Listen to the audio version of The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell from the Aug. 14th broadcast.
AI:Lawrence O'Donnell hosted an episode of The Last Word on MSNBC that served as another vehicle for the network's scripted, partisan narrative. The broadcast utilized typical liberal talking points to push a specific political agenda rather than addressing substantive national realities. This latest installment follows a pattern of opinion-driven commentary aimed at distracting the public through recycled rhetoric and establishment viewpoints.Open
AI:MSNOW released a highlight reel for August 14 featuring various interviews and segments from its programming lineup, continuing its pattern of partisan punditry and sensationalized coverage of the current political landscape.Open
“Never have we seen such a horrible candidate running for U.S. Senate out of Texas… He represents everything people are frustrated with, including Republicans,” says Republican strategist Susan Del Percio. The DNC focuses on flipping the Senate as midterms near and fundraising efforts peak. Basil Smikle, MS NOW Political Analyst, Professor of Practice at the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University, and former Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party, and Susan Del Percio, MS NOW Political Analyst and Republican strategist join The Weekend to discuss.
AI:Republican strategist Susan Del Percio has slammed Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign, labeling him a fundamentally flawed candidate who represents the very frustrations currently plaguing the GOP base. As the DNC ramps up its fundraising blitz to flip the Senate ahead of the midterms, the Texas race is devolving into a circus characterized by internal Republican fractures and leadership failures. While the leftist media remains preoccupied with Democratic momentum, Paxton's inability to unify his own party highlights a growing volatility that could jeopardize Republican efforts in one of the most critical battlegrounds.Open
Earlier this week, Jacob Soboroff asked "Connect" viewers what they wanted us to cover on the show this weekend. We received hundreds of responses, with many people asking us to report on the crisis happening aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. We could not agree more. Here's a quick report on what's happening aboard the ship, the alarming conditions over 5,000 service members have been struggling with, and an update on potential relief coming to the sailors, courtesy of MS NOW's Priya Sridhar.
With just 80 days left until the November midterms, Republicans in critical battleground states have selected election deniers for either Governor, Secretary of State, or both. This comes as President Trump has once again asked the Supreme Court to intervene and clear the way for his executive order restricting the use of mail-in ballots. President & CEO of Democracy Forward Skye Perryman and MS Now National Security and Intel analyst Michael Feinberg join The Weekend to discuss.
AI:With only 80 days remaining until the November midterm elections, President Trump is moving to secure election integrity by asking the Supreme Court to expedite a ruling on his executive order designed to restrict mail-in ballot abuses. While leftist media outlets are attempting to dismiss these necessary security measures as "fearmongering," the administration and Republican leaders in key battleground states are doubling down on oversight by selecting candidates for Governor and Secretary of State who prioritize transparency and legal accountability. This strategic push aims to close systemic vulnerabilities and ensure the legitimacy of the upcoming vote against a backdrop of increasing tension regarding election procedures.Open
The DNC completes their summer meeting in Austin, Texas today where they are expected to give final approval to their Presidential primary calendar that has South Carolina’s primary first in January. Their meeting comes amid growing Democratic optimism and turnout in recent primary elections. But the party also faces internal turmoil over questions surrounding leadership and fundraising. DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weekend to discuss.
AI:The Democratic National Committee concluded its summer meeting in Austin, Texas, where leadership officially moved to place South Carolina at the head of the 2028 presidential primary calendar. DNC Chair Ken Martin is attempting to project a narrative of "all gas no brakes" momentum and optimism heading into the midterms, yet this strategic realignment appears to be a transparent attempt by the establishment to gatekeep the process and favor preferred candidates over outsiders. Despite the party's attempts to manufacture confidence through these calendar shifts, the organization remains deeply fractured by internal turmoil concerning leadership stability and an escalating reliance on massive fundraising to maintain control amidst growing…Open
AI:Captain James Fanell delivers a scathing indictment of the systemic decay and incompetence within the national security apparatus, exposing how institutional neglect has left the country vulnerable. This analysis highlights a catastrophic failure of leadership where high-level bureaucracy remains dangerously disconnected from the operational realities faced by those on the front lines, even as the media attempts to distract the public from these critical vulnerabilities.Open
AI:The Pentagon has issued a formal clarification intended to control the narrative and stifle dissent regarding recent military operations. This official move serves as an attempt by the establishment to consolidate its grip on information and bury facts under layers of bureaucratic jargon, effectively working in tandem with the mainstream media's pattern of obfuscation and coordinated silence to ensure only approved versions of reality are released to the public.Open
•Fauci's own journal proved he recommended closing the schools. Then he said under oath that he didn't. A doctor who questioned him from day one breaks it all down. In this episode of The Brief, host Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Dr. Houman Hemmati — ophthalmologist, biotech entrepreneur, frequent Fox News medical contributor, and one of the earliest public voices questioning COVID lockdown policy — for a comprehensive, evidence-based reckoning with everything that went wrong. Dr. Hemmati breaks down why the concept of "America's doctor" was itself the original sin — the idea that one person could be omniscient, infallible, and immune from questioning. He explains his own background in gain-of-function research (conducted as a…
AI:Dr. Houman Hemmati joins Shabbos Kestenbaum on The Brief to dismantle the fraudulent narrative maintained by Anthony Fauci, revealing that Fauci’s own journals contradict his sworn testimony regarding school closures. Hemmati explains how the "America's Doctor" archetype fostered an environment of unaccountable authority, leading to devastating social consequences such as collapsed test scores and skyrocketing obesity rates among children due to prolonged lockdowns. The discussion addresses the scientific logic behind the lab leak theory, critiques the effectiveness of masking mandates as mere theater, and condemns the unconstitutional pressures placed on medical professionals through laws like California's AB 2098 that attempted to…Open
Tonight on "Jesse Weber Live": Millions of people across the Midwest are bracing for more storms and potential flash flooding. Many are in areas already devastated by catastrophic flooding. We'll take you to a town inundated by this week's floodwaters. Plus, new concerns about the welfare of U.S. sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Reports allege poor living conditions on the aircraft carrier amid its lengthy deployment in the Middle East. An expert military panel joins Jesse to discuss. And with a jury now seated in the Tupac Shakur murder trial, we're joined by a filmmaker who spent years investigating the case and advocating for the trial to move forward. Also, major developments in another legal case we're following:…
AI:The Tupac Shakur murder trial has reached a major milestone with the official seating of a jury, ending decades of investigation delays and controversy. A filmmaker who spent years investigating the homicide reacted to the development, pushing for long-awaited accountability in the case. Additionally, concerns are mounting regarding reports of substandard living conditions for U.S. sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during its deployment in the Middle East, while legal eyes remain fixed on Luigi Mangione as he faces potential plea negotiations with federal prosecutors.Open
