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Are the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine going to scare people away? And the real cost of the lockdowns. Links: Pelosi, Schumer say $908 billion economic relief package should be starting point for talks - The Washington Post Coronavirus stimulus update: Pelosi and Schumer back bipartisan relief bill Herd Immunity as a Coronavirus Pandemic Strategy Debate - YouTube GOP official debunks Trump's voting conspiracy - CNN Video Kids' COVID cases on the rise, but most are mild, new data show | CIDRAP Excess deaths show the true impact of COVID-19 in the U.S. | Hub The Week in 60 Minutes #6 - with Andrew Neil and WHO Covid-19 envoy David Nabarro What No One Is Saying About The Lockdowns The letter signed by hundreds of doctors calling the lockdowns themselves a “mass casualty incident” The COVID Pandemic Could Lead to 75,000 Additional Deaths from Alcohol and Drug Misuse and Suicide Study: Absolutely NO excess deaths from COVID-19 A closer look at U.S. deaths due to COVID-19 - The Johns Hopkins New

Right on time. It's a Trump style concession and it's hardly satisfying for those who wanted to see him lose. I'll share my take on the bigger strategy at play by Trump. But first, we vaccinate ourselves from the media's COVID-19 fear porn. Links: Skelton: Newsom shows hypocrisy at dinner party amid COVID-19 - Los Angeles Times Photos emerge of mask-less Gavin Newsom breaking his rules for private gatherings - Trump unexpectedly held a 63-second press conference Ghislaine Maxwell lawyers complain about jail conditions for Jeffrey Epstein friend Lawsuit Reveals Tyson Managers Took Bets On How Many Workers Would Get COVID-19 : NPR Betting Pool? Tyson Managers Bet on How Many Workers Would Get COVID. Advocates Call It Grim Pattern | Democracy Now! Managers at Tyson meat plant had betting pool on how many workers would get Covid, lawsuit alleges - CNN Media, administration deal with conflicts - The Washington Post Biden says the White House is cooperating fully with his transition but Trump s

In his final days, Trump is trying to pull off one last win, and the establishment is trying everything they can to stop him. Plus, my current thoughts on the renewed lock downs around the country and at home, and my two favorite moments from this week’s big tech hearing. Links: GOP senators slam Democrats on COVID-19 stimulus, presidential transition - YouTube Video: Joe Biden Candid Talk on Whether to Prosecute Trump Security officials worry Israel and Saudi Arabia may see the end of Trump as their last chance to go to war with Iran Iran fires up advanced uranium centrifuges installed at Natanz site | Daily Mail Online Israel says IDF targeted sites related to Iran's Quds Force,... Fears of foreign policy chaos in Trump's final days fueled by Iran bombing report COVID cases are spiking, but our attention isn’t - Axios GOP breaks with Trump firing of cyber chief: Adds to 'confusion and chaos' | TheHill Fed's Powell signals emergency credit programs should be extended | Reuters PPP fun

The transition of power is off to a rocky start; furthermore, we're told it could cause the next 9/11 style disaster. I debunk the Trump Coup hype, explain what's going on at the Supreme Court this week, and react to the new COVID-19 lockdowns. Links: Here's Every Trump Campaign Lawsuit Filed Since Election Day | Time Mary Trump says her uncle is attempting a coup on departure from White House Can Trump actually stage a coup and stay in office for a second term? | US news | The Guardian So is President Trump staging a coup, or what? | Will Bunch Newsletter Doctrine of Severability: The concept and its application The historian Jon Meacham, who wrote of ‘the soul of America,’ has been working on Biden’s speeches. - The New York Times Jon Meacham 'abandoned' rules of journalism as the secret Biden speechwriter on MSNBC's payroll, experts say Opinion | MSNBC’s Jon Meacham problem - The Washington Post MSNBC contributor Jon Meacham didn't disclose he reportedly helped write Biden&

While the media projects the worst-case scenario, I suspect the Trump team has a more strategic plan in play. Plus, my reaction to Joe Biden's projected victory. Links: Trump will lose his Twitter ‘public interest’ protections in January - The Verge The Lawyer Behind Michael Flynn’s Scorched-Earth Legal Strategy - POLITICO Washington’s successful vote-by-mail system wasn’t built overnight | Crosscut Trump refuses to accept election results, says it's 'far from over' ‘This f---ing virus’: Inside Donald Trump’s 2020 undoing - POLITICO Voters rejecting the war on drugs is a win for public health | Ars Technica Biden wins presidency, Trump denied second term in White House, Fox News projects | Fox News Biden defeats Trump for White House, says 'time to heal' Ivanka's daughter Arabella flashes Churchill's V-for-victory sign | Daily Mail Online US Election - Joe Biden vows ‘we're going to WIN' and warns against ‘partisan warfare' as count drags on Pennsylvania postal

