Horse Meat Found in Ikea Meatballs

Europe's horsemeat scandal has claimed Ikea meatballs, those mysteriously cheap, lingonberry-sauced snacks that have gained something of a cult following among fans of the furniture store.

On Monday, Ikea withdrew bags of the meatballs from 21 European countries after officials in the Czech Republic found traces of horse DNA in a bag labeled as beef and pork."*

DNA testing confirmed the presence of horse in meatballs of Ikea that were supposedly made with beef and pork. Now the meatballs in question are being pulled off the shelves. Would you be angry if you discovered you were unknowingly eating horse? Ana Kasparian and John Iadarola (Host, TYT University) discuss.

*Read more from Caitlin Dewey/ Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/i...

"Helicopter Parents" Cause Depression, Anxiety?

Man Comes Out to Wife - Adventures in Polyamory?

After 15 years of marriage, I drove my wife up to a local mountain, parked on the side of the road, and came clean: I'd been fooling around with men behind her back, and after a lifetime of grappling with my sexuality, had come to accept the fact that I am bisexual."*

A man tells his story of coming out as bisexual to his wife of several years. What happened next, was...surprising. The two went on a "sexual adventure," changing their marriage forever. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss.

*Read more from Mark Bentley Cohen/ Salon:
http://www.salon.com/2013/02/19/comin...

A Prostitute's Story - What Life is Really Like

Nancy became a prostitute at age 17.

"I started selling drugs at first and then I went and did a double date with a girl. I made $300 in like 15 minutes and so I was like, 'Whoa, I'm in the wrong profession,'" Nancy recalled.

Nancy talked on a chilly February night while standing just off Union Avenue waiting for customers. She spoke to a reporter, a photographer and volunteers for Magdalene Hope, a group that reaches out to help prostitutes."*

In prostitution regulation, many things come into consideration, such as whether it should be legal or if prostitutes are safe. But what is a prostitute's life really like? "Nancy" tells her life story of standing on a corner. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss.

*Read more from Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02...

Landlord Spanks Tenant for Rent

An Ohio landlord is accused of whipping a tenant with a belt on his bare buttocks for falling behind on his rent.

Ron Kronenberger, 53, was charged with assault for the Jan. 22 encounter in his office, police in the village of Waynesville said. He was due in court Thursday in Warren County."*

A landlord spanked a tenant with his belt after he was late for his rent, which the tenant accepted. Would you accept this treatment to avoid eviction? Was this sexual? Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian, and the TYT Supreme Court rule.

*Read more from AP via Cleveland.com:
http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index....

Little Girls Forced to Fight

And now for today's horrible news that makes us question the state of humanity: a video was recently uploaded to Youtube depicting two young girls being forced to fight each other in a New York City park."*

Details of the identities of anyone in the video are scarce, but it appears two young girls who didn't want to fight were cajoled into hitting each other by adults. Why would anyone make children fight each other? Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss.

*Read more from the New York Observer:
http://observer.com/2013/02/group-of-...

Can You Sue Parents For Not Loving You?

Bernard Anderson Bey, Homeless Man, Sues Parents For Neglect, Asks For Domino's Pizza Franchises

The Huffington Post | By Ron Dicker Posted: 02/21/2013 2:22 pm EST | Updated: 02/21/2013 2:25 pm EST
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A 32-year-old homeless man is suing his parents for neglect, demanding that they sell their tiny share of a Brooklyn house to finance two Domino's Pizza stores, the New York Post reports. The franchises will provide a lifestyle upgrade, he reasoned.

"I feel unloved and abandoned," he told the Post."*

A homeless man is suing his parents for not loving him enough, which set him up for failure. His siblings disagree. Is it at all fair to sue parents for emotional neglect? Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss the TYT Supreme Court

*Read more from Ron Dicker/ Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02...

WWE's New Racist Tea Party Villain

The WWE has entered the Tea Party mockery game with character Jack Swagger and his villainous "Real American" manager Zeb Colter, generating outcry from conservative fans of the pro-wrestling organization."*

The WWE has a new wrestling villain- a tea party racist named Jack Swagger and his manager Zeb Colter. This is outraging conservative wrestling fans, but the real question is...will he beat Mexican wrestler Alberto Del Rio? Cenk Uygur breaks down the hilarious reactions.

