Bonus Episode, January 6, 2016

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Ana tries to figure out her grumpiness. John and Ana dive into the timeline of doing the main show.

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The Young Turks, January 6, 2016

The Young Turks: January 06, 2016

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North Korean bomb. Gun control debate. Oregon militia. Rubio's boots. Clinton and Chris Matthews. Ana and Iadarola hosting. North Korea claims to have successfully tested a hydrogen bomb. Ana isn’t buying the fact that the country has the capabilities to have this weaponry. The U.S. Nat’l Security spox relayed doubt in the reports. Presentation of the biggest myths regarding gun control and the reality of public support behind the specific regulatory measures being mentioned in popular media and among politicians. Background checks and perception on Obama’s approach made the list of positive aspects that have been misreported. Bill O’Reilly proposed wild solutions to the gun control debate, but did claim that background checks are sensible. Video of his talking points memo that proposed more prison terms since only hardcore criminals carry out gun violence in America. An Oregon militia member was interviewed by MSNBC while holding his rifle. Video of the man detailing how he will not be taken alive by the authorities since there is a warrant for his arrest. Marco Rubio is catching attention for his new fashionable heeled boots he was wearing while on the campaign trail. Other Republican contenders have criticized Rubio’s choice with a hint of homophobia. Hillary Clinton dodged Chris Matthews’ question about whether or not she believes in Socialists and Democrats. Video of her labelling herself as a Progressive Democrat. Ana isn’t buying this label. Hour 1 Source Articles: Sign up for The Young Turks daily source articles email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/PLlqD Did North Korea Detonate a Hydrogen Bomb? Here’s What We Know http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/07/world/asia/north-korea-hydrogen-bomb-q-a.html Even Bill O’Reilly says the NRA should stop being ‘paranoid’ about Obama’s gun order http://www.rawstory.com/2016/01/even-bill-oreilly-says-the-nra-should-stop-being-paranoid-about-obamas-gun-order/ Oregon militant vows to die before being arrested as feds move to end occupation https://www.rawstory.com/2016/01/oregon-militant-vows-to-die-before-being-arrested-as-feds-move-to-end-occupation/ Serious Adult Presidential Candidates Make Fun of Marco Rubio’s Fancy Shoes http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2016/01/06/republicans_make_fun_of_marco_rubio_s_fancy_heeled_boots.html

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Ana and Iadarola. More than 100 German women have come forward with stories of mass sexual assault and theft on NYE in Cologne. The female mayor of the city warned women of behaving in a way that would put them in a position to be assaulted. Alabama Chief Justice has vowed to ignore federal laws on same sex marriage and has encouraged other judges to do the same. A recent poll of 1000 adults showed that a majority think creating a safe environment for college students is more important than absolute free speech. An analysis of marijuana dispensaries in Denver are disproportionately zoned to end up in poor communities with ethnic minorities. A man is complaining about the TSA meticulously patting down his 10 year old daughter for over 2 minutes over a Capri Sun. Video of the father’s footage of the extensive search. Ana sees the pat down as normal, just inconvenient. Hour 2 Source Articles: Sign up for The Young Turks daily source articles email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/PLlqD Father Outraged By 'Uncomfortable' TSA Pat-Down on 10-Year-Old Daughter http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/father-outraged-uncomfortable-tsa-pat-down-10-year-old-daughter-n491191 Ala. Chief Justice Roy Moore Bans Gay Marriage and He Means It This Time http://www.mediaite.com/online/ala-chief-justice-roy-moore-bans-gay-marriage-and-he-means-it-this-time/ Victims speak out after nightmare New Year in Cologne http://www.euronews.com/2016/01/05/victims-speak-out-after-nightmare-new-year-in-cologne/ Plurality of Americans say colleges should police student speech http://www.campusreform.org/?ID=7133

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