Cenk Uygur

Republicans, Democrats, libertarians, and independents all agree on only one thing - our national politicians are bought. ”

I think Rachel Maddow has done a brilliant job in becoming more and more independent. And I think she does a fantastic progressive show, and she did it by accruing power, by getting better and better ratings. ”

I don't really trust politicians, and our job is to call them out. It's old-school journalism. ”

Be true to your audience, or you will lose money. ”

The reason people like the Young Turks is because we say things you're not allowed to say in Washington that are obviously true. ”

I think President Obama is not progressive. And I know a lot of people hate to hear that; it breaks their heart. But that's the reality. It's not in his nature. His nature is pro-establishment. If he had a wrestling nickname, it would be The Establishment. ”

Cable news, by its very nature, by its formula, is very guest-heavy. ”

Obviously, the genes of women are flawed. They are poorly designed creatures who do not want to have sex nearly as often as needed for the human race to get along peaceably and fruitfully. ”

When's the last time CNN broke an important story or really made the government angry? I literally can't remember. That's because they're built to be inoffensive. They do the opposite of watchdog journalism. They simply pass on the government's message to their audience. ”

I grew up in Jersey. I've been to the Jersey Shore countless times. I've lived it. ”