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Full Frontal responds to the first presidential debate, gives a failing grade to the idea of "school choice", and sends Amy Hoggart into the world of roller derby to see how an effective COVID-19 plan is being put into action.
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Full Frontal offers an important message in response to the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, elaborates on the horrifying for-profit industry that is private detention centers, and sends Mike Rubens to find out how to anticipate this election’s October Surprise.
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Samantha Bee argues the importance of down ballot races this November, while Naomi Ekperigin gets a lesson in effective social media activism that deserves to go viral. Plus, Black Pumas perform!
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Sam dons her best lab coat blazer to deliver an in-depth look at the politicization of the COVID-19 vaccine and the history of vaccine science. Plus, Mike Brown goes back to school to argue for the removal of School Resource Officers.
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Full Frontal reacts to the police shooting of Jacob Blake and their sanctioning of militia violence in response to the protests. Sam also investigates why women turn to pseudoscience.
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Full Frontal addresses the Republican party's alarming support of far-right fringe candidates, details the country's most cringe-worthy racist monuments in "The Amazing Disgrace", and interviews Rep. Pramila Jayapal to get some pointers.
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While other late night hosts are reliving last night's debate, we thought we'd just keep it real tonight.
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When it comes to the ongoing “school choice” debate, we all could use a lesson in why Republican anti-public school sentiment deserves an F...and we’re grading on a curve!
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"Last night’s debate gave us a taste of what’s to come in the remaining few weeks before November 3rd... and let’s just say our taste buds will never be the same."
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We already know girls run the world. So why aren’t they running our country’s COVID protocol? Full Frontal rolled out its toughest correspondent, Amy Hoggart, to figure out how a women’s roller derby league has come up with a better COVID-19 plan than our president. Featuring Tracey “Dreadlocked and Loaded” Hughes, April “Jumpy McGee” Fournier, and Nikki McCorriston AKA Trauma.
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The loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a devastating blow to those of us who are fans of reproductive, civil, and LGBTQ+ rights… to name just a few. But if we’re going to keep RBG’s legacy (and the hope for a better America) alive, we’ve got work to do!
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Mike Rubens goes full “Mike-nority Report” to discover a way to predict what the Republicans might have in store for their “October Surprise.” Trust us when we say, the possibilities are endless...ly bad.
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Many immigrants seeking the “American Dream” have found nothing short of a nightmare at ICE’s private detention centers. We have a lot of work to do in the fight for immigration reform, but the first step is banning these state-sanctioned concentration camps. This is part 2 of 2.
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Formerly incarcerated Floridians are being denied the right to vote...again! This time in the form of a fine they must pay before voting. That’s basically a poll tax! If you’d like to help cover these fees and ensure every Floridian has the chance to vote, you can donate now at wegotthevote.org/finesandfees!
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In light of the recent whistleblower accusations of forced sterilization happening at an ICE-run private detention center, it’s time we took a look at the ways in which corporations have been profiting off the incarceration and abuse of immigrants. This is part 1 of 2.
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If there’s one thing we’ve learned from horror movies, it’s to always expect the worst. So when it comes to the 2020 election, voting Trump out of office won’t be enough to save our country. We have to also get rid of the monsters that lurk down the ballot! #ExpectTheWorst
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Just because awards season has gone virtual this year doesn’t mean Sam’s gonna miss out on her favorite part: the red carpet!
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It’s easy to blame Trump for the current hellish state we find ourselves in. But much like his business “success”, when it comes to enacting harmful legislation, Trump couldn't have done it alone. November is the perfect time to hold his accomplices accountable. #ExpectTheWorst
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It’s easy to blame Trump for the current hellish state we find ourselves in. But much like his business “success”, when it comes to enacting harmful legislation, Trump couldn't have done it alone. November is the perfect time to hold his accomplices accountable. #ExpectTheWorst
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It’s a good day to groove along to the colorful performance that Black Pumas was kind enough to give us!
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For its 2020 Election coverage, Full Frontal will deploy their own version of fear tactics and use a horror themed campaign to rally Americans into voting this November. Because we know what you did last election…
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As summer ends and fall begins, nothing sounds better than a pumpkin spice latte and a shot of COVID-19 vaccine! But if we can wait all year for Starbucks to release the PSL, we can wait a little longer for a safe and effective vaccine.
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Sam’s here to reveal how many days there are until the 2020 election! The answer just might make your head spin!
