Full Broadcast 13Dec17 Real News with David Knight
Dissecting the Alabama Senate Race between Roy Moore & Doug Jones. The right of small businesses & individuals to discriminate. Did Ezliabeth Warren call Gilibrand a slut? And will selective abortions of babies with Downs Syndrome be banned?
[from Alex Jones and his merry band of batshit bullshitters]
Time magazine named "the Silence Breakers" its Person of the Year for 2017. These are the women and men who shared their stories of assault, harassment, and hostility and publicly named their alleged abusers. But the story goes beyond the magazine’s cover.
That elbow in the lower right-hand corner is attached to a young hospital worker from Texas, who anonymously reported her harassment for fear of the negative impact it could have on her and her family. It represents a much larger contingent than the women on the cover: the silence keepers.
Sexual harassment and sexual assault are both underreported. A government study by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission found that about 70 percent of harassment is never reported. The same report aggregated a study that found when people did report harassment, about 75 percent of faced some sort of retaliation for doing so.
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) studied the underlying reasons people don’t report, and, unsurprisingly, the above statistics are connected. According to RAINN, the No. 1 reason people don’t report their abuse and harassment is because they’re afraid of the repercussions.
Time has made it a point to recognize the courage of the “Silence Breakers,” but it’s important to remember why their actions were brave: because there are far more people remaining silent, who feel that they don’t have the option of speaking up.
Senior citizens are the fastest growing demographic of marijuana users in the country, and they're finding more ways to use it than ever before.
For a look at the relationship some seniors have with the drug, VICE visited a Seattle nursing home that takes its residents on field trips to a local dispensary—sitting in on their lesson about cannabis, checking out what products they buy, and lighting up with an elderly woman who gets high to ease her chronic illness.
Wednesday, Dec. 13th 2017: Dems Take Alabama Race - Democrats are claiming victory in the Alabama senatorial race that went down to the wire Tuesday night, but don't stop watching just yet: the close race may trigger a recount. David Seaman joins Alex Jones live via Skype to break down the economic viability of Cryptocurrency. Economics guru Catherine Fitts reveals what's going on with Bitcoin and how it could potentially be a bubble that benefits the elites. Roger Stone hosts the fourth and final hour.
Rod Rosenstein gave testimony before Congress today and was grilled on the clear and present biases currently installed within the Trump Russia collision probe led by Robert Mueller. Not only has this investigation fallen apart, it has now blown up and hit the Democrats. The numbers do not add up in the Alabama Senatorial Election, as it appears half a million republicans did not show up. Also, Roger Stone addresses the latest fake news about him.
[from Alex Jones and his merry band of batshit bullshitters]
Black Caucus Leader on how Black Alabama Voters Broke Obama Record
The Beat With Ari Melber 12/13/17
Doug Jones’ victory over Roy Moore in Alabama Senate special election is being attributed to the record turnout of African American women. African American voters voted in the state voted in even higher numbers than was seen for Barack Obama in 2012. Duration: 3:20
Ari Melber: Why Voters Rejected Roy Moore and Donald Trump
The Beat With Ari Melber 12/13/17
MSNBC Anchor Ari Melber reports on the path to Doug Jones unusual victory over Roy Moore in red Alabama, but cautions against media narratives that simplify Moore’s loss -- and Trump’s appeal. Duration: 5:40
Alabama’s Doug Jones is heading to the U.S. Senate as Democrats continue to out-perform in local elections. Conservative Max Boot says despite being a life-long Republican, he hopes “every single Republican running for election next November loses" Duration: 0:57
Omarosa fired, physically removed from White House
All In with Chris Hayes 12/13/17
Omarosa reportedly tried to barge into the White House residence to plead for her job after Chief of Staff John Kelly told her it was time to go. Duration: 1:54
McConnell: Vote on taxes will happen before Jones seated
All In with Chris Hayes 12/13/17
2010 McConnell: Democrats should postpone health care vote until we seat (new Republican Senator) Scott Brown! 2017 McConnell: We’ll vote on the tax bill before we seat (new Democratic Senator) Doug Jones. Duration: 3:20
Rachel Maddow reports on why Roy Moore is mistaken to believe he can call for a recount in the senate race he just lost, apparently the result of misleading guidance from the Alabama secretary of state. Duration: 13:36
Weak Trump political clout further eroded by election losses
The Rachel Maddow Show 12/13/17
Rachel Maddow points out the string of Republican candidates who have lost recent elections despite having the endorsement of Donald Trump, and notes that as it becomes clear that Trump lacks the strength to influence a political outcome, more people are willing to stand up to him. Duration: 11:39
Alabama Democrats look to 2018 with new hope and enthusiasm
The Rachel Maddow Show 12/13/17
Alabama State Representative Merika Coleman talks with Rachel Maddow about Republican gerrymandering in the state of Alabama and how Democrats plan to use their momentum from the Doug Jones victory to win more in 2018, including the governorship. Duration: 10:48
Republicans look for excuses for Trump to fire Mueller
The Rachel Maddow Show 12/13/17
Rep. Eric Swalwell talks with Rachel Maddow about Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee pressing Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein for a reason for Donald Trump to fire Robert Mueller. Duration: 5:27
Rachel Maddow reports on 19 attorneys general requesting that FCC postpone the upcoming vote on net neutrality until investigators can look into as many as two million fake submitted in opposition to net neutrality. Duration: 1:55
Lawrence: 'Donald Trump is collapsing. Trumpism is collapsing.'
