Ambassador Sondland's testimony sinks the Trump Administration. Trump rambles to the press about Sondland and offers up the least convincing defense ever. Mel Gagarin LIVE on why he's running to represent NY-6 and his progressive proposal to take care of the elderly. Alexi McCammond reveals that basketball player Charles Barkley said he would hit her if he hit women. Trump's campaign blatantly lies to their base for donations. Rep. Omar asks for compassion and love in the sentencing of her attempted murderer. Studio exec suggests Julia Roberts for role of Harriet Tubman.

Cohost: Jayar Jackson

Guest: Mel Gagarin

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Impeachment hearings heat up and this time, there's definitely pizzazz. Nomiki Konst LIVE on her new organization Matriarch, which is helping bring a coalition of strong progressive women to Congress. Emma Vigeland LIVE on Buttigieg having attended a Tea Party event, on Chick-Fil-A stopping donations to anti-LGBTQ+ groups and on Rep. Swalwell literally farting on live TV. Ramesh Srinivasan LIVE on his new book 'Beyond the Valley' and how to democratize the internet. Protests in Iran flare up with now hundreds of protesters arrested, multiple killed, and a massive government-induced internet shutdown.

Guests: Nomiki Konst, Emma Vigeland and Ramesh Srinivasan

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The GOP is struggling to defend Trump, especially as 70% of Americans believe that what he did with Ukraine was wrong. Zeke Stokes LIVE on the GOP's new electoral strategy that involves fear mongering about LGBTQ rights in sports. AG William Barr is shameless in his hypocritical attacks on the left. North Korea calls Biden a 'rabid dog' and Trump tries to defend him, saying that Biden is "somewhat better" than a rabid dog. Nina Turner & Phillip Agnew LIVE on Bernie's new HBCU initiative. Disney+ issues warnings of 'outdated cultural depictions' for many of its movies and Laura Ingraham is upset.

Cohost: Brooke Thomas

Guests: Zeke Stokes, Nina Turner & Phillip Agnew

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Fmr Amb. to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch's testimony made even Fox News realize this is not good for Trump. Trump can't stop committing crimes as he attempts to intimidate witness Yovanovitch WHILE she testifies before Congress. Daniel Markovits LIVE on his new book, The Meritocracy Trap. Don Jr. has a #1 NYT bestseller...or does he? John investigates the ploy the GOP uses to make their books become chart-toppers. Laura Ingraham is desperate for excuses to help Trump, claiming the Constitution doesn't mention ATTEMPTED bribery. AOC dunks on Dave Rubin. Giuliani thinks it's funny that he's facing multiple investigations.

Cohost: Jayar Jackson

Guest: Daniel Markovits

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Media bungles coverage of impeachment hearings, saying they lacked drama and 'pizzazz,' while totally overlooking the fact that newfound testimony personally implicated Trump. AOC & Bernie introduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act. Jordan Smith LIVE on the Rodney Reed case and why Gov. Abbott has still not responded to mass public pressure to halt Reed's execution. The GOP is clearly panicked as Joe diGenova spreads a crazy conspiracy theory that George Soros is behind the Ukraine scandal. Meanwhile in...the Marshall Islands, a US-made nuclear 'tomb' to crack open and spill into the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile in...the world, fallout from the US War On Terror continues decades later, with ever-increasing deaths and financial costs. Meanwhile in...Bolivia, President Morales flees the country for Mexico after mass public protests.

Cohost: Michael Brooks

Guest: Jordan Smith

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Public impeachment hearings begin and Bill Taylor's testimony is unsurprisingly damning for Trump. Natasha Gupta LIVE on why she's running for CA-25 State Assembly and how to bring the GND to California. Stephen Miller is super racist and now we have proof. Lindsey Graham & Hannity really, really want you to think impeachment is a hoax. Hillary Clinton refuses to rule out the chance of her running in 2020. AOC plays League of Legends and John really wants to talk about it. A comparison of MSNBC and Fox News graphics covering impeachment reveal how transparent Fox's attempt at propaganda is.

Cohost: Brett Erlich

Guest: Natasha Gupta

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Impeachment updates as Trump plans to release a new transcript and the GOP unveils its new defense strategy. Jordan Uhl LIVE on Giuliani considering an impeachment podcast and Democrats preparing for the first public impeachment hearings as WH drama intensifies. Ken Klippenstein LIVE on his breaking news story that the US military is monitoring largely peaceful domestic groups protesting at the border. Heidi Sloan LIVE on how she plans to flip Texas blue and why she's the best choice for TX-25. Billionaires like Leon Cooperman continue to cry and whine about the wealth tax.

Guests: Jordan Uhl, Ken Klippenstein, Heidi Sloan

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GOP Rep. Peter King is not running for re-election and although King is a horrible racist and Islamophobe, Chuck Schumer still seems to think he's a stand-up guy. Bernie 2020 Campaign Co-Chair Nina Turner LIVE on the Medicare For Y'all Tour, Medicare For All and Bloomberg's candidacy. Amy Klobuchar comes for Buttigieg, pointing out sexism in the race. Reviewing Bloomberg's expansion of stop and frisk in NYC, perhaps a reason why he's currently the most disliked candidate in the crowded 2020 field. Uber CEO claims Khashoggi's murder by the Saudis was a 'mistake' and then rapidly backtracks on his statement following public outrage. Chicago Mayor implements a new rule so water services no longer get shut off if bills are left unpaid, helping out at least 20,000 Chicagoans.

Cohost: Brooke Thomas

Guest: Nina Turner

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The anonymous senior WH official's book depicts the WH in complete shambles, with officials considering mass resignations and the President losing his mind. Zina Spezakis LIVE on why she's the best candidate for NJ-9 and how to tackle the climate crisis in New Jersey. Michael Bloomberg officially files his candidacy for the Democratic primary. Andrew Yang releases a new campaign aid, gearing up for Iowa. Glenn Beck weaves together all right-wing conspiracy theories into one so he can attack the whistleblower. The man who enslaved Chris Smith for over 17 years is going to only serve 10. 

Cohost: Brett Erlich

Guest: Zina Spezakis

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Trump asked AG Barr to hold a press conference exonerating him on Ukraine, and Barr clearly refused. Ryan Grim LIVE on Bernie's new immigration proposal, the Netflix CEO justifying Saudi censorship by claiming the platform is 'not trying to do truth to power,' and Bill Gates refusing to endorse Warren over Trump because of the wealth tax. Bernie says we should break up Facebook after yet more reports emerge that our user data is being used in unethical, and possibly illegal, ways. Christopher Armitage LIVE on why he's the best candidate for WA-5 and how he plans to flip the GOP-held purple district. Lindsay Graham claims Sondland is in cahoots with the Democrats with absolutely no proof.

Guests: Ryan Grim & Christopher Armitage

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