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Booed & Scrubbed: Spain Edits Trump Out Of World Cup Celebration

Booed & Scrubbed: Spain Edits Trump Out Of World Cup Celebration

Discussing the embarrassing moment (among others) when U.S. President Donald Trump tried include himself in Spain's victory celebration.. only to be edited out later. === Merch: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Patreon: http://TheRationalNational.com/Join YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join http://twitter.com/DavidDoel https://bsky.app/profile/daviddoel.bsky.social http://twitter.com/TRNshow http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational https://facebook.com/trnshow

2 days ago
Viral Ben Shapiro Clip Is A Reminder Why I Don't Do Ad Reads

Viral Ben Shapiro Clip Is A Reminder Why I Don't Do Ad Reads

Ben Shapiro's recent viral clip involving Lindsey Graham and an ad read, is a reminder why I don't do sponsorships. == Merch: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Patreon: http://TheRationalNational.com/Join YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join http://twitter.com/DavidDoel https://bsky.app/profile/daviddoel.bsky.social http://twitter.com/TRNshow http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational https://facebook.com/trnshow

2 days ago
American Idiots: Trump & Oil-Soaked Republicans Blame Canada For Wildfires

American Idiots: Trump & Oil-Soaked Republicans Blame Canada For Wildfires

Trump and his band of Republican clowns are blaming Canada for wildfire smoke when they themselves are awash with oil & gas money, and anti-environment policy. === Merch: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Patreon: http://TheRationalNational.com/Join YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join http://twitter.com/DavidDoel https://bsky.app/profile/daviddoel.bsky.social http://twitter.com/TRNshow http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://firesmoke.ca/forecasts/current/ https://tinyurl.com/njaupuek (Republicans threaten Canada with sanctions over drifting wildfire smoke, The Guardian) https://tinyurl.com/yhzpymdw (Bernie Moreno on Fox News blaming Canada) https://tinyurl.com/59brjf5k (Wildfires and Climate Change, NASA) https://tinyurl.com/ymvsn2fk (Lisa McClain blames Canada) https://tinyurl.com/3c4ywp7a (Jack Bergman anti-environment posts) https://tinyurl.com/yfmzjvxc (Republicans blast Canada over wildfire smoke, air quality in northern U.S., CBC News) https://tinyurl.com/y8t2ydu6 (Trump post)

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‘Blame Canada’: Trump & Climate-Denying Republicans Blame Canada For Wildfires

‘Blame Canada’: Trump & Climate-Denying Republicans Blame Canada For Wildfires

Trump and his band of Republican clowns are blaming Canada for wildfire smoke when they themselves are awash with oil & gas money, and anti-environment policy. === Merch: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Patreon: http://TheRationalNational.com/Join YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join http://twitter.com/DavidDoel https://bsky.app/profile/daviddoel.bsky.social http://twitter.com/TRNshow http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://firesmoke.ca/forecasts/current/ https://tinyurl.com/njaupuek (Republicans threaten Canada with sanctions over drifting wildfire smoke, The Guardian) https://tinyurl.com/yhzpymdw (Bernie Moreno on Fox News blaming Canada) https://tinyurl.com/59brjf5k (Wildfires and Climate Change, NASA) https://tinyurl.com/ymvsn2fk (Lisa McClain blames Canada) https://tinyurl.com/3c4ywp7a (Jack Bergman anti-environment posts) https://tinyurl.com/yfmzjvxc (Republicans blast Canada over wildfire smoke, air quality in northern U.S., CBC News) https://tinyurl.com/y8t2ydu6 (Trump post)

