EPISODE 41: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN 9.27.22

09/27/22 • 42 min

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KYRSTEN SINEMA SHOULD RESIGN

A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: I do not know how or why Senator Sinema of Arizona can still identify as a Democrat after appearing with Mitch McConnell at an event that was for all intents and purposes a Republican Campaign Rally for the mid-terms. Sinema praised McConnell for his "respect for the Senate" even though it was McConnell who made up a rule that denied Merrick Garland even a hearing for the Supreme Court and stole the seat for the Republicans. She blamed everybody BUT the Republicans for politics becoming "radicalized, spiraling steadily downward into bitter and tribal extremism" and never mentioned January 6th. She forecast a Democratic defeat in November. (9:53) I explain my personal relationship with Kyrsten Sinema, first as a friend, then in a brief dating relationship, then again as a friend, spanning nearly eight years, and her deterioration from as liberal and progressive a person as I've ever met to a clown who has fallen for Mitch McConnell's act. She should resign from the Senate - Arizona's governor would be required by law to name a Democratic replacement - and take her deliberate unwillingness to recognize the threat to democracy posed by the Republicans, and utilize it either to challenge Tulsi Gabbard for the role OF Tulsi Gabbard, or go host "Meet The Press."

B-Block (19:00) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: Edda in The Bahamas (20:13) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: The Meadows texts: the "Crown Jewels" of the 1/6 Investigation; Liz Truss has them invoking the 119 days of George Canning; Ken Paxton flees. (22:45) IN SPORTS: The Judge Watch Never Stops; Brett Favre suspended by SiriusXM. (24:35) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Our boy Chuck Todd, the American Senator who doesn't know how to pronounce "9/11," and the Elitist cheering for the defeat of the Elitists without realizing he IS an Elitist, vie for the honors.

C-Block (31:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: It actually happened: the president of NBC summoned us to his 52nd Floor office to warn us that MSNBC was about to be taken off the air by order of the Chairman of G.E. because HIS MOMMY TOLD HIM TO.

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KYRSTEN SINEMA SHOULD RESIGN

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EPISODE 40: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN 9.26.22

TRUMP BACKING AWAY FROM "Q" OVER ROYALTIES?

A-Block (1:47) SPECIAL COMMENT: At his latest rally Trump had security stop his cultists from doing the Q-Anon Sieg Heil and seemed to be backing away from the conspiracy theory. Or is it just that he found out he'll have to pay money for the damned "Q Song"? (5:15) Shocking developments as two excerpts from Maggie Haberman's book are actually relevant and revelatory as Trump confesses his true motivation for everything: the fear that people won't know who he is (9:07) And the Italian elections may seem remote and irrelevant, except that the apparent winner, the anti-LGBTQ anti-migrant fascist, is another Steve Bannon protege.

B-Block (14:25) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: Jelly Belly and Cooper in California (15:56) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: Kevin McCarthy thinks he's quoting Lincoln when he's actually quoting a bank ad; JR Majewski says it's classified; Everybody hates Kyrsten, and NASA says 'Kiss your asteroid goodbye." (20:26) IN SPORTS: NFLPA has a headache over Too, and Judge stuck on 60. Plus the argument that the most homers is automatically the RECORD for homers is nonsense. The most strikeouts in a season isn't the RECORD for strikeouts, nor is the most steals. (27:52) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Somebody doesn't like my criticisms of CNN henchman Chris Licht, the Congressman who says women shouldn't vote, and what do you mean 'The Soviets irradiated Richard Nixon?'

C-Block (33:13) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: For 46 years, I have told the saga of my ill-fated hero Fred Merkle and how they changed the rules on him in the middle of the game in September, 1908. But this'll be the first time I've told the extraordinary story of what his great-grandson did as a toddler, as his parents and I watched in astonishment, that left us wondering about reincarnation!

