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Rhiannon12866
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January 29, 2022
While the Northeast braces for a wild winter storm, residents of Florida are being warned about frozen lizards falling from the trees. In election news, daytime TV host Dr. Oz is struggling to connect with GOP power brokers as he preps for a senate run in Pennsylvania.
Meanwhile... Lovers Must Take Their White Castle Meals To-Go This Valentine's Day
Meanwhile... You might want to think twice before you treat your special someone to Valentine's Day dinner at White Castle this year.
Dwayne The Rock Johnson's New Movie Is Based On A Classic Video Game
They got quite the cast for this one!
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 1/28/22
It's Raining Iguanas In Florida | Dr. Oz Is Too Jersey For Pennsylvania GOP VotersWhile the Northeast braces for a wild winter storm, residents of Florida are being warned about frozen lizards falling from the trees. In election news, daytime TV host Dr. Oz is struggling to connect with GOP power brokers as he preps for a senate run in Pennsylvania.
Meanwhile... Lovers Must Take Their White Castle Meals To-Go This Valentine's Day
Meanwhile... You might want to think twice before you treat your special someone to Valentine's Day dinner at White Castle this year.
Dwayne The Rock Johnson's New Movie Is Based On A Classic Video Game
They got quite the cast for this one!
January 29, 2022
Patrick Murphy, CEO of the Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation, talks about the economic back story for Irish fishermen, already facing a challenge brought on recent by Brexit negotiations, and why their fishing grounds are a finite resource they can't afford to share with the Russian navy. Aired on 01/28/2022.
For Irish Fishermen, Confrontation With Russia Is A Matter Of Protecting Their Livelihood - MSNBC
Patrick Murphy, CEO of the Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation, talks about the economic back story for Irish fishermen, already facing a challenge brought on recent by Brexit negotiations, and why their fishing grounds are a finite resource they can't afford to share with the Russian navy. Aired on 01/28/2022.
January 29, 2022
Rep. Pete Aguilar, member of the January 6th Committee, discusses what the committee hopes to learn from the leaders of the fake Trump electors from seven states as well as from a subpoena sent to former Trump White House deputy press secretary Judd Deere. Aired on 01/28/2022.
Fake Trump Electors, Trump White House Spokesman Receive January 6th Committee Subpoenas - MSNBC
Rep. Pete Aguilar, member of the January 6th Committee, discusses what the committee hopes to learn from the leaders of the fake Trump electors from seven states as well as from a subpoena sent to former Trump White House deputy press secretary Judd Deere. Aired on 01/28/2022.
January 29, 2022
Ann Simmons, Moscow bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal, talks about how Vladimir Putin is achieving some of his geopolitical goals just by threatening Ukraine and exacerbating a stand-off with the West, and how the Russian people are perceiving Putin's posturing. Aired on 01/28/2022.
Putin Finds Small Victories In Ukraine Stand-Off - Ayman on TRMS - MSNBC
Ann Simmons, Moscow bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal, talks about how Vladimir Putin is achieving some of his geopolitical goals just by threatening Ukraine and exacerbating a stand-off with the West, and how the Russian people are perceiving Putin's posturing. Aired on 01/28/2022.
January 29, 2022
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman says that the U.S. must care about the possible Russia-Ukraine conflict because these nations have a direct impact on American interests. Aired on 01/28/2022.
Former Ambassador To Russia: Putin ‘Likes This Uncertainty’ On Ukraine - MSNBC Reports
Michael McFaul and Nina Khrushcheva join Ali Velshi to discuss what Putin’s endgame is with Ukraine now that the U.S. and NATO rejected his demands. Nina Khrushcheva says Putin “overplayed his hand” in that he doesn’t really want to invade Ukraine. Michael McFaul adds, “There’s room for negotiation if Putin wants to negotiate.” Aired on 01/28/2022.
Fmr. U.S. Ambassador: Putin Is ‘worried’ About Potential U.S. Sanctions - MSNBC Reports
Former Ambassador Daniel Fried, who was in charge of coming up with the sanctions against Russia in 2014, joins Ali Velshi to discuss why U.S. imposed sanctions against Russia “would hit the Russian economy hard” and “Putin knows it.” Aired on 01/28/2022.
Ukraine-Russia Crisis Tests NATO Allies - MSNBC Reports
Navigating the crisis between Ukraine and Russia could drive a wedge between NATO allies. German policy expert Constanze Stelzenmüller says, “There would be a massive disparity in economic impact of economic sanctions between the United States and Europe.” Fmr. NATO Supreme Allied Commander Adm. James Stavridis says Putin is trying to “create these divisions” between NATO allies. Aired on 01/28/2022.
Lt. Col. Vindman: Putin's Aggression In Ukraine Affects U.S. Interests 'Directly' - MSNBC Reports
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman says that the U.S. must care about the possible Russia-Ukraine conflict because these nations have a direct impact on American interests. Aired on 01/28/2022.
Former Ambassador To Russia: Putin ‘Likes This Uncertainty’ On Ukraine - MSNBC Reports
Michael McFaul and Nina Khrushcheva join Ali Velshi to discuss what Putin’s endgame is with Ukraine now that the U.S. and NATO rejected his demands. Nina Khrushcheva says Putin “overplayed his hand” in that he doesn’t really want to invade Ukraine. Michael McFaul adds, “There’s room for negotiation if Putin wants to negotiate.” Aired on 01/28/2022.
