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Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver came away with Emmy Awards on Sunday for most outstanding talk series and scripted variety show, respectively, for the year spanning June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024. However, Hollywood’s definition of what makes “outstanding” comedy appears to be different than most people's, as evidenced by the two shows track record over that span. Hollywood really loves The Daily Show. This year marks the show’s 13th award in the category, but this win came without a permanent host. One of those hosts, Michael Kosta, was in the anchor chair for the season premiere on October 16, and he and guest Ian Bremmer proceeded to blame everybody but Hamas for the October 7 attacks. On October 25, Desus Nice showed his lack of comedic cleverness by calling new House Speaker Mike Johnson “a dick,” while Kosta and Charlamagne tha God accused Johnson of religious hypocrisy on the 30thfor not wanting to ban seafood. On November 13, Leslie Jones ranted that Sen. Tim Scott is a “[bleep]-ed ass anti-abortion, anti-gay, Milk Dud-looking mother[bleep]!"       On February 22, Desi Lydic labeled it “unmoderated” to claim that the integrity of women’s sports is a women’s issue. A week later, Kosta commented on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s decision to stand down as GOP Senate leader by blaming him for school shootings. For Easter, Lydic showed her theological illiteracy by claiming Jesus would approve of Transgender Visibility Day. This was after Grace Kuhlenschmidt declared Christmas to be “the queerest holiday of all.” After Iran attacked Israel in April, Jon Stewart knew who to blame for the world’s foreign policy crises: The United States and capitalism. Speaking of April and Israel, Jordan Klepper blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the anti-Semitic demonstrations on college campuses. If one theory of laughter is that it is a coping mechanism or a relief valve, The Daily Show’s favorite way to vent about Donald Trump is to torture a piñata while cursing in Spanish. Meanwhile, Last Week Tonight’s victory was its second consecutive in the scripted variety show category. Before that, it had won outstanding variety talk series for seven straight years. Oliver fancies himself as a thinking man’s comedian, someone who spends his show only discussing one or two topics but who uses humor to highlight the topic’s absurdities, hypocrisies, or moral failings. However, on November 7, he took the side of the Satanic Temple against Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, “But when it comes to responding to such wide-spreading devastation [pro-life laws], you could do a lot worse than the single best ‘Your mom’ joke of all time. Especially when you add in that one of that group's co-founders even said, in 1950, Samuel Alito's mother did not have options, and look what happened.’”     On February 18, Oliver bought a motorhome and tried to bribe Justice Clarence Thomas off the Court, “It's worth $2.4 million, and it's got a full bedroom—yes, that's a king bed—one and a half baths, a fucking fireplace, four TVs, a washer-dryer, and I quote, ‘Residential-sized fridge.’ … So that's the offer. A million dollars a year, Clarence, and a brand new condo on wheels, and all you have to do in return is sign the contract and get the fuck off the Supreme Court.” This is what passes for “outstanding” for Hollywood; no wonder people are going elsewhere to get their comedic entertainment.

The major networks were very eager to descend upon Springfield, Ohio and channel outrage over the “dogs and cats” controversy. However, the Regime Media do not share the same enthusiasm for more inconvenient immigration stories, such as those concerning violent Venezuelan transnational gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). Per Jennie Taer over at The New York Post: (Texas Governor Greg) Abbott labeled the Venezuelan gang a “foreign terrorist organization” as he detailed his plan to quash the gang’s threat. “Texas is aggressively going after these foreign terrorist organizations of TdA,” the governor declared during the Monday press conference. The plan would institute a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence for TdA smugglers bringing people into Texas, create a database to track members of the gang and beef up law enforcement’s capabilities to target the transnational criminal organization. “Our goal among law enforcement in the state of Texas is to defend our state from the growing threat of TdA. We are not going to allow them to use Texas as a base of operations to terrorize our citizens,” he fumed. Once upon a time, the designation of a violent transnational gang with an established foothold in America as a Foreign Terror Organization would've garnered significant coverage. But not today, and not on ABC, CBS, NBC or Telemundo’s evening newscasts.  In what may seem as a shock, Univision was the only newscast to cover the story: GREG ABBOTT: Texas is aggressively going after these foreign terrorist organizations of TdA.  REINA RODRÍGUEZ: At a press conference, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a declaration that designates the Venezuelan criminal group "Tren de Aragua" as a foreign terrorist organization. Abbott described several arrests of alleged gang members, and mentioned a hotel in El Paso allegedly taken over by the gang that was closed due to reports of criminal activity.  This coverage only looks shocking because Univision is so broadly known for their immigration activism. But the network has made a business interest decision here. Univision’s lengthy record of activist coverage compels them to cover the bad actors as well. To their credit, due here, they have done so. Click “expand” to view the full transcript of the aforementioned report as aired on Noticiero Univision on Monday, September 16th, 2024: ILIA CALDERÓN: Texas Governor Greg Abbott today declared the Venezuelan criminal gang “El Tren de Aragua” a foreign terrorist organization. He added that Texas is creating a database to detect immigrants belonging to that criminal organization. From McAllen, Reina Rodríguez has reaction from authorities, as well as Venezuelan migrants.  