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Correspondent Mike Brown gets an education from Dr. Monique Morris, Dream Cannon, Nathaniel Genene and Jesse Hagopian in all the reasons School Resource Officers should be in schools. Just kidding there aren’t any!
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It’s not surprising that Trump is pushing for a rushed COVID-19 vaccine in order to gain cheap political points. But good things take time! So plan on taking shots, not getting them, come November.
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If you missed the hottest moment of the RNC, don’t worry, we’ve got it for you! #ExpectTheWorst
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If the current health crisis has shown us anything, it's that anti-science beliefs are stronger than ever. The pseudoscience beauty industry is booming and it's number one target is women. Put down your charcoal-activated vaginal steamer and listen - these new products can be dangerous!
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If the protests this summer over police violence against George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Jacob Blake have shown us anything, it’s that it's not just police committing acts of violence against Black people and protestors...it's also their white militia friends. Part 1 of 2.
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What happens when Trump loses the 2020 election but refuses to leave office? Allana Harkin sits down with a number of experts to run through all of the possible scenarios we could expect out of a contested 2020 election. It’s the worst Choose Your Own Adventure you’ll ever play! #ExpectTheWorst
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If the protests this summer over police violence against George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Jacob Blake have shown us anything, it’s that it's not just police committing acts of violence against Black people and protestors...it's also their white militia friends.” Part 2 of 2.
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Full Frontal presents: “The Amazing Disgrace”, a rundown of the especially egregious public monuments erected to commemorate our country’s racist history. If you thought the past was behind us, think again! It’s actually right in front of us. This is part 1 of 2. #ExpectTheWorst2020
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Sam’s new podcast “Full Release” will give you a high like no other! Unless you’re a Hollywood elite with an Adenochrome hookup.
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In order to ensure we get the outcome we want this election, Sam’s willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. #ExpectTheWorst2020
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Full Frontal presents: “The Amazing Disgrace”, a rundown of the especially egregious public monuments erected to commemorate our country’s racist history. If you thought the past was behind us, think again! It’s actually right in front of us. This is part 2 of 2. #ExpectTheWorst2020
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When it comes to loving fringe, Republicans aren’t just committing a fashion faux pas. Their blatant support of far-right candidates, from Q-Anon supporters to vocal xenophobes, should be alarming to anyone who cares about the future of our country! #ExpectTheWorst2020
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In an election year where we face a choice between a raging, alt-right bigot or a moderate establishment democrat, what’s a progressive to do? Rep. Pramilia Jayapal has some thoughts. #ExpectTheWorst2020
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A tropical storm topples the renowned musical venue, “Sam’s Shed,” and leaves no Beatle behind.
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This (not) just in! Journalism has a problem with diversity that’s been around since, well, the start of journalism.
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With the selection of the first Black female VP candidate, it’s hard not to feel even a little bit of hope for 2020. But when it comes to the historically racist tactics of presidential campaigns, we might be better off expecting the worst. This is part 1 of 2. #ExpectTheWorst2020
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Even though Sam’s shed is no more, Sylvan Esso still managed to grace us with a performance of their song “Ferris Wheel”!
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With the selection of the first Black female VP candidate, it’s hard not to feel even a little bit of hope for 2020. But when it comes to the historically racist tactics of presidential campaigns, we might be better off expecting the worst. This is part 2 of 2. #ExpectTheWorst2020
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Dolly Parton’s vocal support of the Black Lives Matter movement has us wishing she lived two doors down.
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Individual state responses to COVID-19 have been more chaotic than Guy Fieri’s wardrobe. We need a unified country-wide strategy to combat the coronavirus!
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Without an audience, late night hosts have had to prove whether they sink or swim. Or in Sam’s case… float.
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Sam sits down with seasoned Full Frontal guest and fall of democracy predictor Masha Gessen to see how bad things really are. Turns out, we might not be completely f*cked just yet!
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When it comes to our country’s fractured response to the coronavirus, each individual state has managed to put its own spin on governing during a pandemic. The results are pretty hard to stomach.
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We all deserve to feel some joy after all we’ve been through this year. And this performance of “SUPERBLOOM” from MisterWives is just the thing!
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Food insecurity in America is a heavy (metal) issue! So Lars Ulrich and Metallica have stepped up to help with their organization, All Within My Hands.
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For decades, members of the LGBTQ+ community have been banned from donating blood due to outdated and homophobic restrictions. Thankfully, all it took was a devastating global pandemic for the FDA to make a change! It's the first step in a long road to making things right.
