YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Oct. 5 | Audio Only
Listen to the audio version of The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell from the Oct. 5 broadcast.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Lawrence: Trump thinks he's a cult leader who can order followers to vote for Republicans they hate
MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell describes how, as Republicans are in trouble in red states with voters souring on Trump’s economy and his war in Iran, Donald Trump is the only person “stupid enough to say: ‘It's the golden age of America. Our nation is doing better now than ever before.’"
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - MAGA official points to 'Plan B' as Republicans lose faith in Georgia victory
Rachel Maddow shows that Republicans are losing their political grip on Georgia, and as they lose confidence in their chances for electoral victory, the executive director of the Georgia State Election Board, a MAGA election denier, has written a letter without consulting the rest of the election board asking for federal intervention in Georgia's voting. Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett joins to discuss how local election officials are preparing to defend Georgia's elections from Donald Trump's potential interference.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘DON’T AGONIZE. MOBILIZE!’ Sen. Booker blasts ‘serial cheater’ Trump for sowing election doubt
The Trump Justice Department says it plans to deploy 1,000 election monitors to polling locations on Election Day, as President Trump continues to cast doubt on the security of mail voting. Democratic Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey tells MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell voters should "expect the worst" given Trump's history of challenging election results — but argues that fear should not keep people from voting.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - As Dems pull ahead, Georgia Republicans call in the feds
Rachel Maddow reports on the extraordinary push for federal intervention in Georgia’s elections as Sen. Jon Ossoff’s strength as a candidate complicates Republicans’ hopes of flipping the seat.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Sitz) - Original ruling in Sandra Birchmore death faces renewed scrutiny
"This is one of the most unusual cases that I've ever covered in a long history of these sorts of crimes," McPhee said.
NYTIMES (Emma Goldberg) - Cornell Faculty Members Signal Deep Anger With University Leaders
The faculty senate plans to vote on a rare resolution of no confidence over administrators’ handling of allegations of sexual assault by fraternity members in 2024.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Tatiana Carter) - Jim Bakker, televangelist who built 'PTL Club' empire with Tammy Faye dies at 86
His wife Lori Bakker said he "finished his race with faith."
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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Eldar Mamedov) - On Foreign Policy, Marine Le Pen Outclasses France’s Mainstream
The right-populist leader deserves scrutiny but offers clarity on Russia–Ukraine and Iran. The post On Foreign Policy, Marine Le Pen Outclasses France’s Mainstream appeared first on The American Conservative .
Foreign Affairs On Foreign Policy, Marine Le Pen Outclasses France’s Mainstream The right-populist leader deserves scrutiny but offers clarity on Russia–Ukraine and Iran. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images) The frontrunner in France’s 2027 presidential race—Marine Le Pen from the right-wing National Rally party—has laid out foreign-policy views that American supporters of realism and restraint can approve of, regardless of how they feel about the rest of her program. While the National Rally has been successfully marginalized and kept out of power in recent decades, one shouldn’t take it for granted that the French political establishment will find a way to thwart Le Pen—meaning her views could certainly become…Open
What are the potential challenges or points of scrutiny regarding Marine Le Pen's leadership and foreign policy?
While her foreign policy is described as coherent, she faces scrutiny regarding her historic ties to Russia and her promise to halt aid to Ukraine, which requires a more detailed strategy to ensure a settlement is reached. Additionally, there are questions about whether a Le Pen presidency would be able to attract diplomatic talent from the center-right and whether her Middle East policies will be driven by national interest or an ideological antipathy to Islamism.
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What criticisms are leveled against the mainstream French political establishment's foreign policy in the article?
The article criticizes mainstream candidates for using "threat narratives," selling "unachievable federalist fantasies," and equivocating on the war with Iran. It specifically notes that Macron is accused of overstating the Russian threat to target political rivals like Le Pen and Mélenchon. Furthermore, the article suggests that the mainstream fails to address the primary concerns of French voters, such as purchasing power, immigration, and national security, by instead offering "fearmongering and fantasy."
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What is the foreign policy position of Gabriel Attal regarding the future of Europe?
Gabriel Attal, a protégé of Emmanuel Macron, has called for a "United States of Europe." In a speech in Reims, he argued that Europe's security is being attacked by Russia, its economy by China, and its values by the United States. He proposed a federalist model as the remedy, promising to build this "federalist utopia" within a matter of years.
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What are the current polling numbers for the 2027 French presidential race involving Marine Le Pen, Édouard Philippe, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon?
According to Toluna-Harris Interactive, in a runoff, Marine Le Pen would take 57 percent of the vote against the centrist candidate Édouard Philippe (a former prime minister under President Emmanuel Macron) and a staggering 69 percent against the far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Taki) - Taki Visits the Oracle
Pythia doesn’t see anything good coming for Trump or the U.S. of A. The post Taki Visits the Oracle appeared first on The American Conservative .
Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Taki Visits the Oracle Pythia doesn’t see anything good coming for Trump or the U.S. of A. TakiMag I met with Pythia, God Apollo’s high priestess known as the Delphic Oracle whose prophecies throughout the ages are legendary. I used to date Pythia back in Ancient Greece when I was young, but it ended badly because she forecast what I was about to do before I had even thought of doing it. Especially where other women were concerned. Never mind, she has now forgiven me, and she and I had a very friendly chat near her temple in a beautiful part of the old country. What I wished to know was not if I have a chance with, say, the divine Lily James, but what are the chances of peace in the Middle East.…Open
According to the Oracle's historical comparisons, what are the risks of "extreme generosity" to allies and the dangers of ignoring history?
Using the example of Louis XVI, the Oracle warns against extreme generosity to so-called allies and friends, specifically citing the billions of dollars and missiles spent in the Strait of Hormuz and the gifts provided to Zelensky. She also notes that those who dismiss history often find themselves "surprised and appalled" because, unlike peace, war comes rapidly and once it begins, change for the worst is inevitable.
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What is the Delphic Oracle's warning regarding the development and regulation of Artificial Intelligence?
The Oracle warns that the world will pass beyond human understanding and that individuals like Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg cannot be trusted with the future of humanity. She specifically mentions that Meta was caught concealing evidence that its products harmed children. She advocates for the most risky AI products to be regulated and monitored by the government rather than by "greedy individuals" who are seeking to profit from these systems.
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What does the Delphic Oracle say about the influence of media conglomerates and individuals like Ynon Kreiz and Bari Weiss on U.S. foreign policy?
The Oracle claims that the Ellison media conglomerate Skydance, headed by Israeli-American Ynon Kreiz, and CBS (which is in the hands of Likud loyalist Bari Weiss), ensure that CBS and CNN act as "cheerleaders" for Netanyahu’s policies. She argues that these entities prevent a "riot act" from being read to the Israelis and the neocons who urge Netanyahu to continue his current actions.
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What specific criticisms does the Delphic Oracle make regarding Donald Trump's current political standing and leadership?
The Oracle characterizes Trump as "flailing" and claims that his family is enriching itself while he is mired in a war of his own making. She predicts that the upcoming midterms will "punish Republicans" and result in a "bloodbath" for the party. Additionally, she identifies Trump's weakness as a lack of historical knowledge, comparing his situation to Louis XVI of France, who bankrupted his country through extreme generosity to allies.
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