*Read more from Mediaite: http://www.mediaite.com/tv/wwe-demoni...

Pistorius 'Didn't Know' He Shot Girlfriend in Bathroom

Oscar Pistorius wept Tuesday as his defense lawyer read the athlete's account of how he shot his girlfriend to death on Valentine's Day, claiming he had mistaken her for an intruder.

Prosecutors, however, told a packed courtroom that the double-amputee known as the Blade Runner intentionally and mercilessly shot and killed 29-year-old Reeva Steenkamp model as she cowered inside a locked bathroom."*

Oscar Pistorius is now saying he didn't know he shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on accident, thinking she was a robber. But through a locked bathroom door? Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss the case and what neighbors reported hearing.

Sexy Scammers Seduce & Blackmail Men Online (Video)

Authorities are warning men to look out for an online scam that involves women seducing them into cybersex and using the images to blackmail them for cash.

Singapore has seen an increase in the online scam artists, who are usually attractive women that "friend" men on Facebook and charm them into undressing or performing sexual acts. Once the images are given to them, they threaten to make them public if the men don't pay."*

In Singapore, attractive women convincing men into taking off their clothes in video chat, then later using the images for blackmail has become a problem. It's so much of a problem, that officials made a reenactment video of how it happens.

Exec Slaps Toddler, 'Shut That (N-word) Baby Up'

A recent Delta Air Lines flight turned sour when a 60-year-old passenger allegedly struck a crying toddler, the Smoking Gun first reported.

Joe Rickey Hundley, accused of slapping another passenger's 2-year-old boy, is facing federal assault charges, CNN and 11alive.com reported."*

A high-ranking executive flipped out on a Delta flight and slapped a 2-year old in the face. He told the mother to "shut that n-word baby up," according to an FBI agent. He's now denying he did it. What would you do if this happened to your child? Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian, Jayar Jackson, and Jesus Godoy discuss.

The Gay Minority - How Many Americans Are Gay?

After years of wild guess and flawed estimations, Gallup has attempted to get some hard data on just how many gay, lesbian, and bisexual people there are in America. So how good are their are numbers?

The polling company took state-by-state surveys of all 50 states and District of Columbia, asking one simple question: "Do you, personally, identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender?" With more than 200,000 responses over the course of six months, this is a pretty large sample for a seemingly simple question that has yet to be definitively answered. Gallup also found that outside of a few outliers, the results were remarkably consistent across the entire nation. Averaging all the state polls together gives you a nationwide average of 3.5 percent, and every state in the union (but not D.C.) is within two percentage points of that average. That's also right around the margin of error for the polls."*

There was previously no hard number on exactly how many Americans are gay. It was previously assumed the gay American population was around 10%, but it's actually much lower. Why such a low reported number? Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian break it down.

Lil Wayne Says F**K LeBron, Chris Bosh, & Miami Heat

Lil Wayne dissed the Miami Heat at All-Star Weekend, claiming that he's been banned from all NBA events because of his feud with the team. Wayne also said he hooked up with Chris Bosh's wife, and he through in an f-bomb for LeBron James. Pop Trigger breaks it down.

Kristen Stewart Handjob Controversy After On The Road

Kristen Stewart is facing some criticism for giving two guys hand love during a threesome scene in the film On The Road. Should conservative critics shut up about the Twilight star or do you agree with them? Pop Trigger breaks it down.

CNN: Should We Use Drones in America?

CNN's Erin Burnett asked whether or not law enforcement should use drones as they try to fine former cop turned revenge killer, Christopher Dorner. Is this what it's come to? Are drone attacks abroad so normalized that we can honestly ask if drones would be a good idea to use domestically? Cenk Uygur, Jimmy Dore (TYT Comedy) and Ben Mankiewicz (Turner Classic Movies) discuss Burnett's question and its implications.

O'Reilly Lies About On-Camera Lying, Blames Left?

"On his Thursday show, Bill O'Reilly slammed what he called "far left loons" who accused him of getting his facts wrong earlier in the week.