4 days ago
Sky Turns Orange As Canada Hits #1 In Worst Air Quality

Sky Turns Orange As Canada Hits #1 In Worst Air Quality

Whether it's Doug Ford, Mark Carney, or Pierre Poilievre; our political leaders have failed us. As wildfires rage in northern Ontario, the smoke from it has caused Toronto to reach the number 1 spot on the 'most polluted global major city ranking'. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:46 We're #1 02:25 CN Rail video 04:29 Insane images & video 05:32 Doug Ford 08:05 Mark Carney 11:06 Pierre Poilievre 14:05 Conclusion My video mentioned in the segment: https://youtu.be/Ifndbvi9VrY?si=MX5QzaeR1Ohw_n3- === Merch: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Patreon: http://TheRationalNational.com/Join YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join http://twitter.com/DavidDoel https://bsky.app/profile/daviddoel.bsky.social http://twitter.com/TRNshow http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/yteysren (Toronto has the worst air quality in the entire world right now, BlogTO) https://tinyurl.com/yb4w6rhb (Devin Heroux's picture used in thumbnail) https://tinyurl.com/mwp8pths (Steve Russell pictures) https://tinyurl.com/mrtjz8rc (Mark Robinson video) https://tinyurl.com/469ntufy (Wildfire smoke turns Toronto sky orange, prompts air quality alerts across Ontario, Toronto Star) https://tinyurl.com/ye2xy4ye (CN Rail video shared by Sol Mamakwa) https://tinyurl.com/z6a4uuh6 (Rail worker captures harrowing video as wildfire closes in on CN train, CTV News) https://tinyurl.com/56kmyhjs (FireSmoke map) https://tinyurl.com/y35ryf4c (Christy Somos images) https://tinyurl.com/4rxu8aud (video shared by lyndo tyler) https://tinyurl.com/4rasp6uk (Why Aren’t We Ready?, The Walrus) https://tinyurl.com/hbe492cy (Ford's 'reckless' budget cuts, Orillia Matters) https://tinyurl.com/45wx6nay (Tina Yazdani report) https://tinyurl.com/49wnxwm8 (Clients of lobby firms connected to premier, his nephew given tens of millions in training funds, The Trillium) https://tinyurl.com/2vmrywhe (Carney Prioritizes New Pipeline, Drops Climate Ambition, The Grind) https://tinyurl.com/ys3vsctv (Youth unite with advocacy groups to take federal government to court for “planning to fail” on 2030 climate target, ecojustice) https://tinyurl.com/5dvahfau (Guilbeault says Canada 'backsliding' on climate action as he resigns as MP, CBC News) https://tinyurl.com/2nz654ma (Pierre Poilievre video)

6 days ago
But Why Though: Canadian MPs Eye-Raising Reaction To Lindsey Graham's Passing

But Why Though: Canadian MPs Eye-Raising Reaction To Lindsey Graham's Passing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, and MP Mélanie Joly, all released effusive statements about Lindsey Graham following his passing when they really didn't have to say anything. === Merch: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Patreon: http://TheRationalNational.com/Join YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join http://twitter.com/DavidDoel https://bsky.app/profile/daviddoel.bsky.social http://twitter.com/TRNshow http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/4xe86vkc (UN) https://tinyurl.com/5fv4pua6 (clip, Lindsey Graham on Fox News) https://tinyurl.com/mwrycje8 (clip, Lindsey Graham on annexing Canada) https://tinyurl.com/45zskdch (Mark Carney reaction to Lindsey Graham) https://tinyurl.com/njkxa6u5 (Trump reaction to Lindsey Graham) https://tinyurl.com/bdhn8e2c (Independent) https://tinyurl.com/4cma6hd7 (Anita Anand reaction to Lindsey Graham) https://tinyurl.com/37sdmtz5 (Melanie Joly reaction to Lindsey Graham)

