Daily Show Prep: Monday, July 17

Daily Show Prep: Monday, July 17

 

South Bend couple’s home trashed by former tenants

The Smiths could get a lawyer and ask the court to issue a judgment on the couple, which affects their credit and garnishes future wages until it’s paid back. So far, they’re reluctant to do so.

Outrage as Dallas officials threaten to tear down wall honoring fallen police officers because it ‘runs afoul of regulations’ | Fox News

Dallas Commissioner Votes AGAINST Honoring Murdered Police Officers – Says They Brought It On Themselves

Commissioner John Wiley Price said the officers brought it on themselves.

Debunked: Women’s March blames ‘NRA member’ for racist sign, turns out she’s a pink-hatted activist – Red Alert Politics

The official social media account for the Women’s March is blasting an individual who held a hateful, racists sign amongst NRA counter-protesters this weekend. The Women’s March says the sign is held by a National Rifle Association (NRA) counter protester, but Red Alert Politics has identified the individual as a left-wing supporter of the Women’s March.

Study: Trump Dominated Clinton on Twitter in 2016 Election Despite Attacking Her Less – Breitbart

A new study that analyzed the use of Twitter in the 2016 presidential election discovered that President Donald Trump utilized social media much more effectively than opponent Hillary Clinton.


Hour 2

Kid Rock Tweets More On Running For Senate | The Daily Caller

It appears that Kid Rock’s run for the Senate in 2018 is officially happening.

Trump Administration Jobs Remain Vacant | The Daily Caller

Trump has announced only 36 percent of the 188 leadership positions below the secretary level, according to the New York Times analysis. Obama had announced 78 percent by the same time.

Democrats Spooked by Drop in Colorado Voter Registration Amid Trump Probe Into Voter Fraud

Democrats are apparently spooked by a sudden drop in voter registrations in the key swing state of Colorado, with Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez arguing that it is connected to President Trump’s investigation into electoral fraud in the 2016 election — and promising to fight back against it.

Home Depot Fires Veteran For Trying To Stop Shoplifters – The Burning Truth

A 70-year-old veteran working at a Home Depot store tried to stop shoplifters taking thousands of dollars worth of merchandise, but his attempted intervention cost him his job.

These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Indiana For 2017 – RoadSnacks

1. South Bend


Hour 3

VIRAL VIDEO: Clueless Anti-Trump Protesters Don’t Know Why They Are Against POTUS

One individual in a Spiderman mask crouching on the floor begins rambling semi-incoherantly, stating, “No Trump says no to racism.”

Al Gore: Trump Just Tweets — He Is ‘Not Getting Anything Done’ – Breitbart

GORE: Every day it’s another set of tweets and another set of controversies, and they’re not getting anything done.

I then ran through a list of accomplishments that will be posted later.

Trump’s Energy Policies Result in Lower Prices at the Pump and Inflation Dropping to 1.6%

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics the US inflation rate decreased to an eight month low in June to 1.6%.

Border Patrol union chief praises ‘miraculous’ drop in illegal immigration under Trump

“As far as the Trump administration’s efforts on immigration, this is something they campaigned heavily on,” he said. “At six months, where we are on meeting those promises, we are seeing nothing short of miraculous. If you look at the rhetoric that President Trump has given, it has caused a number of illegal border crossings to go down. We have never seen such a drop that we currently have.”

Polls: Donald Trump Earns High Ratings on the Economy

A new Bloomberg poll shows that Trump has a 47 percent approval rating on job creation versus 40 percent who disagree and 46 percent approval ratings on the economy versus only 44 percent who disagree.

52 Percent Think Dems Don’t Stand For Anythin | The Daily Caller

Only 37 percent of respondents believed that the Democratic Party “stands for something,” while 52 percent of respondents said the party “just stands against Trump.”

Poll: Democrats almost as unpopular as Trump – MFP

On the other hand, Democrats do not appear to be benefiting from Trump’s unpopularity.

Line-Of-Duty Police Deaths Up 30 Percent Mid-Year

Line-of-duty police deaths for the first six months of 2017 were up 30 percent over police deaths for the same time period in 2016.

Daily Show Prep: Monday, July 17

Daily Show Prep: Thursday, July 13

 

AP Exclusive: Senator’s family business uses Mexican labor

An Indiana senator railed against Carrier Corp. for moving manufacturing jobs to Mexico last year, even as he profited from a family business that relies on Mexican labor to produce dye for ink pads, according to records reviewed by The Associated Press.