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There’s no masking the heated culture war that has erupted in America. It’s tearing families, friends, and Trader Joe’s shoppers apart!
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The U.S. needs more blood donors and less discriminatory restrictions that keep blood from the people who desperately need it!
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Masks might be uncomfortable, unpleasant, and unattractive, but just like seatbelts, vaccines, and bras---they keep us (and our boobs) safe! So it’s time we all agreed to just grin underneath our mask and bear it!
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Did you know that the postal service could help us have a free and fair election this November with mail-in voting? That’s probably why Steve Mnuchin didn't bail them out. But you can help! Go to #MailedIt to learn more!
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In light of the near-constant portrayal of Black Lives Matter protests as chaotic and violent “riots,” correspondent Mike Brown sits down with Black activists and leaders to find out why affecting change is a noisy process.
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If only the president were as passionate about (and we’re just spitballing here) coronavirus, police brutality, or Black lives, as he is about attacking the free press. I guess we’ll have to keep dreaming...until November 3rd.
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Despite the recent Supreme Court victory for the LGBTQ community, there is still a LOT of work to be done on behalf of trans people, particularly Black trans women! It’s time to start fighting for them. This is part 1 of a two part series.
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Our all-star team of correspondents, Amy Hoggart, Mike Rubens, Allana Harkin, and Mike Brown, find out how to take on the pandemic with the strength, endurance, and courage of actual Olympians. Not to brag, but we’d give this zoom interview a gold medal.
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Black trans people continue to have their rights stripped, their identities mislabeled, and their lives taken. In the current movement for change, they cannot and should not be forgotten. Black trans lives MATTER. This is part 2 of our series.
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Friend of Full Frontal and possible psychic, Tarana Burke, sat down with Sam to discuss the importance of multitasking. When we talk about police brutality, we also need to talk about police acts of sexual violence against women!
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In a world built by men, for men, “Reference Man” represents the standard body which things like CPR dummies, seatbelts, and PPE are created for. What could go wrong? Enter: all women.
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"It’s time to start advocating for black votes as well as black lives! Our democracy depends on it."
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In the headlines
"It’s time to start advocating for black votes as well as black lives! Our democracy depends on it."
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As America reckons with its racist past (and present), Republicans are working as tirelessly as ever to make sure the calls for change are never answered. How? By rampant voter suppression, of course! This is Part 1 of our investigation into voter suppression.
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It’s important to remember that police brutality exists even when there isn’t an iPhone camera to catch it.
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This week in “Things That Were Already Horrible That Coronavirus Has Made So Much Worse”, we’re talking about the millions of Americans battling food insecurity. So put down your damn sourdough starter and listen up!
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Welcome back to part 2! Coronavirus isn’t just starving you of a social life, it’s also literally forcing millions of Americans to go hungry. Learn how food insecurity is amplified during a pandemic and then go to feedingamerica.org/fullfrontal to learn how you can help!
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In response to the crisis brought on by COVID-19, our country seems to have adopted the “be the change you wish to see in the world... but only once a global pandemic forces you to” approach.
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Contrary to what you might think, eliminating the Postal Service wouldn’t just pose a threat to the letters filled with cash we all still get from our grandparents. It would also threaten our democracy!
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If we’ve learned anything in the last few weeks, it’s that social distancing and stay-at-home efforts work! So despite the q(white) loud protests happening, now is not the time to reopen America.
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In a not-so-shocking twist absolutely we all should have seen coming, it turns out COVID-19 is taking an incredibly disproportionate toll on communities of color. Who would have thought...
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In the midst of chaos, it’s nice to know some things never change. While everyone else was distracted by the horrifying crisis at hand, the Trump administration was doing what it does best: making things worse!
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Our world may have been turned upside down in the last month, but the good news is some things never change! Even in a pandemic, women are still getting screwed.
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While her staff continues to practice social distancing, Sam enlists a team of freelance woodland creatures to help deliver an update on the current nationwide coronavirus quarantine and its effect on the American working class. This is our new normal! Isn’t it great??
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In the midst of a global panic surrounding the spread of COVID-19, one symptom is spreading faster than the rest: racism! And if that weren’t bad enough, it seems as if our government isn’t so much “working from home” as not working at all.
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Despite long lines, the Democratic party’s identity crisis, and Mike Bloomberg, voter turnout surged in most Super Tuesday states. Let’s keep that energy going for the rest of 2020!
