IF THERE'S NO HELL, I HOPE THEY MAKE ONE FOR TRUMP - 9.30.24 | Countdown with Keith Olbermann

IF THERE'S NO HELL, I HOPE THEY MAKE ONE FOR TRUMP - 9.30.24 | Countdown with Keith Olbermann

SERIES 3 EPISODE 38: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN

A-Block (1:50) SPECIAL COMMENT: I have existential doubts about hell. But truly, I now hope there is one and I hope if there isn't one I hope they make one, just for Trump. He did it Saturday in Wisconsin and then just in case you missed it he did it again yesterday in Pennsylvania and guess what? America’s news media - when it is has never been more urgently needed, failing, collapsing, cowardly protecting only its own money - America’s news media, in its death rattle before Trump extinguishes it, or with its own near-complete lack of courage, it extinguishes itself Trump did it again yesterday in Pennsylvania and the media MISSED IT.

This psychopathic, criminally insane narcissist; this damaged, malignant, diseased, dysfunctional, hallucinatory, drooling, demented, reptile-brained, and ultimately and perhaps most importantly, this STUPID slime slandered the mental capacities of the President and Vice President of the United States.

And how was that covered by our bleeding, bankrupt, almost dying news media? Like they hoped to be covering Trump in hell. Bloomberg said Trump "sharpened his criticism on border security." The Guardian called these "Harris barbs." Reuters said Trump "escalates harsh rhetoric." On and on and on.

I cannot say this more clearly to the political journalists of this nation. The English language is full of… words. Words that actually DESCRIBE what JD Vance once aptly called Trump peddling quote “cultural heroin.” Words that MEASURE his deceit. Words that QUANTIFY his inhumanity. Words that will NOT get you fired and words that will not get your cowering bosses sued. Learn them. Use them.

Because if you don’t, you will die with me in the Trump camps. ALL of the bleak histories of the dictators of this world include that same chapter. If you cannot summon courage on behalf of your nation or your profession, summon it on behalf of saving yourselves.

AND NOW WE MOVE TO CBS NEWS which says no, it will not fact-check the candidates at its Vice Presidential debate tomorrow. Even as Vance devolves into a compulsive or perhaps congenital liar. I have a piece of advice for my old MSNBC colleague and professional friend of 25 years, Co-Moderator Norah O'Donnell. You have nothing to lose and a country to save. Ignore your bosses. Fact-check anyway. Emulate Edward R. Murrow - not Jake F'ing Tapper.

B-Block (26:18) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: I think I have some insight into the RFK Junior story that everybody else understandably missed. There has been a throwaway line in one account that refers to the contemplation of a "medical leave" for Olivia Nuzzi. I think that's the key to everything. But more importantly, I can finally explain my gratitude to her, and celebrate the great thing she did for me: (34:34) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Because it's Stevie Day - the anniversary of the day I got my first dog, Stevie (more correctly - the day she adopted me). And finally, FINALLY, I can tell the story without pulling any punches because of course the girlfriend who led me into the world of dogs - Stevie's Mom - is Olivia.

C-Block (54:00) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS, PART II: The saga of the arrival of Stevie rather improbably includes... Rudy Giuliani? And the small matter of the remodeling of my mind and life.

Original Air Date: September 30, 2024

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[argusfleibeit]

You got it, Keith. News without truth is pointless. A sick sad joke.

[giacomore]

Nora, please hear him and be one of the few to have the courage to correct the lies you hear, as lies are becoming the norm because of the general media lack of such courage.

[guitarista]

That's like what Christopher Hitchens said when Jerry Falwell died. "The only thing sad about it is there's no hell for him to go to."

[JKL...]

Trump might get a pass from MSM, but he will not from the voters in November.

[NataliePatriceTucker]

You're a national treasure, Keith ❤❤

[ThorsHammer]

Dogs. The gift we do not deserve, but can only hope to be worthy of.

[MaryBono-pg]

What a wonderful story of you Olivia and your sweet dogs❤It made me cry

[RickKhamsi]

You, Keith, deserve a much larger audience than you have now. That is why I share your podcasts with my Facebook groups.

In doing that, I inadvertently triggered Facebook to require me to increase the security of my account. My trouble is I can't figure out how to do it.

Can you help me?



And thank you so very much for doing what you sre doing to save us!

[saadgt]

I love it when you talk about dogs and, especially, YOUR dogs.
🖖🙏

[MikeyD]

David Muir did a great job. He wasn’t overly correcting just stated a couple facts that should be obvious.

[philipcollier]

43:30 When people rescue dogs and cats, it is actually those little creatures who rescue the people.

[blakenorman]

For a little while I was able to forget about everything else listening to your story🥲

[unfrozencavemanlawyer]

Keith, your writing and telling of your stories is superb. Your humanity and love of dogs brings tears to my eyes. Thank you.

[lindamaloney]

There's nothing like a dog. I lost both my guys. My husband 2 years ago and my old dog Seamus last June. Trying to decide on my next companion rescue. Your story touched me like no other. ❤

[dewyakana]

Please like and subscribe. Let's get Countdown to 300k. Mahalo

[ddieter]

Happy Stevie Day to all who celebrate! It was about this time last year that I started listening to Keith's podcast, because I remember Stevie Day last year. Our cats, Theodora, Colleen, Oreo, Jumoki, Howard, and our two former god-cats Louie and Ollie who we recently permanently adopted, salute Her Royal Majesty and send their best to Ted and Rose. (sings "God Save the Queen") Edit: Whatever else Olivia is or was, whatever she does or did, she is Stevie and Rose's mother. Nothing changes that she. Got. That. Right.

[lynnefeldman]

Keith is an unheralded treasure on so many levels. This is the first video I listen to every morning.

[Gareat]

The entire show, from the first word to the last, was one of your best shows ever and I’ve watched them all!

[gregh]

Keith is one of the few men who don't quiver and collapse when stating the facts.

[NGold-viwg]

I had people tolling me l looked like Stevie Nicks, since 12. Played & Sang & Lucky to see Stevie 3 times in concert! You gave me the Chills!! It's a happy cry! [You said "happy"as I typed it]❤❤😅USA USA 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