The Young Turks, May 22, 2015

The Young Turks: May 22, 2015

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Ben, John, and Jimmy Dore hosting. The first Fox GOP debate will only allow the top 10 competitors based on poll numbers, leaving a few big names off the list, including Rick Santorum, who is now complaining. Ben thinks his complaints are valid. New AG Loretta Lynch is defending the NSA program, hoping that that the spying portion won’t expire with scare tactics about Americans being in harm’s way. Videos of her making her case to CBS’ morning show. 5 of the largest banks were hit with record fines for their illegal activities that rigged the financial system. Their punishment was simply billions of dollars of fines and firings, while no jail time was even proposed for these criminals. Fox News took on the Planned Parenthood poll that asked which candidate is the worst for women’s reproductive rights. Video of Hasselbeck pointing out that it's impossible for Fiorina to be bad on Women’s rights since she’s a woman. An Iowa Representative is proposing an amendment that would keep kids from participating in conferences that address LGBTQ issues, but doesn’t know what it even stands for. Video of the exchange with another State Congressman. Hour 1 Source Articles: Sign up for The Young Turks daily source articles email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/PLlqD Elisabeth Hasselbeck Falsely Claims Planned Parenthood Poll Attacked Carly Fiorina http://www.newshounds.us/20150521_elisabeth_hasselbeck_falsely_claims_planned_parenthood_poll_attacked_carly_fiorina Loretta Lynch: We’ll Be ‘Less Safe’ If Patriot Act Expires http://www.mediaite.com/tv/loretta-lynch-well-be-less-safe-if-patriot-act-expires/ Rick Santorum Denounces Fox News Curbs on Debate http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/05/22/rick-santorum-denounces-fox-news-curbs-on-debate/ Five big banks agree to pay more than $5 billion to settle regulatory charges http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/five-big-banks-agree-to-pay-more-than-5-billion-to-settle-regulatory-charges/2015/05/20/bdedb770-fefb-11e4-833c-a2de05b6b2a4_story.html

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Ana replaces John for SCS. The Duggar’s eldest son has admitted to doing inappropriate sexual acts as a teenager, forcing him to resign from his lobbying position with Family Research Council. When his parents were made aware of his activities, they proceeded to cover it up multiple times. Mike Huckabee jumped to Duggar’s defense via Facebook. Jimmy talks about how big of a hypocrite Huckabee is. Ana points out that when Lena Dunham revealed that she had sexual curiosity with her little sister at age 7, the National Review went after her, but they haven’t touched this story at all. Many Irish citizens that moved away are traveling back for an upcoming same sex marriage vote. If passed, the country will be the 1st to pass same sex marriage country-wide. A new Kansas law would limit a welfare recipient’s amount to take out of an ATM to $25/day. With the ATM fees included, it lowers recipients’ monthly amount. Jimmy talks about the demonization of the poor in America. Hour 2 Source Articles: Sign up for The Young Turks daily source articles email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/PLlqD Josh Duggar Responds to Child Molestation Allegations https://celebrity.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/josh-duggar-named-in-underage-sex-abuse-scandal--report-195532368.html Huckabee stands by Duggar family: 'Good people make mistakes' http://www.politico.com/story/2015/05/mike-huckabee-supports-josh-duggar-family-molestation-118213.html Ireland on course to be first country to legalise gay marriage by popular vote http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/may/22/irish-voters-travel-home-around-world-vote-same-sex-marriage People are outraged about a Kansas law that critics are calling a 'tax on the poor' http://finance.yahoo.com/news/people-outraged-kansas-law-critics-193229718.html

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Bonus Episode, May 22, 2015

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Post Game from Facebook News headquarters in New York City!

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