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As we all expected, Trump reacted to his impeachment acquittal with stoicism and grace. Just kidding! He’s on a revenge rampage and no political enemy, sanctuary city, or basic cable late night host is safe!!
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Trump's impeachment trial ended in an acquittal. The State of the Union was a complete
catastrophe. But hey, at least the Iowa Caucus went well! Oh wait, never mind.
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The US is on edge as Coronavirus spreads westward from China. The good news: it's not expected to be as big a threat in the US as it is in China. The bad news: if we don't stop cutting the CDC's budget, all bets are off. But don't worry, at least we're getting a wall that anyone with a common sense of decency will hate!
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Donald Trump’s impeachment trial has begun, and as expected, Republicans continue their attempts to hide evidence and undermine witnesses, including Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas, a man with as many receipts as a grandma on Christmas morning.
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Debate season is in full swing. Last night, the CNN panel grilled the candidates about their positions on Medicare, climate change, and for some reason, nothing about women’s reproductive rights-- but the biggest question of the night was: Why won’t Tom Steyer stop looking at us?
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Impeachment day has finally arrived! Great news...until we’re reminded that the Senate is led by Mitch McConnell whose lack of backbone helps him bend over backwards for the president. We’re also joined by a magical special guest!
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Nancy Pelosi and the House Democrats have unveiled two articles of impeachment against the president. This is going to be a marathon, not a sprint, so no matter how boring these hearings may be, don’t let the GOP yell you to sleep.
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The impeachment hearings continued this week with more witnesses, most notably the U.S. ambassador to the EU, Gordon Sondland, who managed to give damning testimony and get out on time to catch his flight.
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The impeachment hearings are finally happening, and the president is definitely not watching them, even though he tweeted about them the entire time. Republicans fell apart as Ambassador Taylor’s testimony directly incriminated Trump. Buckle up. It’s going to be a long, weird ride.
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Deep Dives
Correspondent Mike Rubens interviews author Michael Lewis to understand why we should have seen the pandemic (and subsequent failed government response) coming.
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We may have all forgotten what it's like to eat lunch before 4pm, but one thing we definitely should NOT be forgetting about is the 2020 Census! Rapper and filmmaker, TT the Artist explains why with help from Full Frontal animators Daniel Spenser and Cassidy Routh.
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Sam Interviews an ER surgeon on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic to find out if there is even one kernel of hope to be found in this huge shit haystack we’ve found ourselves in.
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Sure, being able to Uber to your apartment where you can Seamless a pound of Pad Thai while you TaskRabbit your new shelves is cool. But you know what’s cooler? Making sure all those people who just helped you have basic rights and protections!
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For the many Christian Americans joining health care sharing ministries, it’s important to ask “What Would Jesus Do?” Because in the case of these shady faux health insurance providers, we’re sure the answer would be: run fast as hell in the other direction.
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Turns out right-wing propaganda networks aren’t just for your racist grandparents anymore! Let us introduce you to Prager University (not to be confused for an ACTUAL university), the conservative site designed with Gen-Z in mind.
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Despite teeth being a part of the human body, (it’s true! We did research!) an alarming amount of Americans do not have dental insurance. Over 27 million Americans are without health insurance and almost THREE TIMES that many are without dental insurance. We need to make sure that every American has access to dental health care so that they can experience the joy of reading eight year old Highlights Magazines and watching daytime TV!
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Conservatives claim they are being discriminated against across social media. Is that true or does their content just suck?
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Despite overwhelming evidence that it’s GOOD for company morale and the economy, America refuses to institute any type of paid leave for new parents and leaves it to corporations to figure out what’s best (read: cheapest). What could possibly go wrong?
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Christmas is upon us, and even though it’s supposed to be a time of giving, the Trump administration decided to propose a rule that will end food benefits for nearly 700,000 people.
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Stephen Miller is the most racist member of the Trump administration, which is no easy accomplishment! It’s like being the Kardashian who’s most obsessed with social media. He needs to go.
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For a man whose greatest talent is bankrupting businesses, Trump is amazing at tricking the dumbest and whitest people into giving him cash. Sam unwraps how much money the Trump 2020 campaign has and what it means for Democrats running against him.
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First came the endless scroll of content, then came the ads. What happens when thousands of influencers are paid to promote so many products that even regulators can’t keep up with the Kardashians?
