4 chapters across the catalog
Donald Trump characterized the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith as a "rigged deal" and a "political stunt." Former Attorney General William Barr suggested on PBS that Trump could face a potential indictment if the DOJ proves he misled the government regarding sensitive documents. Legal experts anticipate that the special counsel's investigation could reach a decision within the first three months of 2023.
Former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith is returning to television with a primetime news program on CNBC. The move is seen as an attempt by NBC Universal to bolster its evening lineup, which also includes Joy Reid taking over the former Chris Matthews slot on MSNBC. Smith's show will follow "Shark Tank" and is expected to provide a more traditional news alternative to the network's financial programming.
Birthday Shoutouts, Donor Acknowledgments, Human Resources
The hosts read a list of donors contributing between $50 and $130, including birthday wishes for Daniel Baxter and congratulations to William Smith on his new child, Liam. They also acknowledge a "douchebag" shoutout from Cara Pirello to her uncle Brian. The segment reinforces the community aspect of the show's funding model.
Al Smith, William Jennings Bryan, 1924 Election History
A deep dive into the 1924 Democratic National Convention explains how the party split between urban anti-corruption figure Al Smith and religious populist William Jennings Bryan. The hosts use this history to argue that the current Republican split will not necessarily destroy the party long-term, as the Democrats won four consecutive terms just eight years after their 1924 disaster.