On Wednesday, O'Reilly (along with guest Bob Beckel) said that he had seen "nothing" about President Obama's controversial drone program on NBC in recent days — despite the fact that it was NBC which broke the latest news about the program, thus providing O'Reilly with a reason to bash NBC for its subservience to Obama."*

Bill O'Reilly never quits...lying and failing, that is. He went on camera and lied about what he had said the night before about NBC not covering the drone memo, which was also coincidentally evidenced on camera. And this is somehow liberals' fault? Cenk Uygur, Jimmy Dore (TYT Comedy) and Ben Mankiewicz (Turner Classic Movies) break it down.

*Read more from Jack Mirkinson/ Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02...

Is This Cute Little Liar the Next Fox News Host?

"John would like you to know that he did not eat those sprinkles. No, of course there are no sprinkles on his face -- because he did not eat them.

Or at least that's what the adorable 3-year-old wants his mom to think.

He's caught red-handed in this adorable YouTube video, in which his mother, Erica Boarman, asks point-blank: "John, can you explain to me why the sprinkles are empty?"*

A 3-year old boy was caught pretty blatantly lying about eating sprinkles that were all over his face. His mom asked him repeatedly if he ate them, to which he kept denying. So...when's he getting a job on Fox News? Cenk Uygur, Jimmy Dore (TYT Comedy) and Ben Mankiewicz (Turner Classic Movies) break it down.

*Read more from Sara Gates/ Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02...

Grammys Dress Code - No 'Breast Nipples' or 'Buttock Crack'

"A dress code for everyone appearing onstage during Sunday's Grammys telecast? Celebrities - they really are just like us!

In preparation for Sunday's ceremony, CBS sent out a memo to all talent appearing on camera politely reminding them about the network's wardrobe policy."*

In preparation for the Grammy Awards, CBS has released a dress code to curb racy outfits. They worded their dress code...hilariously. What's banned this year, and was the writer of this release a child (or possible anatomy-clueless Todd Akin)? Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian go over the rules.

*Read more: http://www.seattlepi.com/entertainmen...

Duke Fraternity's 'Asian' Themed 'Racist Rager'

Students at Duke University are planning a rally on Wednesday to protest a themed fraternity party that some are calling a "racist rager."

Photos from the party—held by Kappa Sigma on Friday—posted to Facebook showed students in traditional Asian attire. An email invite included stereotypical misspellings ("Herro," "Chank You") and an image from the film "Team America: World Police."*

The Kappa Sigma fraternity held an 'Asian' themed party filled with an invitation with words like "Herro" and "Chank You" and other stereotype-charged language on it, despite facing objections. The university's Asian Students Association has said they found it offensive and want to make sure these types of parties don't happen at the school again. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss.

*Read more from Dylan Stableford/ Yahoo: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/d...

Disaster - Face Tattoo After First Date

"Is this the face of true love?

A Russian college graduate is drawing stares after allowing her new boyfriend to tattoo his name on her face -- the day they met in person.

According to British tabloid The Sun, Lesya Toumaniantz allowed her beau, Rouslan Toumaniantz, to ink "Ruslan" across both her cheeks in Gothic letters, 5 inches tall.

The pair reportedly met in an online chatroom and now are engaged. Lesya has already changed her last name to Toumaniantz on Facebook."*

Rouslan Toumaniantz, the Russian tattoo artist known for inking 56 stars on a girls face, has permanently tattooed his name on his girlfriend's face, 24 hours after meeting her. Is this couple destined for eternal tattoo love? Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss with Jayar Jackson and Jesus Godoy.

*Read more from Meredith Bennett-Smith/ Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02...

Cops Caught Ignoring Calls, Slacking Off (Video)

"An entire Miami-Dade Police squad in Kendall has been disciplined -- several of the officers, fired -- after what CBS Miami reports is one of the worst dereliction of duty cases in the department's history.

One officer, Dario Socarras, was filmed drinking coffee for nine minutes while allegedly ignoring emergency dispatch orders on a call for an unconscious 5-month-old baby, Local10 reports."*

Miami-Dade officers were caught on camera slacking on the job close to emergency calls on armed robbery and a baby in danger. What were they personally attending to that was so much more important? Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss.

