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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
November 9, 2025
The Democratic Party showed signs of life all around the country with last week's off-season elections. Helping us make sense of it all is Molly Jong-Fast, opinion writer for The New York Times and host of the Fast Politics podcast!
Molly examines NYC's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and why his campaign was so successful. Can he actually deliver on the promises he's made in the campaign? Molly shares her thoughts on some lessons Democrats nationwide could learn from his win.
All of this is going on during the longest-ever government shutdown with a President holding a "Great Gatsby”-themed party at Mar-a-Lago while the economy struggles and Trump continues his tariff wars.
Plus, Molly gives her perspective on the redistricting battles around the country, the nationwide ICE raids, Trump corruption, and more! - 11/09/2025.
LISTEN to Molly's podcast “Fast Politics”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-politics-with-molly-jong-fast/id1645614328
READ Molly’s latest piece in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/opinion/trumps-great-gatsby-party-did-not-accept-snap.html
Al Franken - Molly Jong-Fast on The 2025 Elections!
The Democratic Party showed signs of life all around the country with last week's off-season elections. Helping us make sense of it all is Molly Jong-Fast, opinion writer for The New York Times and host of the Fast Politics podcast!
Molly examines NYC's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and why his campaign was so successful. Can he actually deliver on the promises he's made in the campaign? Molly shares her thoughts on some lessons Democrats nationwide could learn from his win.
All of this is going on during the longest-ever government shutdown with a President holding a "Great Gatsby”-themed party at Mar-a-Lago while the economy struggles and Trump continues his tariff wars.
Plus, Molly gives her perspective on the redistricting battles around the country, the nationwide ICE raids, Trump corruption, and more! - 11/09/2025.
LISTEN to Molly's podcast “Fast Politics”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-politics-with-molly-jong-fast/id1645614328
READ Molly’s latest piece in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/opinion/trumps-great-gatsby-party-did-not-accept-snap.html
November 9, 2025
Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week's biggest news, like someone collapsing in the Oval Office during a press conference, Zohran Mamdani becoming the new mayor of New York City and Dick Cheney passing away.
Pete Davidson Talks About His and Colin Jost’s Staten Island Ferry
Pete Davidson stops by Weekend Update to discuss him and Colin Jost losing money on their Staten Island ferry.
SNL - Weekend Update
Executive Collapses in Oval Office, Zohran Mamdani Elected New Mayor of NYCWeekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week's biggest news, like someone collapsing in the Oval Office during a press conference, Zohran Mamdani becoming the new mayor of New York City and Dick Cheney passing away.
Pete Davidson Talks About His and Colin Jost’s Staten Island Ferry
Pete Davidson stops by Weekend Update to discuss him and Colin Jost losing money on their Staten Island ferry.
November 9, 2025
This year's Rockefeller Center Tree, donated by the Russ family of East Greenbush, arrived at its downtown destination on Saturday.
Soon, the tree will be festooned with lights and topped with a Swarovski crystal star, and will stay up until mid-January, when the wood will be milled and donated to Habitat for Humanity. - Aired on 11/08/2025.
The Rockefeller Center Tree arrives! - CBS6 Albany
This year's Rockefeller Center Tree, donated by the Russ family of East Greenbush, arrived at its downtown destination on Saturday.
Soon, the tree will be festooned with lights and topped with a Swarovski crystal star, and will stay up until mid-January, when the wood will be milled and donated to Habitat for Humanity. - Aired on 11/08/2025.
November 9, 2025
A new University of Michigan poll found consumer sentiment has hit a 3-year low, including among independents, as Trump tries to counter it with positive messaging on the economy. Co-Founder & Director of Economic Policy at Veda Partners Henrietta Treyz joins Alex Witt to discuss. - Aired on 11/08/2025.
Trump's 'wildly out of touch' take on everyday prices is baffling economists - MSNBC Reports
A new University of Michigan poll found consumer sentiment has hit a 3-year low, including among independents, as Trump tries to counter it with positive messaging on the economy. Co-Founder & Director of Economic Policy at Veda Partners Henrietta Treyz joins Alex Witt to discuss. - Aired on 11/08/2025.
November 9, 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senators are holding a rare Saturday session in a bid to get a deal to end the government shutdown over the line. Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX) joins Alex Witt to share her perspective on the impacts of the shutdown on SNAP recipients, lessons from this week’s off-year elections, and more. - Aired on 11/08/2025.
