The Young Turks, June 30, 2015

The Young Turks: June 30, 2015

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Johnny Pie and Ben “The Tank” Mankiewicz hosting. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie officially announced his bid for President. Christie has vetoed bills that expanded voting rights, the Barret .50 cal rifle and a raise in the minimum wage in the state of New Jersey. Christie launched his campaign with the #Tellitlikeitis, with harsh reaction from Twitter, from the likes of Seth Hahn, Michael Phelan, Monana and TYT’s own Richard Fowler. Senator Ted Cruz appears on Fox and Friends and is defending Donald Trump’s derogatory statements toward illegal immigrants from Mexico saying he speaks the truth and should not apologize. Mexicans have created a unique way of striking back at Donald Trump by creating pinatas from maker Dalton Ramirez. Fox Host Julie Banderas is defending and supporting same sex marriage by highlighting her observations on the matter. A 24 year old female known as “Laura” from Belgium has been suffering from depression along with being institutionalized for 21 years is pursuing the path of euthanasia and Belgium will allow it. The Loyal White Knights of the KKK are planning a rally at the South Carolina capitol building, to show their support of the Confederate Flag. Hour 1 Source Articles: Sign up for The Young Turks daily source articles email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/PLlqD Donald Trump Piñatas Are a Hit In Mexico http://time.com/money/3941620/donald-trump-pinatas/ Chris Christie Loses Control Of #TellingItLikeItIs Hashtag On Twitter During 2016 Campaign Launch http://www.ibtimes.com/chris-christie-loses-control-tellingitlikeitis-hashtag-twitter-during-2016-campaign-1990273 Chris Christie Announces 2016 Presidential Campaign With Swipes At Obama, Hillary Clinton http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/chris-christie-announces-2016-presidential-campaign/story?id=32125633 Ted Cruz slams NBC for cutting ties with 'terrific' Donald Trump http://www.businessinsider.com/ted-cruz-defends-donald-trump-2015-6

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Ana & Ben Mankiewicz hosting. Ultra Orthodox Jews have hired Mexicans to hold signs and protest against the recent Supreme Court decision on gay marriage at a New York Gay Pride parade over the weekend. Ben reveals his price if he was approached to hold signs for Orthodox Jews. The Supreme Court has issued a stay on a lower court decision that restricts abortions in Texas, if the lower court decision stands, only 9 hospitals will be able to perform abortions in the state. Abigail Fisher is suing the University Of Texas for not being accepted by the university because of affirmative action, Slate Magazine breaks down her claim and reports on the legal action. The Huffington Post is reporting that Chinese researchers have conducted a study on how attractive people get what they want and how it affects people who are not. Paris Hilton is suing Ramez Galal over a prank of her being in airplane that is about to crash. 50 Shades of Gray author EL James has been subjected to blunt questions from the internet like when will your writer’s block end. Hour 2 Source Articles: Sign up for The Young Turks daily source articles email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/PLlqD Paris Hilton plans 'to sue Egyptian TV show over controversial plane crash prank that left the screaming star fearing for her life' http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3144598/Paris-Hilton-plans-sue-Egyptian-TV-plane-crash-prank.html Orthodox Jews Can’t Protest Gay Pride Parade, Hire Mexicans Instead http://www.mediaite.com/online/orthodox-jews-cant-protest-gay-pride-parade-hire-mexicans-instead/ The Supreme Court might destroy affirmative action because this white woman’s grades weren’t good enough. http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2015/06/fisher_v_university_of_texas_the_supreme_court_might_just_gut_affirmative.html Supreme Court Blocks Restrictions On Texas Abortion Clinics http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/29/texas-abortion-restrictions_n_7690656.html

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Bonus Episode, June 30, 2015

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Ana talks about the joys of fitbit and wonders why she is behind Christian on his fitbit. Ben discusses his lack of running and playing basketball with Christian. Ana battles between cookies and Christian. Ana reveals what happens to her after she finishes a run.

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