My thoughts on the election mess. I breakdown each campaign's post-election night positioning. And I discuss the potential validity of election fraud. Links: Download the 6hr+ Election Night Stream New "RIGHT NOW" Discord room Support Unfilter

While we wait for results, I wanted to share the night with you. Catch the memes in realtime, and analyze the different TV networks coverage of this historic night. Links Full live stream video New "RIGHT NOW" Discord room Twitter restricts President Trump tweet for making up election rules - The Verge Justice Department approves use of armed agents to investigate voter fraud claims - Washington Times Twitter, Facebook and YouTube Survived Election Day. More Tests Loom. - The New York Times A GOP-Linked 'Stop the Count' Facebook Group Is Gaining Thousands of Members a Minute Joe Biden says he will rejoin Paris climate agreement on first day as president - Business Insider BREAKING: Michigan County Discovered Omitting Votes for Trump Fact check: No fraud in Wisconsin overnight vote spike https://twitter.com/fleccas/status/1324216584219623424 Biden, Trump campaigns dig in for legal fight with key battlegrounds undeclared | Fox News USPS disregards court order to conduct ballot sweeps in 1

Nothing is more important than winning. The final days before the 2020 election have been very revealing. Leaked audio details new connections discovered in Hunter's emails and the Trump team's reckless drive to win. Links unfilter on Twitch Covid-19 prompts new lockdowns in France, Germany - CNN Germany and France announce new national lockdowns, saying they have lost control of the coronavirus - The Washington Post Covid in Australia: Melbourne's 3-Month Lockdown Has Bleak Lessons for World - Bloomberg Covid in Australia: Melbourne to exit 112-day lockdown - BBC News Election Night: How TV News Is Preparing for Coverage - Variety Biden, in Sign of Confidence, Will Visit Iowa in 2020 Election's Final Days - The New York Times Trump Campaign Website Hacked, Officials Confirm | Heavy.com Yuriy Lutsenko: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com Glenn Greenwald on How Media's Trump Fear Mongering is Reminiscent of Bush Era Tactics - YouTube CHINA-RELATED NATIONAL SECURITY MATTER: FBI

Russiagate is back, but this time it's personal. My take on how the Biden campaign has blown their response to Hunter's emails, and why this is going to get a lot dirtier. Plus when Dr Fauci thinks we'll be done with masks, and a few of my favorite stories and clips from the week. Links: Biden braces for Trump's attacks on Hunter at debate - POLITICO FBI in possession of Hunter Biden's purported laptop, sources say | Fox News Joe Biden FINALLY responds to Hunter Biden laptop scandal and calls it a ‘smear against his family’ by Trump ‘henchmen’ Trump, unhappy with questions from '60 Minutes' host Lesley Stahl, threatens to release interview himself Ukrainian lawmaker claims second laptop belonging to Hunter's contacts has been seized by officials | Daily Mail Online https://twitter.com/SeanLangille/status/1318673941624426497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1318676659374067719%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3%2Ccontainerclick_0&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia

Watching big tech censor real corruption never gets old; I'll analyze and contextualize this week's Biden Bombshell. Plus the exciting moments from Amy Coney Barrett's hearing confirmation hearings and my real-time breakdown of Nancy's Pelosi's meltdown with Wolf. Links: The New York Post’s Hunter Biden smear story doesn’t make any sense | Media Matters for America Nancy Pelosi goes into meltdown and calls CNN's Wolf Blitzer a 'Republican apologist' | Daily Mail Online Nancy Pelosi has meltdown during CNN interview as she is challenged over holding up Trump’s $1.8tn stimulus – The Sun House Judiciary Committee Republicans Release Hunter Emails Biden Email LEAK Shows Evidence Joe Biden LIED About Ukraine Dealings, Democrats Are Freaking Out - YouTube Smoking-gun email reveals how Hunter Biden introduced Ukrainian businessman to dad | New York Post - YouTube Mike Arrington's DM Twitter warns users that Hunter Biden story in New York Post may be 'unsafe' - Washingt