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EPISODE 42: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN 9.28.22

OATH KEEPERS COULD SCREW TRUMP

A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: Keep your eye on the trial of Stewart Rhodes and the Oath Keepers as jury selection continues today. Rhodes' defense is: he and his terrorists were acting on what were to be legal orders from Trump as President. So...they just guessed that would be the case? They assumed? THEY HAD TO HAVE BEEN TOLD. Told? By whom? What will they say in their own defense and who will testify to what communications or meetings or conspiracies? They are on trial for Seditious Conspiracy and perhaps decades in jail and who they blame could be close to Trump - or Trump himself. (5:07) Other Oath Keepers have already flipped and implicated Roger Stone, Stop The Steal, and The Proud Boys (7:05) And ex-Trump physician, Congressman Ronny Jackson, who supposedly reached out to Stewart Rhodes for protection during the attempted coup.

B-Block (15:16) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: Jinxie in Brooklyn (16:39) IN SPORTS: Sure they clinched their division, but what about Aaron Judge's home run drought? And now that the NFL has cancelled its All-Star Game will the other leagues follow suit? (20:32) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: The book banners of Bucks County PA taking it an extra yard, the University of Idaho, and the DeSantis appointee who just quit after a KKK photo surfaced, compete for honors (24:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: In the world of the movie "Network" it was 47 years ago this week that things began to go off the rails for Howard Beale, Max Schumacher, Diana Christensen, and the UBS Evening News. For my money, it's the greatest movie of all time - and especially the most prophetic.

C-Block (37:03) More on "Network" and the 23 separate prophecies of auteur Paddy Chayefsky, who saw in 1976 what the rest of us could not imagine: what television news would look like in 2022.

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Countdown with Keith Olbermann - EPISODE 41: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN 9.27.22

Transcript Summary

In Episode 41 of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann," the podcast delves into various topics. It starts by highlighting Senator Doctor Roger Marshall's memorable moment on Fox Business and News Max, where he forgot the term "9/11." The episode also discusses MSNBC's challenge with Bill O'Reilly and Fox News, potentially putting the network at risk. Keith criticizes Senator Kirsten Cinema, urging her to resign if she wants to challenge Tulsi Gabbard and accusing her of aligning with Republicans. He emphasizes the dangers of partisanship and radicalization in politics. The speaker addresses Rachel Maddow's refusal to let her show be dictated by corporations and reveals a secret meeting between Zucker, Roger Ailes, and Murdoch. Furthermore, the episode touches on various news updates and scandals while expressing dissatisfaction with Cinema's performance as a senator and criticizing her for prioritizing moneyed interests over principles. The episode ultimately concludes with a farewell message and information about the podcast. If you're interested in insightful political analysis and behind-the-scenes discussions, this episode is a must-listen.

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EPISODE 41: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN 9.27.22 Top Questions Answered

How did the tension between CNN and Fox News affect their coverage?

Zucker's goodwill towards Fox was disappearing, resulting in a freeze on mentioning Fox.

Why did Rachel Maddow threaten to leave her show?

Maddow refused to have her show dictated by corporations and threatened to leave if she couldn't report on Fox-related stories.

What deal did Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow make?

They made a deal to give it 33 days to resolve the issue of reporting on Fox and censorship concerns.

What caused tension within NBC?

Olbermann had to sneak in a script criticizing Fox, causing tension within NBC.

Were there any secret meetings related to this issue?

There were secret meetings between Zucker, Roger Ailes, and Murdoch.

How did a GE executive's boast backfire for NBC?

A GE executive's boast about resolving the issue with Fox publicly backfired for NBC.

What was the goal for NBC regarding their liberal commentary?

The goal was to prevent NBC's liberal commentary from being removed from the network.

Who was the speaker criticizing in the episode?

The speaker criticized Kirsten Cinema, the senior Senator from Arizona, and called for her resignation.

What accusations were made against Cinema?

Cinema was accused of aligning with Republicans, including Mitch McConnell, and contributing to the elimination of the sixty vote threshold and confirmation of conservative Supreme Court justices.