The Young Turks, May 15, 2014

The Young Turks: May 15, 2014

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Ana,John, and Ben hosting. Video of a Toronto public meeting comes to light with a prank roll call. Over 270 people in Turkey were killed in a recent coal mine fire. A member of Turkey’s parliament (Yusuf Yerkel) is seen in a video kicking a protester as concerns of safety and a lack of regulations are brought to the surface. The CDC is pursuing a preventive drug in reducing the occurrence of HIV. A Dallas morning news show “The Broadcast” discusses the Michael Sam kiss. One of the co-hosts, not agreeing with the kiss, walks off the set and says “”I’m going to Midland”. An update on the Jay-Z/Beyonce video is given as the identity of the person who leaked the video on TMZ is revealed and was promptly fired. The Tech industry is concerned about how out of touch the Supreme Court is on matters of current technology in relationship with current cases and rulings. Are cats “man’s best friend”? A video from Bakersfield, California shows a cat saving a boy from a vicious dog attack. Morristown New Jersey holds a “Mormon Prom.” Hour 2 Source Articles Sign up for The Young Turks daily source articles email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/PLlqD Image of PM's aide kicking protester stokes anger over Turkey mine fire http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/15/world/europe/turkey-mine-accident/ Cat saves boy from dog attack: YouTube video shows family pet save child http://www.independent.co.uk/news/weird-news/video-shows-cat-save-boy-from-dog-attack-9373043.html The Person Who Leaked the Jay Z Elevator Video Got Caught Today http://gawker.com/the-person-who-leaked-the-jay-z-elevator-video-got-caug-1576699590 Watch Dallas TV host walk off set during debate on Michael Sam kiss http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2014/05/15/watch-dallas-tv-host-walk-off-set-during-debate-on-michael-sam-kiss/

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Ana,John,and Ben hosting. The New York Times fires Jill Abramson. She was the executive editor and the first woman who ran the NYT. Equal pay to that of her male predecessor is in question upon Abramson’s exit. Harry Reid is pursuing trying to get “money out of politics” and thwarting the Koch brothers for attempting a “hostile takeover of American democracy.” Net Neutrality update: The FCC voted today 3-2 to allow the advancement of a plan to allow internet providers to pay more for getting faster speed. Marco Rubio is drinking the Kool Aid as he spoke at the National Press Club in matters of climate change denial. Rubio also appeared on Sean Hannity's radio show to further his beliefs on climate change, along with his view on hypocrisy from libs and scientific consensus on human life. Bill O'Reilly looks into the meaning of “white privilege” and wonders if his trip to Hawaii, his past economic circumstances and achievements exempts himself from “white privilege”. Stuart Varney also chimes in on white privilege saying it only existed in the past. It's Pat Robertson vs. Ken Ham in a battle royale over the Earth's formation with Pat surprisingly mentioning carbon dating and that young earth creationism dumb. Hour 1 Source Articles Sign up for The Young Turks daily source articles email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/PLlqD Reports: New York Times Editor Jill Abramson Was Fired Following Pay Complaints http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2014/05/14/jill_abramson_new_york_times_editor_may_have_been_fired_due_to_pay_complaints.html New York Times Keeps Changing Story About Jill Abramson’s Salary http://gawker.com/new-york-times-keeps-changing-story-about-jill-abramson-1576649767 FCC votes for Internet “fast lanes” but could change its mind later http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/05/fcc-votes-for-internet-fast-lanes-but-could-change-its-mind-later/ Marco Rubio Attempts To Link Climate Change To Abortion http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/14/marco-rubio-abortion_n_5326710.html Bill O'Reilly Claims He's 'Exempt' From White Privilege Because He Was Kind Of Poor http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/15/bill-oreilly-white-privilege_n_5330972.html

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Bonus Episode, May 15, 2014

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Ana talks about family and her regret of not being nicer to her younger brother growing up. An update on Ana’s kidney donation is given. John talks about his upcoming trip to Kansas and the mystery of the Banana Creme Pie thief. The TYT coffee letter is also discussed.

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