Episode

1/9 Ari Berman: Jeff Sessions & the War on Civil Rights

January 9, 2017

Jeff Sessions was to racist for Reagan’s America.

The Nation’s Ari Berman explains why Jeff Sessions is a distinct and ruthless opponent of voting rights. Sessions racist and dangerous record. Why Sessions has never changed his opinions on opposing civil rights and voting rights. Does Sessions regret his anti civil rights record? Sessions and his horrific record on criminal justice. Why Sessions will be confirmed inspire of his dangerous record and why Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State is a big problem.

Reince Priebus says the Trump team does not really have time for ethics.

On The Fun Half: Meryl Streep calls out Trump. Right Wing Mandela calls out Streep. KellyAnne Conway whines on Fox News. Is the Green Party a fraud? UK Prime Minister needs to talk about Donald Trump’s grabbing comments. Glenn Beck back to being a terrible person. What’s really happening in Syria and your calls and IMs.

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