Not funny. I think its important to acknowledge were unified by our common humanity. I would like to expose the positivity as aspiring to greater things. What should a revolution look like . Many people want a revolution, but im asking you what it will be like. Well, i think what it wont be like is a huge disparity between rich and poor where 300 americans have the same amount of wealth as the 85 million poorest americans. Where theres an exploited and underserved underclass that has been continued to be ignored. Welfare is slashed while cameron and osborne go to court to continue the rights of bankers to continue receiving their bonuses. Thats all im saying. In his new book, revolution Russell Brand details his ideas of an alternative way to organize and says we all have a right to join the conversation. He said theres no heroic revolutionary figure in whom we can invest hope except for ourselves as individuals together. Joining me now, comedian, actor, author and media commentator, R
Well get the update from the pentagon very soon. Of the 3200 u. S. Troops, tom, that are due to set up in west africa, build hospitals and help with care. I understand only 200 there now. Were talking about ramping up. The administration said it does not support banning flights from west africa. In part because of the ongoing screening at the airport and because it could hinter the ability of getting doctors and supplies into the country. Additional screening steps are likely here at home. From the front lines of west africa to the front door of america and all out push to get ahead of ebola. On monday the president announced additional screening is coming from passengers arriving from the ebola hot zone. 3200 troops will head to west africa to build 17 field hospitals, air lift supplies, and train local health authorities. It takes focussed, speed, for us to get ahead of the transmission rate. We have a plan. We have the people. And were moving fast and hard in order have a success we
I am a revolutionary, nonviolent socialist. I am a sensationalist. All in starts right now. Good evening from new york city. Im chris hayes. Voting is already under way, the first real snapshot in two key states, theres some good news for democrats. In isle way, a statistical dead heat and Democratic Senatorial Campaign said today that more than 21,000 iowans have already voted. Of those, 53 are registered as democrats and just 19 are unafilated. Over 44,000 people have requested ballots as of yesterday and over 18,000 of those people didnt vote in 2010. Of those voters, nearly 29 are democrats. All of this is important because democrats are increasingly banking on holding on to the senate by using the turnout machine theyve now spent six years building during the obama era. In the end, all that matters is whos going to turn out. And, right now, the polling using existing likely voting models have republicans with a pretty strong lead. Polls show Republican Senate candidates leading ar
A new book called revolution. We have a pantheon of celebrities we overvalue, overworship, overplay. You have to look at alternative ways of thinking. Me personally, i dont think change can come from within the political system. Covering his views from everything on drug laws to voting to the redistribution of wealth. Its the media that tells us our stories, the stories we believe about ourselves. Yesterday, Russell Brand went on a 12 1 2 minute rant on little ol me. Not funny. I think its important to acknowledge were unified by our common humanity. I would like to expose the positivity as aspiring to greater things. What should a revolution look like . Many people want a revolution, but im asking you what it will be like. Well, i think what it wont be like is a huge disparity between rich and poor where 300 americans have the same amount of wealth as the 85 million poorest americans. Where theres an exploited and underserved underclass that has been continued to be ignored. Welfare i
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