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Rhiannon12866
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April 28, 2022
After Kevin McCarthy told Republicans the leaked audio of him was merely a distraction from more politically salient issues for the party, he reportedly received a standing ovation. Aired on 04/27/2022.
McCarthy Gets 'Standing Ovation' From House GOP For Brushing Off Leaked Tapes - All In - MSNBC
After Kevin McCarthy told Republicans the leaked audio of him was merely a distraction from more politically salient issues for the party, he reportedly received a standing ovation. Aired on 04/27/2022.
April 28, 2022
Chris Hayes on what “free speech” means on the American right: “It is all about control—control over speech platforms and control over institutions that the right used to think were on ‘their side,’ but now believe are on ‘the other side.’” Aired on 04/27/2022.
How The Right Disguises Their Quest For Power As 'Free Speech' Protest - All In - MSNBC
Chris Hayes on what “free speech” means on the American right: “It is all about control—control over speech platforms and control over institutions that the right used to think were on ‘their side,’ but now believe are on ‘the other side.’” Aired on 04/27/2022.
April 28, 2022
The More You Know Trump, The More the Republicans Fear Him. Joyce Vance and David Frum join Ari Melber. 4/27/22.
The More You Know Trump, The More the Republicans Fear Him - Political Voices Network
The More You Know Trump, The More the Republicans Fear Him. Joyce Vance and David Frum join Ari Melber. 4/27/22.
April 28, 2022
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy is heard criticizing then-President Trump and some fellow Republicans in the aftermath of January 6 in audio recordings released by the New York Times. In a closed-door meeting, McCarthy addressed his critics directly. Rank and file members appeared to rally behind the man who could be their next speaker. Aired on 04/27/2022.
McCarthy Addresses Leaked January 6 Comments In Closed-Door Meeting - NBC News
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy is heard criticizing then-President Trump and some fellow Republicans in the aftermath of January 6 in audio recordings released by the New York Times. In a closed-door meeting, McCarthy addressed his critics directly. Rank and file members appeared to rally behind the man who could be their next speaker. Aired on 04/27/2022.
April 28, 2022
Glenn Kirschner:
As The New York Times continues to release audio recordings of Republican politicians made around the time of the January 6, 2020, attack on the US Capitol, we hear politicians like Representatives McCarthy and Scalise criticizing and complaining about the dangerous conduct of other Republican politicians like Representatives Gaetz and Brooks. McCarthy and Scalise discuss how Gaetz is "putting people in jeopardy" and how Brooks instructions to Trump's angry mob on January 6 to go to the Capitol and "take names and kick ass" were even more incendiary than Trump's statements.
This is today's Republican Party. But people have a surefire antidote to today's Republican Party, as this video discusses. 04/27/2022.
More audiotapes show Republicans McCarthy, Gaetz, Scalise and Mo Brooks feeding on one another - GK
Glenn Kirschner:
As The New York Times continues to release audio recordings of Republican politicians made around the time of the January 6, 2020, attack on the US Capitol, we hear politicians like Representatives McCarthy and Scalise criticizing and complaining about the dangerous conduct of other Republican politicians like Representatives Gaetz and Brooks. McCarthy and Scalise discuss how Gaetz is "putting people in jeopardy" and how Brooks instructions to Trump's angry mob on January 6 to go to the Capitol and "take names and kick ass" were even more incendiary than Trump's statements.
This is today's Republican Party. But people have a surefire antidote to today's Republican Party, as this video discusses. 04/27/2022.
April 28, 2022
Senator Elizabeth Warren joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss the regulation of big tech after billionaire Elon Musk bought out Twitter. Warren opens up about what Congress can do to better regulate big tech, what Musk’s purchase of Twitter means for democracy, and the need for more competition in the sector. Warren also shares her thoughts on the GOP backing Musk’s buyout of the social media platform. Aired on 04/27/2022.
'All This Boils Down To Is Power': Sen. Warren On Elon Musk's Twitter Buyout - The Beat - MSNBC
Senator Elizabeth Warren joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss the regulation of big tech after billionaire Elon Musk bought out Twitter. Warren opens up about what Congress can do to better regulate big tech, what Musk’s purchase of Twitter means for democracy, and the need for more competition in the sector. Warren also shares her thoughts on the GOP backing Musk’s buyout of the social media platform. Aired on 04/27/2022.
April 28, 2022
After getting caught on tape bashing Trump and members of his own caucus just days after the Jan. 6 insurrection, GOP leader Kevin McCarthy is defending his comments. McCarthy claims that he was “speaking in hypotheticals” and “never trashes his members publicly.” MSNBC’s Ari Melber is joined by former RNC Chairman Michael Steele to discuss the fallout from McCarthy’s explosive comments, why the Jan. 6 committee wants to speak with him, and why Steele thinks there are more audio tapes that will be released. Aired on 04/27/2022.
'Very Damaging': MAGA Allies Turn On 'Weak' McCarthy Amid Leaked Tape Controversy - The Beat - MSNBC
After getting caught on tape bashing Trump and members of his own caucus just days after the Jan. 6 insurrection, GOP leader Kevin McCarthy is defending his comments. McCarthy claims that he was “speaking in hypotheticals” and “never trashes his members publicly.” MSNBC’s Ari Melber is joined by former RNC Chairman Michael Steele to discuss the fallout from McCarthy’s explosive comments, why the Jan. 6 committee wants to speak with him, and why Steele thinks there are more audio tapes that will be released. Aired on 04/27/2022.
April 28, 2022
The Guardian's Hugo Lowell joins Way Too Early to discuss new text messages detailing efforts of Trump allies to overturn the 2020 election. Aired on 04/27/2022.
Text Messages Detail Efforts Of Trump Allies To Overturn 2020 Election - MSNBC
The Guardian's Hugo Lowell joins Way Too Early to discuss new text messages detailing efforts of Trump allies to overturn the 2020 election. Aired on 04/27/2022.
April 28, 2022
State Department Spokesman discusses Russia’s release of U.S. Marine veteran Trevor Reed as part of a prisoner exchange through what he calls hostage diplomacy. Aired on 04/27/2022.
Some background:
Trevor Reed looks like he's 'living in a third world Gulag': Reed's father - ABC News
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017728702
Release Of Trevor Reed Took 'Months Of Intense Discussions' Says State Dept. - Deadline - MSNBC
State Department Spokesman discusses Russia’s release of U.S. Marine veteran Trevor Reed as part of a prisoner exchange through what he calls hostage diplomacy. Aired on 04/27/2022.
Some background:
Trevor Reed looks like he's 'living in a third world Gulag': Reed's father - ABC News
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017728702
April 28, 2022
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jackie Alemany and writer-at-large for the Bulwark Tim Miller on how the talk of martial law among Republicans has drawn the notice of the January 6th committee. Aired on 04/27/2022.
Jan. 6 Committee Focuses On Talk Of Martial Law - Deadline - MSNBC
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jackie Alemany and writer-at-large for the Bulwark Tim Miller on how the talk of martial law among Republicans has drawn the notice of the January 6th committee. Aired on 04/27/2022.
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