After almost four years of covering Trump, the media has a nervous breakdown right in front of our eyes. I document one of the craziest weeks in the Trump presidency, break down the stimulus collapse, and my thoughts on the QAnon crackdown. Links: Why Are Democrats Praying for the Speedy Recovery of a “Fascist Dictator”? USPS Worker in NJ Arrested for Allegedly Dumping Mail, Including Election Ballots – NBC New York “Sociopathy”: Psychiatrist says Trump's behavior “meets criteria for a locked psychiatric facility" | Salon.com DOJ Frees Federal Prosecutors to Take Steps That Could Interfere With Elections, Weakening Long-standing Policy — ProPublica Trump Symptom-Free for 24 Hours, Says White House Doctor - WSJ White House physician says Trump has been "symptom-free for over 24 hours" - Axios Lost one-tonne elephant seal sparks total mayhem after wandering into Chilean town and roaring at locals Pence Team Agrees to Plexiglass Barrier at Debate With Harris Over half of voters expect viol

Trying something new here, live streaming some of my early clip collection and first reactions to big news events. Then putting my longer form thoughts into the weekly show. I go into detail in this live stream and would like your feedback on the idea I propose. Video of the stream here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/42295324 Note: I don't expect I'll release all of these live streams in the MP3 feed, but the historical nature of this one seemed to warrant it.Support Unfilter

Some quick follow up thoughts on the debate (yes a few more..). With a little more time to process the shitshow, I've got a few more observations to share with you. Links: Common Sense 320 – Steering Into the Iceberg Moderator Chris Wallace Calls Debate 'a Terrible Missed Opportunity' - The New York Times Predict It Betting Election Pools Biden campaign raises its biggest hourly sum as first debate ends | Reuters Presidential Debate Schedule: When Is the Next Debate? - WSJ Presidential Debate Ratings Down Hard From 2016’s Record High – Deadline Sponsored By:Patreon: You are the sponsor, help support the show at patreon.com/unfilterSupport Unfilter

What a toilet fest. The first presidential debate of 2020 was more like a boxing match. I replay and breakdown the best attacks, the weakest attacks, and the context behind them. Links: 2020 Election Predictions | Who will be the next president? Biden campaign raises its biggest hourly sum as first debate ends | Reuters Presidential Debate Schedule: When Is the Next Debate? - WSJ Presidential Debate Ratings Down Hard From 2016’s Record High – Deadline Debate commission says it will make changes to format | KOMO CNN's Wolf Blitzer Jeopardy Fail -$4600 - YouTube The worst presidential debate of all time Biden to Trump Debate Interruptions: 'Will You Shut Up, Man? Wolf Blitzer: I Wouldn't Be Surprised If This Was The Last Debate Between Trump and Biden | Video | RealClearPolitics A hot mess of a debate, and a bad plan by Trump: Goodwin Biden Fact Check - Trump Condemns White Supremacy (and Leaders) 20 TIME! - September 30th, 2020 Biden Releases Tax Returns Ahead of Debate With Trump - WSJ Trump

Don't let the Supreme Court doomsdayers scare you; we've been through this before. The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg has exposed rank hypocrisy. I take names and break it all down. Plus, my new outlook on the state of the world. Links Democrats worry Feinstein can’t handle Supreme Court battle - POLITICO Trump says Supreme Court needs ninth justice to decide election - BNN Bloomberg What If Trump Refuses to Concede? - The Atlantic The Trump campaign is reportedly 'discussing contingency plans to bypass election results' GOP senators release explosive report on Hunter Biden, Burisma Senate report links Hunter Biden to trafficking ring PolitiFact | In Context: The 'Biden Rule' on Supreme Court nominations in an election year PolitiFact | In Context: Is there a 'Biden Rule' on Supreme Court nominations in a presidential election year? Why the ‘Biden Rule’ Doesn’t Apply in 2020 - WSJ Topics for First Debate Between Biden and Trump Revealed What is Court Packing? Supreme Court V

