The Young Turks, February 26, 2016

The Young Turks: February 26, 2016

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Cenk, Jimmy, and Iadarola hosting. Melissa Harris Perry walked off of her MSNBC show after several weeks of pre-emptions. Ted Cruz’s former spokesperson, Rick Tyler, who was recently fired for circulating a fake story was just hired as an MSNBC contributor. There was a mass shooting in Hesston, Kansas. The gunman began shooting after county deputies served him a "protection from abuse" order. The order was served around 3:30 pm local time, and the shooting began around 5 pm. Video of the gunman shooting. An Iowa GOP was approved that will allow toddlers to possess firearms. During the break, a shooting in Belfair, Washington occurred, killing 5 people including the gunman. Chris Christie announced he will be endorsing Donald Trump for the presidency. Christie previously made many statements against Trump saying he was an unfit candidate, but now he is the best person to beat Hillary Clinton. Video of Christie endorsing Trump. Donald Trump refuses to release his tax returns. He says he can’t release them because he keeps getting audited by the IRS. Video of Trump saying he’s being audited for being a strong Christian.

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Cenk, Ana, and Jimmy hosting. Emails have revealed that show Michigan governor’s advisors were warned about the lead contamination in water a year before its disclosure. Lands’ end pulled their interview with Gloria Steinem from their spring catalog because of her support of women’s’ rights.They claim they did not intend to raise political and religious debates with their promotion. Sports Illustrated featured its first full figured model Ashley Graham. Model Cheryl Tiegs said that they are not sending a healthy message because it is glamorizing bigger waists. Whitey Bulger was put in solitary confinement for 30 days for masturbating. He is said to have violated a regulation that prohibits sexual activity. A study showed that parents who are more empathetic to their children suffer  chronic, low grade inflammation in their cells. When their children suffer psychologically, the parents immune systems suffers as well.

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Bonus Episode, February 26, 2016

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Steve and Malcolm warm things up for you and Dave joins shortly after. Totally True or Totally Bullshit is the featured segment and Cenk makes a guest appearance!

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