*Read more from Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02...

NRA's LaPierre Makes Fox News Look Reasonable

"On Fox News Sunday, following the segment featuring Mark Kelly, Chris Wallace interviewed National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre about various issues surrounding gun control — ranging from background checks to mental health concerns to armed security at schools. Pressing LaPierre on his arguments, Wallace challenged him on some of his opposition to gun control.

Wallace began with background checks, citing the 1.7 million people who've been denied because of the checks — but LaPierre argued that most of those people weren't prosecuted, and we can't say they "were stopped from getting a gun at all."*

National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre was interviewed by Chris Wallace on Fox News. There, he argued that universal checks and registries would only be a "bureaucratic nightmare." No word on if Lapierre has ever been to the DMV or any other government regulating office. Jimmy Dore (The Jimmy Dore Show), Michael Shure (Current TV Political Correspondent), and Brian Unger (How the States Got Their Shapes) discuss.

*Read more from Meenal Vamburkar / Mediaite:
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/chris-wallace-skewers-nras-wayne-lapierre-on-gun-r...

GoDaddy's Gross Super Bowl Ad

"GoDaddy made quite the impression during the Super Bowl. Whether that impression was good or bad, well, that's up for debate.

The veteran Super Bowl advertiser provoked strong reactions with its extreme close-up of model Bar Refaeli making out with a nerd. Some viewers reacted with disgust leading up to, and during the game."*

A lot of people were disgusted by Go Daddy's superbowl ad featuring supermodel Bar Refaeli making out with a nerd. Including Bar Refaeli. Why do people hate the ad so much? Ana Kasparian and Kevin Pereira (Super Creative) discuss.

*Read more from Katherine Fung/ Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/03/godaddy-ad-reactions-twitter_n_26126...

Take Ecstasy to Save Your Marriage?

"The divorce rate is high. Internet dating has killed romance. And we are all going to die alone.

But it might not have to be that way, says Oxford ethicist Brian Earp and colleagues Anders Sandberg and Julian Savulescu. Not if couples start taking ecstasy, that is. So-called love-inducing drugs like oxytocin and MDMA could be the answer to a commitment-averse culture."

An Oxford ethicist argues that couples should be allowed to take MDMA, or ecstasy, in order to save marriages. Could the "love-enhancing" drug save romance? Ana Kasparian and Kevin Pereira (Super Creative) discuss.

*Read more from Katie McDonough/ Alternet:
http://www.alternet.org/drugs/take-ecstasy-save-your-relationship

'God Made a Farmer' Super Bowl Ad

"There weren't any puppies or Sports Illustrated swimsuit models, but Dodge Ram's two-minute long Super Bowl spot quieted game watchers when it aired during the fourth quarter.

The nontraditional spot, created by The Richards Group, used stills of farmers and agricultural scenes over a louder-than-usual voiceover of Paul Harvey's poem, "So God Made A Farmer."*

Dodge's 'God Made a farmer' super bowl ad has been divisive among viewers. The ad, which cost a reported 16 million dollars just to air, is actually based on a Youtube video and uses an old poem from Paul Harvey. Do you like the ad? Is $16 million too much to be derivative? Ana Kasparian and Kevin Pereira (Super Creative) discuss.


*Read more from Laura Stampler/ Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/you-will-either-love-or-hate-dodges-god-made-a...

Manti Te'o Hoaxer - 'Recovering' Homosexual?

"The man who says he was behind the Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax claims he was in love with the Notre Dame linebacker, but the athlete knew nothing about the ruse.
"He had no idea," said 22-year-old Ronaiah Tuiasosopo in the first segment of a two-part interview that aired Thursday on "Dr. Phil." The second part is scheduled to air Friday. "He did not know anything."*

Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, the man at the center of the Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax went on the Dr. Phil show to explain how and why he pretended to be a woman, insinuating he was "confused" about being gay. Ana Kasparian and Sam Schacher (PopTrigger) break it down.

*Read more from Tom Watkins and Chelsea J. Carter/ CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/31/us/manti-teo-hoax/index.html