Love Thy Neighbor: Dem Rep. calls for empathy after visit to food pantry shows strain on supplies - MSNBC Reports
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senators are holding a rare Saturday session in a bid to get a deal to end the government shutdown over the line. Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX) joins Alex Witt to share her perspective on the impacts of the shutdown on SNAP recipients, lessons from this week’s off-year elections, and more. - Aired on 11/08/2025.
November 9, 2025
Food pantries around the country are asking for donations and hundreds of flights are being canceled as the government shutdown stretches everyday Americans thin. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) joins Alex Witt to share her insight on impacts to her constituents in Florida and the willingness of Democrats to make a deal. - Aired on 11/08/2025.
'Death by 1,000 cuts': Dem Rep. accuses GOP of trying to dismantle Obamacare during shutdown - MSNBC Reports
Food pantries around the country are asking for donations and hundreds of flights are being canceled as the government shutdown stretches everyday Americans thin. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) joins Alex Witt to share her insight on impacts to her constituents in Florida and the willingness of Democrats to make a deal. - Aired on 11/08/2025.
November 9, 2025
Senate Republicans swiftly shot down a Democrat proposal to end the shutdown that would have seen Obamacare subsidies extended for one year.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) joins Alex Witt to share his insight on the effects of the shutdown, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest move, and a personal story of his time working with House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. - Aired on 11/08/2025.
'Put Mike Johnson's job on LinkedIn!': Dem Rep. slams Speaker for keeping House home for weeks - MSNBC Reports
Senate Republicans swiftly shot down a Democrat proposal to end the shutdown that would have seen Obamacare subsidies extended for one year.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) joins Alex Witt to share his insight on the effects of the shutdown, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest move, and a personal story of his time working with House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. - Aired on 11/08/2025.
November 9, 2025
Glenn Kirschner joins Stephanie Miller to discuss how the more power the Supreme Court cedes to Trump, eventually he will no longer have use for them, Steve Bannon's announcement that of Democrats win the midterms some of MAGA could go to prison including himself, the "sandwich thrower's" acquittal, the likely dismissal of the cases against James Comey and AG Letitia James, and if Jack Smith is not allowed give public testimony, he will find a way to report publicly. - 11/08/2025.
Jack Smith is About to UNLEASH H*LL on Trump! - Glenn Kirschner - Political Voices Network
Glenn Kirschner joins Stephanie Miller to discuss how the more power the Supreme Court cedes to Trump, eventually he will no longer have use for them, Steve Bannon's announcement that of Democrats win the midterms some of MAGA could go to prison including himself, the "sandwich thrower's" acquittal, the likely dismissal of the cases against James Comey and AG Letitia James, and if Jack Smith is not allowed give public testimony, he will find a way to report publicly. - 11/08/2025.
November 9, 2025
Russia suffered its heaviest losses since the start of the full-scale invasion — around 25 thousand soldiers killed in just one month. That’s according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Russia has launched another massive strike across Ukraine, using more than 450 drones and 45 missiles of various types. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Alliance’s nuclear capabilities. TV Host Sofia Nazarenko will share the latest news surrounding the war in Ukraine. - 11/09/2025.
⚡️NATO addressed Putin! Russia didn't expect this. Zelenskyy tore apart the Kremlin - War & Politics 24
Russia suffered its heaviest losses since the start of the full-scale invasion — around 25 thousand soldiers killed in just one month. That’s according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Russia has launched another massive strike across Ukraine, using more than 450 drones and 45 missiles of various types. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Alliance’s nuclear capabilities. TV Host Sofia Nazarenko will share the latest news surrounding the war in Ukraine. - 11/09/2025.
November 9, 2025
Despite major pro-democracy wins in 2025, the fight is far from over. This video exposes the next phase of Trump and the Republicans' playbook — and what voters, lawyers, and journalists must do now to defend democracy before it’s too late. Marc Elias of Democracy Docket gives his expert take on politics, news, and current events.
8 Ways Republicans Will Subvert The 2026 Election - Democracy Docket
Despite major pro-democracy wins in 2025, the fight is far from over. This video exposes the next phase of Trump and the Republicans' playbook — and what voters, lawyers, and journalists must do now to defend democracy before it’s too late. Marc Elias of Democracy Docket gives his expert take on politics, news, and current events.
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