1 week ago
Billionaire Goes Viral For Defacing The Stanley Cup

Billionaire Goes Viral For Defacing The Stanley Cup

Billionaire owner of the NHL's Stanley Cup winning team the Carolina Hurricanes is making headlines for putting his young children's names on a trophy typically reserved for players, coaches, and staff. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:59 Hurricane’s Post 03:24 Engraving rules 06:50 Online reactions 10:47 How Tom Dundon got rich 12:09 How Dundon treats staff === Merch: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Patreon: http://TheRationalNational.com/Join YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join http://twitter.com/DavidDoel https://bsky.app/profile/daviddoel.bsky.social http://twitter.com/TRNshow http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/3vfydhsd (Carolina Hurricanes post) https://tinyurl.com/45v36zxe (Why are children of Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon named on Stanley Cup? Explaining NHL’s engraving process, The Athletic) https://tinyurl.com/mr3hdrkn (Before Tom Dundon Agreed to Buy the Portland Trail Blazers, Oregon Accused the Company He Created of Predatory Lending, ProPublica) https://tinyurl.com/5n7tppcp (What Kind of Owner Will Tom Dundon Be for the Trail Blazers?, Rose Garden Report) https://tinyurl.com/2b92hhky (Tom Dundon On Cutting 70 Portland Trail Blazers Employees: “More People Just Creates More Problems”, Yahoo Sports) https://tinyurl.com/mrxkd9f7 (How Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon brought cheap cost-cutting measures from Hurricanes to Portland, Yahoo Sports)

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The Graham Platner Mess

The Graham Platner Mess

My thoughts on the entire Graham Platner mess. Francesca Fiorentini's video I referenced: https://youtu.be/2uLVXe9RQUQ?si=wa7PobYpMI6Su5WH === Merch: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Patreon: http://TheRationalNational.com/Join YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join http://twitter.com/DavidDoel https://bsky.app/profile/daviddoel.bsky.social http://twitter.com/TRNshow http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/4d9fby6r (Washington Post) https://tinyurl.com/2ebd8dva (The Hill) https://tinyurl.com/2fb7dhfr (Politico) https://tinyurl.com/yh7pxycb (Nathan Bernard) https://tinyurl.com/shwpvpcm (CNN) https://tinyurl.com/2bhnxntp (Anthony Emerson) https://tinyurl.com/yc8xxkaz (Ken Klippenstein) https://tinyurl.com/56ydf5j8 (Vox) https://tinyurl.com/37vjtr69 (NPR)

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Cosplay Cowboy: Pierre Poilievre Gets Roasted Over Satin “Warrior Not Woke” Outfit & Speech Combo

Cosplay Cowboy: Pierre Poilievre Gets Roasted Over Satin “Warrior Not Woke” Outfit & Speech Combo

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre looked absolutely ridiculous in his satin cowboy outfit as he gave a speech stating "We will re-instill a warrior culture, not a woke culture." I discuss the online reaction, the origins of his talking points, and recent polling. === Merch: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Patreon: http://TheRationalNational.com/Join YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join http://twitter.com/DavidDoel https://bsky.app/profile/daviddoel.bsky.social http://twitter.com/TRNshow http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/cxumyspf (clip, h/t Scott Robertson) https://tinyurl.com/mpebtmzd (full Pierre Poilievre speech at Calgary Stampede) https://tinyurl.com/5n6mrhw2 (Poilievre Again Parrots Pete Hegseth’s Call for ‘Warrior Culture’, The Maple) https://tinyurl.com/4nr4s6ye (full Pete Hegseth speech) https://tinyurl.com/26waberh (Gallup polling) https://tinyurl.com/2c5ef684 (Mediaite) https://tinyurl.com/2s3th7e8 (CNN polling) https://tinyurl.com/yc4cmbyk (Liaison Polling) https://tinyurl.com/3sbt5b8t (Angus Reid polling)

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Trump Pressures FIFA To Unsuspend USA Player From World Cup

Trump Pressures FIFA To Unsuspend USA Player From World Cup

FIFA has reversed the suspension of USA's top goal scorer Folarin Balogun, following a pressure from Donald Trump and The White House. === Merch: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Patreon: http://TheRationalNational.com/Join YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join http://twitter.com/DavidDoel https://bsky.app/profile/daviddoel.bsky.social http://twitter.com/TRNshow http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/3v9rt7hv (Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play, NYT) https://tinyurl.com/5cnsfzw2 (Fifa Article 27, h/t Rob Harris)

2 weeks ago