Ep 1015. Mon, May 7, 2018

On the May 7, 2018 episode of The Young Turks, the hosts delve into the latest news stories of the day. The first topic of discussion is the resignation of White House Chief of Staff John Kelly’s deputy, Kirstjen Nielsen. The hosts examine Nielsen’s legacy at the Department of Homeland Security, where she faced criticism for her implementation of Donald Trump’s zero-tolerance immigration policy.

The show then moves on to a new report from the United Nations, which warns that one million plant and animal species could be at risk of extinction. The hosts explore the causes of this crisis, including climate change, habitat loss, and pollution, and discuss what can be done to address it.

Next, the hosts turn their attention to the ongoing controversy surrounding the imprisonment of Chelsea Manning, who refused to testify before a grand jury investigating Wikileaks. The hosts discuss Manning’s history of activism and her decision to take a stand against what she sees as government overreach.

The show also covers the latest developments in the investigation into Trump’s ties to Russia. The hosts examine reports that intelligence agencies warned former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn about his contacts with Russian officials early on in the Trump administration, and discuss what this could mean for the ongoing investigation.

Finally, the hosts take a closer look at a recent study that found that millennials are facing significantly worse economic conditions than previous generations at the same age. The hosts examine the factors behind this trend, including rising levels of student loan debt, housing costs, and stagnant wages.

Throughout the episode, the hosts offer their characteristic mix of sharp analysis and wry humor, dissecting the day’s news stories with insight and perspective.