Dem Apologizes After Threatening Trump | The Daily Caller

“Words cannot even begin to describe the level of revulsion I feel after reading Representative Scott Hamann’s recent tirade that has come to light,” Kouzounas said in a statement. “Perhaps the most alarming aspect of this tirade is an implied death threat against our president.”

Look out, Fight for 15: Here come the robot waitresses – Red Alert Politics

A robot waitress is drawing crowds and national attention to a pizza place in Multan, Pakistan, and to the future of the automated service industry.

Federal Appeals Court: You have the constitutional right to record the police – Red Alert Politics

Last week, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that the First Amendment does apply to the filming of police officers. This ruling affirms five other previous appeals court rulings.


Hour 2

Surveillance Video Shows Venus Williams Did Not Cause Fatal Car Accident – Breitbart

Based on the evidence obtained in the ongoing investigation, it has been determined the vehicle driven by Venus Williams lawfully entered the intersection on a circular green traffic signal and attempted to travel north through the intersection to Ballenisles Drive.

Charlie Gard can be saved, says US professor called in by White House

A US professor telephoned Great Ormond Street Hospital at the request of the White House offering dramatic new evidence in the fight to keep Charlie Gard alive.

Eight Myths Debunked: Parents of Baby Charlie Gard Set Record Straight on Son’s Health

The parents of baby Charlie Gard have set out to debunk assertions about Charlie’s development, comfort, and quality of life, as they fight to have their son released from hospital to receive experimental treatment in the U.S., standing by their position that as long as Charlie is still fighting “then we’re still fighting”.

Ten Years Of Hamas Rule And Gaza Deemed ‘Unlivable,’ UN Report Says

The report, “Gaza – 1o Years On”, published by the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO), said living conditions in Gaza are deteriorating “further and faster” than the last investigation predicted, and that its 2 million residents are suffering from substadard healthcare, education, incomes and a dire lack of electricity and fresh water.

Texas police department commends teen nearly fired for offering cop free cookie | Fox News

A Texas police department on Wednesday honored a teen who was almost fired for buying an officer a free cookie earlier this month.


Hour 3

Perez Paid Rival $22,270 After He Dropped Out of DNC Chair Race, Gave Perez Endorsement

Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez transferred large sums of money to a former rival’s campaign after he dropped out of the DNC chair race and endorsed Perez.

DNC’s Perez covered debt of rival-turned-supporter after chairmanship race – POLITICO

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who dropped out of the race shortly before the voting began, did not have debt after the campaign and did not receive any transfers from Perez, spokespeople said.

New Report: Income-share agreements are a real alternative to student debt – Red Alert Politics

ISAs provide an alternative to repaying federal or private loans that students must repay (and don’t forget interest). Under an ISA, an entity funds a student’s college education in exchange for a percentage of the individual’s future income. Low-income students pay a small share, while high-income students pay more. The repayment lengths and periods vary and are pre-determined by the investor.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Signs Law Making Female Genital Mutilation a Felony – Breitbart

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed several bills into law Tuesday, increasing the penalties for female genital mutilation.

Education Dept Disputes ‘Rape Culture’ | The Daily Caller

An official for the Department of Education said that 90 percent of sexual assault accusations amount to drunk sex or regret after sex, according to a Wednesday report.

Edu Dept Head Forced To Apologize | The Daily Caller

“What I said was flippant, and I am sorry,” she said in her statement. “All sexual harassment and sexual assault must be taken seriously — which has always been my position and will always be the position of this department … My words in the New York Times poorly characterized the conversations I’ve had with countless groups of advocates.”

Trump, Jr.’s meeting with a Russian sounds scandalous, only if you don’t read the facts – Red Alert Politics

This is where the facts of the meeting become important. The lawyer promised information about Russian illegal donations to Clinton and the DNC. Trump, Jr. wasn’t promised hacked DNC data or Clinton emails. A Russian said she had proof other Russians gave money illegally to the Clintons. Can you imagine the Clinton campaign turning down this meeting if the role was reversed? If a random Russian had information about other Russians illegally funding Trump’s campaign, John Podesta certainly would have met with her.

Thursday, June 29 – Hour 2 Podcast

 

Minnesota woman charged with killing boyfriend in video stunt – StarTribune.com

She quoted him as replying, “ ’Because we want more viewers. We want to get famous.’ ”

South Bend council member wants city to fund housing rehab along with new construction | Local | southbendtribune.com

Preston-Williams and those working with her on 100 Homes in 500 Days have asked the administration to seek council approval of $6 million — $3 million in each of the next two years — to fund a grant program for the home construction effort. She has said that many people in her west side district can’t find newer homes with three bedrooms, two baths and two-car garages. It might cost $160,000 to build the home, and yet it will appraise for much less than that when finished because of surrounding property values.

