures of the Obama daughters while the family was on vacation. After being confronted by Secret Service but not confiscated, he tried releasing them until they told him not to. Cenk pardons everyone involved. Ana runs down the luxuriousness of the Obama vacation and compares it to the quaint lifestyle the President of Uruguay lives. Al Roker told NBC News that because of his bypass surgery, he accidentally pooped in his pants while walking in the White House. Cenk and Ana talk about how much they like that he told this disgusting story. A newly released from prison, 85 year old ex governor is getting a reality show that follows him and his 34 year old wife.

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Kimani's quote of the day: "A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything." ~Malcolm X How many members here also follow Alex Jones? Please comment and elaborate if you do. What is the allure? What has your experience in his audience been like? Hour 1 Segment 1 Cenk hosting today. A military judge has been concluded that Bradley Manning has been illegally punished. The judge will apply his time served to whatever time he eventually gets. Alex Jones’ hilarious appearance on Piers Morgan where he ranted and raved about the 2nd Amendment. He also put out a video after the interview talking about how Bloomberg’s off-duty police officers were casing him. Video of Michael Savage’s radio appearance where he advocated for a new Nationalist Party. Segment 2 The incredibly unpopular Congress is at 9%. Cenk goes over the many disliked things that are still more popular than Congress. Next up is the unfavorability of the Tea Party and their lack of influence over the past year. Approval ratings for Obama & Boehner in handling the fiscal cliff negotiations. Boehner came out as the loser. Boehner bragged that even though they had no leverage, that they got 99% of the Bush Tax Cuts extended. Video of Sen McConnell declaring that the tax issue is over and its time for them to tackle spending. Segment 3 AIG, the company that the American people bailed out, is now considering being part of a lawsuit that is suing the government for $25 billion b/c of the terms of the bailout.

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