Assange is in court, but all you're hearing about is Trump. The Snowden exposed NSA programs are ruled illegal, and Assange's first couple of days in court are off to a rough start. I'll share the unusual details. Plus, we go back in time to see how political coverage has shifted during the Trump years. Links: Meet Julian Assange's Australian lawyer Jennifer Robinson | Daily Mail Online ‘Not The Same Joe Biden’: White House Stenographer Says Former VP's 'Mental Acuity' Has Deteriorated Large Hadron Collider Creates Matter From Light Pelosi, Mnuchin agree on plan to avoid government shutdown Bob Woodward Releases Audio of His Interviews With Trump Trump disclosed secret weapons system to Woodward: book | TheHill Woodward book: Former intel chief Dan Coats believed "Putin had something on Trump" - Axios Trump says he knew coronavirus was 'deadly' and worse than the flu while intentionally misleading Americans, new book report - Houston Chronicle White House tas

Public opinion on the BLM protests is shifting dramatically. Both parties are working fast to make it an election issue they can win on. Plus, some essential COVID-19 developments not getting much attention and highlights from The People's Convention. Links: Court rules NSA phone snooping illegal — after 7-year delay How a night of protest turned deadly in Kenosha - YouTube Kenosha shooting timeline: Tracking Kyle Rittenhouse l ABC News - YouTube Kenosha Protests, Violence Expose Racial Disparities Among The Worst In The Country : NPR Support for Black Lives Matter dips 9 points since June: poll | TheHill Trump attacks take a toll on Black Lives Matter support - POLITICO Riots: the violence is turning many away from supporting BLM Support for Black Lives Matter Drops 13 Points in Wisconsin Rioting is beginning to turn people off to BLM, Biden has no solution Perceptions Of Race Relations In U.S. Sink To New Low And Support For BLM Dips, Surveys Say Could A Backlash Against Black Lives Matter Hurt Bid

They just need your consent to run the country. Why the candidates can't be bothered to address real issues the public cares about, and the reason the media enables them. Links: Hatch Act Overview Noam Chomsky - The 5 Filters of the Mass Media Machine - YouTube Noam Chomsky - Manufacturing Consent - YouTube Turkey’s Erdogan warns Greece against taking ‘path to ruin’ Authorities identify officer who they say shot Jacob Blake China says US U-2 spy plane disrupted its military exercises - CNN Turbulent reality collides with GOP convention plans How Trump could pull off another upset - Axios Republican Convention: Best and Worst Moments From Night 2 – DNyuz RNC 2020: Night 2 key moments - YouTube Mike Pence takes the stage at 2020 RNC - YouTube 2 killed during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin (GRAPHIC WARNING) - YouTube Dems threaten subpoenas as DeJoy pushes back against attacks - POLITICO Kenosha officer reportedly hit with brick during overnight protests | Fox News Kenosha protesters, police clash again

Decades of mistakes come to a head. How an American institution is being twisted to serve a secret agenda. Links Stop Panicking About the Post Office | by Nick Harper | Aug, 2020 | GEN Saagar Enjeti: Post Office Freakout Is Russiagate 2.0, Here Are The FACTS - YouTube Trump campaign launches ads questioning Biden's mental faculties | Fox News Could horse antibodies treat COVID-19? - YouTube "Report of the Select Committee on Intelligence United States Senate on" by Select Committee on Intelligence United States Senate After years of big moments, Bill Clinton's DNC role shrinks Clinton gets her I-told-you-so moment | TheHill "We're here for black lives matter, fuck these white c&@ts" - Portland rioters say after robbing and beating a white trans woman Democratic National Convention Ratings Down From 2016 | Politics | US News A bipartisan group secretly gathered to game out a contested Trump-Biden election. It wasn’t pretty - The Boston Globe A car-size asteroid called 20

They call her a progressive, but that's a lie. I dive into the strategy behind Joe Biden picking Kamala Harris, and why Trump will struggle to adapt. Plus some of the biggest news of the week, and the clip that nearly left me doing a spit-take. Links: Accuracy of U.S. coronavirus data thrown into question as decline in testing skews drop in new cases Members Of CDC Advisory Panel Slammed Trump Admin Move To Divert COVID Data | Talking Points Memo As Kamala Harris Joins Biden Ticket, Wall Street Sighs in Relief - WSJ Joe Biden attacks Bush 41 for being soft on crime and drugs - YouTube Kamala Harris Hopes You'll Forget Her Record as a Drug Warrior & Draconian Prosecutor - YouTube Kamala Harris’s Presidential Campaign Owes $1.1 Million to Vendors - Bloomberg Coronavirus Live Updates - The New York Times Covid-19 Data Reporting System Gets Off to Rocky Start - WSJ Trump administration's coronavirus hospital data reporting system leading to delays - Axios Kamala Harris Built a ‘Digital Army’—