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 12/13/17
Lawrence O'Donnell looks at the Democratic victory for Doug Jones in the Alabama Senate special election and the fallout for President Donald Trump and the Republicans. Duration: 5:42
Alabama may only be beginning of trouble for Trump
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 12/13/17
New national polls show Donald Trump at record lows, and Democrats are far ahead of Republicans when voters are asked about 2018. Lawrence O'Donnell discusses with John Heilemann, Neera Tanden, and Jason Johnson. Duration: 10:39
Sister of 1963 Birmingham Bombing victim reacts to Jones' victory
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 12/13/17
Denise McNair was one of four little girls killed in the 16th St. Baptist Church bombing in 1963. Her sister, Lisa McNair, tells Lawrence O'Donnell what it meant to cast her vote for Doug Jones — the man who helped convict two of the KKK members responsible. Duration: 8:30
Trump reportedly blaming Bannon for Roy Moore's loss
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 12/13/17
A new Washington Post report says Trump is blaming his former aide Steve Bannon, among others, for Roy Moore's stunning loss to Democrat Doug Jones in Alabama. Our panel reacts. Duration: 10:01
Trump's Deputy Attorney General: No good cause to fire Mueller
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 12/13/17
Facing fierce questions from Hill Democrats and Republicans, Trump's Deputy Atty. Gen. Rod Rosenstein said Russia Special Counsel Robert Mueller is staying within the scope of his investigation. Duration: 6:05
Charlie Sykes: GOP's tax plan is an 'absolute hot mess'
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 12/13/17
Noting that tax reform should be easy for a GOP controlling both the White House and Congress, Charlie Sykes and Eugene Robinson react to the GOP's deeply unpopular tax bill. Duration: 3:33
NBC News: Omarosa 'forced out' of Trump White House job
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 12/13/17
Despite the White House claiming longtime Trump confidant Omarosa Manigault Newman resigned from the White House, reports indicate she was fired and possibly physically removed from the grounds. Duration: 2:46
Tuesday night was full of surprises. First, Democrat Doug Jones defeated Republican Roy Moore to win the special Senate election in deep-red Alabama.
owever, in an entirely unsurprising development, Moore refused to accept defeat, and told supporters that God still isn’t done with the Alabama Senate race. “Realize when the vote is this close that it’s not over,” Moore told his supporters in Montgomery.
He went on to suggest that there would be a recount, adding, “we also know that God is always in control.” After quoting Psalm 40, he said, “That’s what we’ve got to do, is wait on God and let this process play out.” Then he sent his supporters home, explaining he couldn’t have them waiting around all night for the final tally.
Seth takes a closer look at the Democrats' shocking Alabama election victory, which delivered a stunning blow to both Steve Bannon and President Trump.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017 News Section for Caravan to Midnight full long-form interview Episode 851 - Liz McIntyre In this edition Liz McIntyre, co-author of Spychips, updates us on the proliferation of RFID chips and the erosion of our privacy. Are the citizens pushing back? It appears that we are. But are we pushing back hard enough? Full interview - https://caravantomidnight.com/Episode/EpisodesDetails?Id=20847
Former Host of Coast To Coast AM John B Wells is now in control on Caravan To Midnight & Ark Midnight.
The FCC will vote Thursday to repeal net neutrality — here's what that means for you The FCC will vote Thursday to repeal the net neutrality rules it put in place in 2015. The repeal will likely mean higher prices and fewer choices for consumers. The repeal is good news for large telecommunications and internet companies. http://www.businessinsider.com/fcc-to-vote-on-net-neutrality-repeal-2017-12
False accusations against Schumer are the latest attempt to trick the media A woman whose name appeared on what looked like a legal complaint against Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer has told multiple news outlets that her signature was forged and that she was not sexually harassed by the New York Democrat. Schumer has asked Capitol Police to investigate the origin of a document that was submitted to several news organizations in what was presumably an effort to trick journalists into publishing a false accusation that would smear Schumer and ultimately embarrass the media, once the hoax was revealed. Reporters uncovered the deception before publication, but the episode is further proof that political operatives are working hard to discredit the media by elaborate means. [...] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/12/13/false-accusations-against-schumer-are-the-latest-attempt-to-trick-the-media/
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to replace Al Franken in the Senate - not just a placeholder, WILL run in 11-18 special election The governor of Minnesota said appointed Tina Smith to replace Sen. Al Franken Franken is accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with women http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/13/politics/tina-smith-minnesota-al-franken/index.html