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America's foster care system has major issues, from low funding and racial discrimination to foster family shortages. Can the government and the people work together to fix it? We don’t see why not. That’s never been a problem before.
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No one has any fond memories from the electoral college, so isn’t it time to graduate and move on?
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In the field
Our all-star team of correspondents, Amy Hoggart, Mike Rubens, Allana Harkin, and Mike Brown, find out how to take on the pandemic with the strength, endurance, and courage of actual Olympians. Not to brag, but we’d give this zoom interview a gold medal.
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Sam finds a new and innovative way to check in with her fellow New Yorkers while maintaining a safe social distance, and learns about how doctors are using virtual technology to care for patients. Maybe the robots won’t kill us after all!
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Senator and potential VP candidate (?) Kamala Harris sits down with Sam to discuss all the ways she is working hard to make sure our country (and democracy, in general) make it to 2021.
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When it comes to the terrifying shortage of PPE for hospital workers, ordinary citizens are stepping in to help. They say not all heroes wear capes... but maybe that’s because they don’t know a teen with a 3D printer!
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For the first time since entering this latest apocalyptic hellscape, Sam experiences the leadership we’ve all been craving from the shining beacon of hope that is Senator Elizabeth Warren.
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Work-from-home extraordinaire Katie Porter calls bullshit on Congress’s inability to literally even “phone it in” during this crisis.
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Back when the 2020 election was our biggest source of stress, Sam had one of her last face-to-face conversations with Stacey Abrams to discuss how the Democratic party could garner voter enthusiasm--especially among people of color!
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Before things went to hell in a handbasket, correspondent Amy Hoggart interviewed a group of people (remember those?) who pride themselves on maintaining a hopeful and welcoming community, no matter the circumstances.
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Correspondent Mike Rubens (TAG) interviews disgruntled Texans, who, faced with the threat of losing their land to Trump’s border wall, are ready for a good ol’ fashioned stand-off.
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Thanks to our backwards health care industry, getting hurt is one of the most expensive things an American can do. So what do you do when the cost of breaking a leg ends up costing you an arm and a leg? Sam tells all!
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Full Frontal’s Allana Harkin goes back in time to find out why, of all 50 states, white-as-a-Radiohead-concert Iowa historically predicts the Democratic presidential nominee. Maybe it’s because they’re just nice people? Hop in the Delorean and buckle up! This segment is a wild ride.This piece was produced by Mike Rubens with Adam Howard. Graphics by Cory Palmer and Ed Mundy. Edited by Daphne Gomez-Mena. Featuring Allana Harkin.
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Killing a state official without consulting Congress might not be the best move! Samantha meets with human rights lawyer Gissou Nia to learn more about the situation in Iran and with Senator Michael Bennet, a man still running for president, to learn how he would have handled this.
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Sam visits Hong Kong to find out why people are protesting. Avoiding China’s facial recognition is tricky, so Sam brought masks with everybody’s favorite late night host on them. No, not Stephen Colbert. Featuring Eric Lai and Simon Shen. This piece was produced by Razan Ghalayini with Ishan Thakore, edited by Daphne Gomez-Mena and graphics by Daniel Spenser.
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Sam meets with activists Alvin Yeung and Joshua Wong, who are helping pass pro-Hong Kong legislation in Congress. She also has a run-in with Hong Kong protestors who love freedom almost as much as they love … Trump?
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Michael Rubens, Allana Harkin and Naomi Ekpergin honor the government workers who help keep our country safe from the flu, structural collapses and natural disasters while everyone else is busy with the natural disaster in the White House.
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Trump repeatedly bragged about how impenetrable his border wall was until this week when he finally conceded that "you can cut through any wall." Oh also, an 8-year-old was able to climb over a replica of it. Mike Rubens reports.
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Getting an organ transplant is a painstaking process that sometimes leaves people waiting on lists for years. Sam meets with experts to discuss what we can do to make it better and discovers a horrifying truth: she agrees with Donald Trump on something! Go to www.organize.org to sign up to be a donor!
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Allana Harkin meets with salt-of-the-earth Midwestern voters. No, not white guys with truck nuts but the Somali community! Their vote is being ignored leading up to the 2020 election. Here’s how Democrats can inspire them and swing Ohio left.
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When it comes to the Founding Fathers, it’s time for right-wingers to get over their daddy issues. This piece was animated by Daniel Spencer, produced by Hannah Wright with narration from Sean Crespo.
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