Fmr. U.S. Ambassador: Putin Is ‘worried’ About Potential U.S. Sanctions - MSNBC Reports
Former Ambassador Daniel Fried, who was in charge of coming up with the sanctions against Russia in 2014, joins Ali Velshi to discuss why U.S. imposed sanctions against Russia “would hit the Russian economy hard” and “Putin knows it.” Aired on 01/28/2022.
Ukraine-Russia Crisis Tests NATO Allies - MSNBC Reports
Navigating the crisis between Ukraine and Russia could drive a wedge between NATO allies. German policy expert Constanze Stelzenmüller says, “There would be a massive disparity in economic impact of economic sanctions between the United States and Europe.” Fmr. NATO Supreme Allied Commander Adm. James Stavridis says Putin is trying to “create these divisions” between NATO allies. Aired on 01/28/2022.
January 29, 2022
The Jan. 6th committee has subpoenaed 14 so-called “fake electors” from seven states who falsely claimed Trump won the 2020 election. It comes as a Pennsylvania court strikes down the state’s mail-in voting law, dealing a blow to voting access in a crucial battleground state. Meantime, President Biden plans to move U.S. troops in eastern Europe and the NATO countries in the near-term as Russia’s military buildup near the Ukraine border expands to 130,000 troops. Aired on 01/28/2022.
Trump 'Alternate Electors' Subpoenaed - The 11th Hour - Mehdi Hasan - MSNBC
The Jan. 6th committee has subpoenaed 14 so-called “fake electors” from seven states who falsely claimed Trump won the 2020 election. It comes as a Pennsylvania court strikes down the state’s mail-in voting law, dealing a blow to voting access in a crucial battleground state. Meantime, President Biden plans to move U.S. troops in eastern Europe and the NATO countries in the near-term as Russia’s military buildup near the Ukraine border expands to 130,000 troops. Aired on 01/28/2022.
January 29, 2022
CORRECTIONS: Week of Monday, January 24
Seth Meyers takes a moment to address some of the errors from this week of Late Night, like messing up the rights to the Olive Garden slogan and constantly mispronouncing the word "pundits."
Biden's Hot Mic Moment, Prince Andrew’s Teddy Bear Collection: Late Night's News of the Week
All the news and jokes you missed from the week of January 24.
Seth Meyers - Moderna Begins Testing Omicron-Specific COVID Vaccine - Monologue 1/27/22
CORRECTIONS: Week of Monday, January 24
Seth Meyers takes a moment to address some of the errors from this week of Late Night, like messing up the rights to the Olive Garden slogan and constantly mispronouncing the word "pundits."
Biden's Hot Mic Moment, Prince Andrew’s Teddy Bear Collection: Late Night's News of the Week
All the news and jokes you missed from the week of January 24.
January 29, 2022
Bill recaps the top stories of the week.
Ira Glasser on Free Speech
The former ACLU Executive Director and subject of the documentary, "Mighty Ira," joins Bill to discuss the importance of protecting free speech.
24 Things You Don't Know About Vladimir Putin
Bill shares a few fun "facts" about Russian president Vladimir Putin.
New Rule: How the Left Was Lost
Bill slams this ridiculous new era of mind-numbing partisanship, where simply speaking truth to your own party can make you an instant hero to the other side.
Overtime: Fiona Hill, Ira Glasser, Matt Welch
Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show.
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - 1/28/22
Monologue: Virtual InsanityBill recaps the top stories of the week.
Ira Glasser on Free Speech
The former ACLU Executive Director and subject of the documentary, "Mighty Ira," joins Bill to discuss the importance of protecting free speech.
24 Things You Don't Know About Vladimir Putin
Bill shares a few fun "facts" about Russian president Vladimir Putin.
New Rule: How the Left Was Lost
Bill slams this ridiculous new era of mind-numbing partisanship, where simply speaking truth to your own party can make you an instant hero to the other side.
Overtime: Fiona Hill, Ira Glasser, Matt Welch
Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show.
January 29, 2022
The committee probing the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has subpoenaed 14 of the 84 fake electors who tried to falsify the results of the 2020 election in 7 states, compelling them to provide documents and testimony in their ongoing investigation. Rep. Jamie Raskin joins Joy Reid to discuss. Aired on 01/28/2022.
Rep. Jamie Raskin On Jan. 6 Select Committee Probing Fraudulent Electors Scheme - The ReidOut MSNBC
The committee probing the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has subpoenaed 14 of the 84 fake electors who tried to falsify the results of the 2020 election in 7 states, compelling them to provide documents and testimony in their ongoing investigation. Rep. Jamie Raskin joins Joy Reid to discuss. Aired on 01/28/2022.
January 29, 2022
More than 70 bills in 17 states are seeking to regulate how teachers teach, as the trend of book banning continues to expand across the United States. Joy Reid and her panel discuss, including Florida Rep. Ramon Alexander, whose comments on GOP maneuvers have gone viral. Aired on 01/28/2022.
Joy Reid Asks GOP: Wokeness Is Communism, But Book Banning Isn't? - The ReidOut - MSNBC
More than 70 bills in 17 states are seeking to regulate how teachers teach, as the trend of book banning continues to expand across the United States. Joy Reid and her panel discuss, including Florida Rep. Ramon Alexander, whose comments on GOP maneuvers have gone viral. Aired on 01/28/2022.
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