South Bend faces $3.05 million loss in 2020 btw.

Owner of Old Saybrook seafood market boiling mad about lobster picture

Yes it was a huge lobster, and yes it is a novelty that we all don’t see very often, but really the bigger picture was this is a TSA agent that is going through our personal property and taking selfies.”

https://twitter.com/TSAmediaMikeM/status/879331108609036289?refsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwtnh.com%2F2017%2F06%2F27%2Fowner-of-old-saybrook-seafood-market-boiling-mad-about-lobster-picture%2F

Trump backers hold sit-in at Starbucks after staff mocks woman in Trump T-shirt | Miami Herald

A group of Republicans turned the tables on a Charlotte Starbucks Saturday, after its staff was accused of mocking a customer for wearing a Donald Trump tee-shirt.

Daily Show Prep: Monday, October 17

Hour 1

South Bend Police cleared in arrest of Notre Dame’s Devin Butler – 95.3 MNC

South Bend’s police chief says the officers involved in the arrest of Notre Dame football player Devin Butler have been cleared of any wrongdoing.

Notre Dame’s Devin Butler pleads guilty to resisting arrest – 95.3 MNC

A suspended Notre Dame football player has entered a plea of guilty to a class A misdemeanor of resisting arrest.

Indiana State Police calls allegations of voter registration fraud “completely false” – 95.3 MNC

“Every allegation by Patriot Majority USA against the Indiana State Police is completely false. In fact, it is clear from evidence documented to date that we have uncovered intentional acts of fraud by representatives of Patriot Majority USA,” said Captain David Bursten, Chief Public Information Office for the Indiana State Police.

JUDGE JEANINE Speaks With Witnesses Who TOTALLY DEBUNK Trump Groper Accusers (VIDEO)

Judge Jeanine spoke with two witnesses who totally debunked two Trump accusers.


Hour 2

Judge dismisses Newtown families’ lawsuit against gun maker

A judge on Friday dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit by Newtown families against the maker of the rifle used in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting massacre, citing an embattled federal law that shields gun manufacturers from most lawsuits over criminal use of their products.

Hillary Clinton: ‘Incomprehensible’ that Gun Makers Aren’t Liable for Misuse of Stolen Guns – Breitbart

Hillary Clinton responded to the dismissal of the suit by calling it “incomprehensible” and reaffirmed her determination to change laws so that crime victims can sue gun manufacturers.

Google Introduces new Fact-checker thanks to all of the political lies being spread – HYPELINE

COMMENTS That’s right! You can finally call out bias wherever you may see it now thanks to Google. Well, you could have before, but now it’s much easier!

BLM protesters block traffic, attack cars at IU-Bloomington

One frustrated driver sought to drive slowly through the crowd of protesters, apparently hoping they would clear a path, but the students merely banged on and shattered a portion of his windshield.


Hour 3

O’Keefe Reveals ‘Bird-Dogging’ to Incite Violence at Trump Events

The goal of “bird-dogging”: to create a sense of “anarchy” around Donald Trump that would undermine his political support. Often, the tactic uses the most vulnerable people — including the elderly and disabled — to maximize shock value.

Attorney for ‘Bird-Dogging’ Victim: Assault Charges a ‘Hoax’

An attorney for Richard L. Campbell, the man accused of punching a protester outside a Donald Trump rally in Asheville, North Carolina, last month tells Breitbart News that a new video produced by James O’Keefe’s Project Veritas showing a Democratic consultant claiming responsibility for the incident should exonerate her client.

‘Quid pro quo’: FBI files show top State official tried to ‘influence’ bureau on Clinton emails | Fox News

A senior State Department official proposed a “quid pro quo” to convince the FBI to strip the classification on an email from Hillary Clinton’s server – and repeatedly tried to “influence” the bureau’s decision when his offer was denied, even taking his plea up the chain of command, according to newly released FBI documents.

 

Interview: Aaron Goldstein From Michiana Brewers Supply Talks Smart Streets In South Bend

Downtown South Bend’s Smart Streets initiative is being peddled as an awesome project by Mayor Buttigieg. The Mayor is also saying businesses aren’t suffering, and are happy with the project. We haven’t been hearing that at all. We’ve heard from several businesses in downtown that Smart Streets have been business crushing, and the Mayor’s administration isn’t supporting them.

Aaron Goldstein from Michiana Brewers Supply wanted to come on the show to address what small businesses are going through in downtown South Bend during the Smart Streets project.

BrewMichiana.com