2020 ElectionWednesday, 09.30.2020

Post-Debate Reaction

"That was a shitshow."

"That was a shitshow."

Wednesday, 09.30.2020

Post-Debate Reaction

Canada is the new champion of COVID vaccinations, while Florida … is not. The White House enlists the titans of TikTok to get young people vaccinated, but it fails to extend the eviction moratorium. And if you needed another reason to love Dolly Parton, we’ve got it.

Monday, 08.02.2021

How Ron DeSantis Lost The Pandemic

Simone Biles is back on the beam. College students get surprise debt relief. And Dolly Parton weighs in on #FreeBritney. What more could you ask for on this fine Monday?

Monday, 08.02.2021

Top 5 Clips of August 2nd

As the Delta variant rages, a leaked CDC document reveals top health officials urgently need to revamp the messaging around vaccines. Over in the NFL, 88% of players have gotten at least one vaccine shot. In the Marvel Universe, Black Widow has honed in on a new target: Disney. And in the gaming world, frat boy culture is getting its “Me Too” reckoning.

Friday, 07.30.2021

Vaccine Pressure Works, Just Ask The NFL

Roughly 39 million U.S. households receive monthly payments (averaging $423) through the temporarily expanded Child Tax Credit. Set to expire in December, some Democrats — including Sen. Cory Booker — want to make them permanent.

Friday, 07.30.2021

The Expanded 2021 Child Tax Credit

Special Advisor to CA Governor Gavin Newsom and Former Mayor of Stockton, CA, Michael Tubbs sits down to discuss California's new state-wide basic income program and how a guaranteed income can create a better society.

Friday, 07.30.2021

Recount Conversations: Michael Tubbs

Speaker Nancy Pelosi gets candid about the eviction moratorium and why it should be extended. Amanda Knox slams Matt Damon for profiting off her life with a new movie. And Israel residents over 60 receive the world's first COVID booster shots.

Friday, 07.30.2021

Top 5 Clips of July 30th

As COVID variants surge and new vaccine mandates roll out across the country, let’s compare the three states with the highest and lowest vaccination rates. Plus, allow us to introduce you to Suni Lee: 18-year-old Minnesota native, daughter of Hmong refugees, and now, Olympic gold medalist.

Thursday, 07.29.2021

What Difference Do Vaccines Make? We’ll Show You

Basic income is rising in favor among Americans on both sides of the aisle. California is now the first to approve a state-funded basic income program as 90% of parents receive the child tax credit. Special advisor to the governor Michael Tubbs discusses his high hopes for UBI’s immediate future.

Thursday, 07.29.2021

Universal Basic Income Now Favored by Majority of Voters

Suni Lee’s family reacts to her gold medal. Sandy Hook families may finally get a settlement. And the Philippine president gives a blunt warning: “For all I care, you can die anytime.”

Thursday, 07.29.2021

Top 5 Clips of July 29th

Four officers relived their trauma from Jan. 6 so the country could understand what they experienced that day. Trump supporters left them vulgar voicemails instead. In other deranged outrage, Americans are criticizing Simone Biles over her decision to withdraw from the Olympics to focus on her mental health.

Wednesday, 07.28.2021

Simone Biles Doesn’t Need Your Advice

As the Delta variant rips through Trump country, some Republicans and Fox News hosts have gotten praise for their newfound urging of vaccinations. But how much has really changed?

Wednesday, 07.28.2021

Delta, Disinformation, and the GOP Dance

Dr. Fauci says the CDC “hasn’t flip-flopped at all” regarding mask guidance. Two Hollywood actors say there’s “no point” in overbathing. And Nancy Pelosi calls Kevin McCarthy “such a moron.”

Wednesday, 07.28.2021

Top 5 Clips of July 28th

On Capitol Hill, in an effort to set the record straight once and for all, law enforcement officers recounted the gruesome details of January 6th in front of the House select committee. Over in Tokyo, in a setback for Team USA — but a step forward for mental health awareness — Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympics team competition.

Tuesday, 07.27.2021

Jan. 6 Officer to GOP: Your Indifference Is Disgraceful

After more than a year of calls to "defund the police," more and more cities across the country are launching alternative response programs, so that fewer cops and more mental health workers are responding to 911 calls. New York's pilot program is already seeing signs of success.

Tuesday, 07.27.2021

Success For NYC’s Mental Health Response Pilot Program

Republicans’ attempted protest of the 1/6 committee hearing gets protested itself … and then swiftly canceled. Officer Daniel Hodges has a funny response to GOP lawmakers comparing the insurrection to a "normal tourist visit." And Joe Biden has a little message for the unvaccinated.

Tuesday, 07.27.2021

Top 5 Clips of July 27th

40% of all new COVID cases in the U.S. are concentrated in only three states: Florida, Missouri, and Texas. The committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection will gavel in tomorrow, with Rep. Cheney and Rep. Kinzinger joining the Dems looking for answers. Frito-Lay workers will end their strike and benefit from a new, better contract. And a pair of 13-year-old girl skaters are sticking it to the man at the Olympics — and getting some new hardware to prove it.

Monday, 07.26.2021

The Great Vaccinated/Unvaccinated Divide

New vax mandates are incoming in NYC & CA, combat missions are outgoing in Iraq, and an electrified Aussie swim coach is breaking it down after a win in Tokyo. Your highlight reel of the day, all here on Recount Wire.

Monday, 07.26.2021

Top 5 Clips of July 26th

After signing a ban on vaccine passports, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is now at a loss for what to do about the state’s COVID spike. During the pandemic, the combined stock value of seven Silicon Valley companies grew 70% to more than $10 trillion. Plus, imagine this: social workers responding to 911 mental health calls instead of police. It’s happening in New York City.

Friday, 07.23.2021

Roll [Up Your Sleeves] Tide!

President Biden thanks Fox News for changing their tune on vaccinations. Tennessee removes the bust of a KKK grand wizard from its State Capitol. And one MLB team gets a much-needed makeover.

Friday, 07.23.2021

Top 5 Clips of July 23rd

Republicans are doubling, tripling, even quadrupling down on the revisionist history of January 6th. In China, streets have turned to rivers, subways to swamps, and regular people into first responders. And in California, frat boy gaming culture is finally getting its day in court.

Thursday, 07.22.2021

A “Loving” Crowd of Insurrectionists?

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