Bonus Episode, August 7, 2015

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The Young Turks, August 7, 2015

The Young Turks: August 07, 2015

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Ben, John, and Jimmy hosting. Talk about the GOP debate from last night and the fact checking that took down many of the assertions the candidates put forward. Video of Donald Trump being grilled by Megyn Kelly about his sexism. Talk about how the establishment of Fox News came the hardest at the two candidates they don’t want in the race; Trump and Rand Paul. Video of Trump calling American leaders stupid when it comes to illegal immigration. Frank Luntz’ focus group told Megyn Kelly that they had a very negative opinion of Trump after the debate. Trump tweeted aggressively at Megyn Kelly and Luntz over their coverage. Video of Trump’s assertion that he gets whatever he wants from politicians after he gives money to them. Talk about how he made a perfect case for getting money out of politics. Video of Chris Christie and Rand Paul arguing at the debate over surveillance for terrorism prevention. Video of Rand Paul being forced to back peddle on his previous statements about GOP hawks being responsible for the rise of ISIS. Comparison videos of Canada’s debates last night to the GOP one.

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Ana joins Ben and Jimmy for SCS. Credit Karma ad. A family values Michigan state rep that has been having an affair with a female colleague wanted to avoid being caught, so he hatched a plan to be caught in a fake gay prostitute affair. He hoped that this outrageous claim would smother the real story of his straight affair with the fellow Tea Party representative. A young White man, Zachary Hammond was shot and killed by police in SC while in the drive thru at a Hardees restaurant. The cop claimed that Zachary charged his car at him, forcing him to shoot him dead. AJ Plus video detailing the changes that have happened in the Ferguson community since Michael Brown was killed. A mocking headstone with a taunting poem about Brown has been created and spread around police supporting groups on Facebook.  A Judge in Texas forced a man to marry his girlfriend and write Bible verses to avoid jail time for getting into a fight over her. Ben likes this judge’s idea of squashing a beef instead of jail.

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