The Young Turks

The southern midwest region of the U.S. was plagued by severe storms and once-in-a-century tornadoes that ravaged communities, homes, and businesses. So far there are dozens confirmed dead and even more still missing. Six workers in an Amazon warehouse died after a tornado leveled the building. The retail giant is being criticized for not allowing workers to carry their mobile phones on the warehouse floor, preventing them from receiving weather warnings. Education in the U.S. is so underfunded that teachers are reduced to collecting dollar bills on their hands and knees for entertainment. In response to the recent Texas abortion law, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is working on a bill to allow private citizens to sue anyone who makes or sells assault weapons. Julian Assange is about to be extradited to the United States.

Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian

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President Biden and the Democratic Congress are set to preside over the strongest two-year performance on growth, jobs, and income in decades—so long as the current cycle of inflation eases, and the Omicron variant does not trigger another round of shutdowns. Kellogg's says it will permanently replace striking workers after their offer of 3% annual raises was rejected. A divided Supreme Court refused to block the Texas law that has banned most abortions but narrowly opened the door for abortion providers to challenge it before a federal judge.

Hosts: John Iadarola, Nina Turner, Francesca Fiorentini

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U.S. intelligence says Russia is planning an offensive in Ukraine involving 175K troops. The Senate voted to nix President Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger businesses. Lindsey Graham said former President Trump will come down hard on any GOP senators who vote for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's deal that sets up a special pathway to raise the debt limit. Hillary Clinton read her discarded victory speech that she would have given if she had beaten Trump in 2016.

Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur

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Conservatives have a new bogeyman: critical energy theory. Inside ALEC’s new campaign to push anti-climate legislation across the country. Big Oil raked in $174 Billion in 2021 profits amid rising gas prices. Despite candidate Biden’s vow to make Saudi Arabia a “pariah” following Khashoggi’s murder, the White House says it “strongly opposes” Congress’ attempt to block the $650 million missile sale to Saudi. Just days after receiving a $750 million cash infusion, a tech startup valued at $7 billion laid off hundreds of employees via Zoom.

Host: Ana Kasparian

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Devin Nunes is suddenly resigning from Congress to be the CEO of Donald Trump's media and tech company that's supposed to challenge Big Tech. Trump is very upset with Mark Meadows' "effing stupid" book that exposed him. The Blaze interviewed white supremacist and anti-semite Nick Fuentes and asked him if he’s ever been with a woman. An ‘Influencer’ wants to use her prison sentence to lose weight and do yoga after flying in a private jet to the Capitol riot.

Hosts: Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola

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The parents of the Michigan school shooting suspect are being held on $500,000 bond each after an hours-long manhunt. Rep. John Yarmuth slammed Rep. Thomas Massie for a photo Massie tweeted celebrating guns in the wake of the deadly school shooting in Michigan. Kim Iversen thinks the sweet, angelic image of the Michigan school shooter being used by the media is a conspiracy against white people. Chris Cuomo, newly fired from CNN, faces an allegation of sexual misconduct. Based on data compiled by Global Justice Now, "just 8 top Pfizer and Moderna shareholders" added a combined $10.31 billion to their fortunes last week after stock prices soared in response to the emergence of Omicron.

Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian

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The parents of the Michigan high school shooting suspect have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the rampage. Democrats have promised legislation to codify Roe v. Wade and preempt the Texas law, but they’ve chosen to leave it sitting with a congressional panel. Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, has proposed an extraordinary plan to create a state paramilitary unit that he, rather than the federal government, would control. Tucker Carlson pretended not to know what a hate crime is.

Hosts: Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola, Charles F Coleman Jr.

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Investigators revealed their concerns about the behavior of the Michigan high school shooting suspect leading up to the tragedy. The Michigan school shooter's mom wrote an open letter to Trump in 2016, thanking him for preserving their 2nd Amendment rights, and celebrating his sexual assault. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki responded to a question from Fox News’ Peter Doocy by unloading on former President Donald Trump over his secret positive Covid test and handling of the coronavirus. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell rejected calls for a government shutdown, which is scheduled to take place at the end of the week unless there’s a bill to fund the government.

Hosts: Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur

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Four students were killed and eight others were injured in a shooting at Oxford High School in suburban Detroit. Students and teachers barricaded classroom doors with desks and grabbed scissors to defend themselves during the shooting. The ultra-conservative Supreme Court begins to hear oral arguments regarding Mississippi's abortion ban, hinting at a possible reversal of Roe v. Wade in the future. A Trump-era pilot program that could result in the complete privatization of traditional Medicare in a matter of years is moving ahead under the Biden administration. A police officer in Tucson has been terminated after fatally shooting a man in a wheelchair nine times in the back.

Host: Ana Kasparian

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