The Young Turks, May 18, 2015

The Young Turks: May 18, 2015

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John and Jimmy host. Police get armored vehicles to deal with riots and protests. Jimmy believes law enforcement views protesters as terrorists. Lindsey Graham announced his republican presidential candidacy. Also has strong words for those considering joining terrorist groups. Rick Santorum also wants to bomb the extremists worldwide. John read fan tweets. A recent poll states more than half of republicans believe or are unsure whether or not Obama wants to invade Texas. Hour 1 Source Articles: Sign up for The Young Turks daily source articles email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/PLlqD Mass arrests, revenge fears after deadly Texas biker gang shootout http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-usa-texas-shooting-arrests-idUSKBN0O316B20150518 Jade Helm 15: Texas Military Takeover Gains GOP Voter Traction http://www.ibtimes.com/jade-helm-15-texas-military-takeover-gains-gop-voter-traction-1921269 Obama Puts Focus on Police Success in Struggling City in New Jersey http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/us/politics/obama-to-limit-military-style-equipment-for-police-forces.html Sen. Lindsey Graham Is 'Having A Blast' As He Preps Presidential Run http://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2015/05/18/407662108/sen-lindsey-graham-is-having-a-blast-as-he-preps-presidential-run

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Ana joins jimmy and john as host. Sgt. James Brown reported to turn himself in on a drunk driving charge. Brown was killed by police while in custody. His death was said to be a result of “sickle cell”. Police continue to treat those in their custody as “throwaways”. Rep sanchez has some unsavory comments about the native american  people. Oklahoma fracking reports have been compromised by being evaluated by someone invested in petrol, creating a conflict of interests. Ana reads fan tweets. LGBT spokesperson attacked at balloon releasing ceremony in Russia. Jimmy says “fundamentalists are fundamentalists”. Byron Battista went to a dry cleaner and asked for a refund after his pillows were not cleaned and received a check with gay slurs on the name line. Leah Remini opens up about joining the church of scientology. She realized when it began to affect her daughter that it was time to quit. Hour 2 Source Articles: Sign up for The Young Turks daily source articles email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/PLlqD Shocking Video: Texas Soldier Dies After Telling Jail Guards He Couldn’t Breathe 20 Times http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2015/5/15/shocking_video_jailed_sgt_james_brown Senate Candidate Loretta Sanchez Makes Disparaging Gesture About Native Americans http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/17/loretta-sanchez-whooping-native-americans_n_7300466.html The Heartbreaking Moment That Made Leah Remini Question Her Dedication To Scientology http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/18/leah-remini-scientology_n_7293434.html California's Rosali Cleaners Labels Gay Man 'Sodomite' After Losing Court Case http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/16/rosali-cleaners-sodomite_n_7293788.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592

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Bonus Episode, May 18, 2015

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Post Game featuring Ana Kasparian and Jimmy Dore!

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