GREG ABBOTT: Texas is aggressively going after these foreign terrorist organizations of TdA.  REINA RODRÍGUEZ: At a press conference, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a declaration that designates the Venezuelan criminal group "Tren de Aragua" as a foreign terrorist organization. Abbott described several arrests of alleged gang members, and made mention of a hotel in El Paso allegedly taken over by the gang that was closed due to reports of criminal activity.  TOM SCHMERBER: In El Paso, which is about 6, 7 hours from here and we are at the border. We don't want those people here. RODRÍGUEZ: The prosecutor of that county denied versions of a takeover of the place to which the authorities responded about 700 times due to reports of violence. STEVEN MCCRAW: El Paso is really Ground Zero with that point… RODRÍGUEZ: Although data recently released by the FBI shows that reported crimes in El Paso fell drastically in the first 3 months of 2024, after 2 years of increases. DENNIS: Not all of us come, at least here, to work. Others come to do evil as well. RODRÍGUEZ: The (Texas DPS) will be in charge of an operation to deter and interrupt criminal operations of Tren de Aragua. In addition, you will have more resources to attack the group.  RENE CORDOVA: We pay attention to tattoos and all that. To find out who these terrorists are.  RODRÍGUEZ: Governor Abbott said that Texas is working on a database that will help determine which immigrants are affiliated with Tren de Aragua. Abbott's announcement comes shortly after some Republican leaders claimed that Aurora, Colorado, has been overrun by armed immigrants.  ROLANDO RODRÍGUEZ: That they are already acting just like some cartels in Mexico. They are seizing properties. We want good people to come and build the nation up. RODRÍGUEZ: In July, the Treasury Department designated Tren de Aragua as a Significant Transnational Organization.  ABBOTT: They could spread rapidly. RODRÍGUEZ: In McAllen, Texas: Reina Rodríguez, Univisión.  

Las principales cadenas televisivas estaban muy ansiosas por llegar a Springfield, Ohio, y canalizar su indignación por la controversia sobre “perros y gatos”. Sin embargo, la prensilla del Régimen no comparte el mismo entusiasmo por historias de inmigración más incómodas, como las relativas a la violenta pandilla transnacional venezolana conocida como el Tren de Aragua (TdA). Según El País: Greg Abbott, gobernador de Texas, anunció una serie de medidas dirigidas a combatir a la pandilla venezolana Tren de Aragua (TDA). Entre las órdenes emitidas este lunes en Houston están lanzar una operación a nivel estatal enfocada a atender la problemática del grupo criminal y declarar a TDA como una organización terrorista extranjera. Érase una vez que la designación de una violenta pandilla transnacional en Estados Unidos como Organización Terrorista Extranjera habría obtenido una cobertura significativa. Pero no hoy, ni en los noticieros vespertinos de ABC, CBS, NBC o Telemundo.  En lo que podría parecer una sorpresa, Univisión fue el único noticiero que cubrió la historia: GREG ABBOTT: Texas está persiguiendo agresivamente a estas organizaciones terroristas extranjeras de TdA.  REINA RODRÍGUEZ: En conferencia de prensa, el gobernador de Texas, Greg Abbott, firmó una declaración que designa al grupo criminal venezolano "Tren de Aragua" como organización terrorista extranjera. Abbott describió varios arrestos de presuntos pandilleros y mencionó un hotel en El Paso supuestamente tomado por la pandilla que fue cerrado debido a informes de actividad criminal.  Esta cobertura sólo parece impactante porque Univisión es ampliamente conocida por su activismo migratorio. Pero la cadena ha tomado aquí una decisión de interés comercial. El largo historial de cobertura activista de Univisión los obliga a cubrir también a los malhechores. Por la razón que sea, crédito a quien crédito merece. Haga clic en “expand” para ver la transcripción completa del informe antes mencionado, según transmitido por Noticiero Univision el lunes 16 de septiembre de 2024: ILIA CALDERÓN: El gobernador de Texas Greg Abbott declaró hoy a la banda criminal venezolana “El Tren de Aragua” como una organización terrorista extranjera. Agregó que Texas está creando una base de datos para detectar a los inmigrantes pertenecientes a esa organización criminal. Desde McAllen, Reina Rodríguez tiene reacción de autoridades, y también de migrantes venezolanos.  GREG ABBOTT: Texas is aggressively going after these foreign terrorist organizations of TdA.  REINA RODRÍGUEZ: En conferencia de prensa, el gobernador del Texas Greg Abbott firmó una declaración que designa al grupo criminal venezolano "Tren de Aragua" como una organización terrorista extranjera. Abbott describió numerosas detenciones de presuntos miembros de la banda e hizo mención de un hotel en El Paso supuestamente tomado por la pandilla y que fue cerrado debido a reportes de actividad delictiva.  TOM SCHMERBER: En El Paso, que son como unas 6, 7 horas de aquí y estamos en la frontera. No queremos a esas personas aquí. RODRÍGUEZ: El fiscal de ese condado desmintió versiones de una toma del lugar al que las autoridades respondieron unas 700 veces por reportes de violencia. STEVEN MCCRAW: El Paso is really Ground Zero with that point… RODRÍGUEZ: Aunque datos recién deportados por el FBI muestran que los delitos denunciados en El Paso cayeron drásticamente en los primeros 3 meses del 2024, tras 2 años de aumentos. DENNIS: No todos venimos, por lo menos aquí, a trabajar. Otros vienen a hacer el mal también. RODRÍGUEZ: La policía estatal estará a cargo de un operativo para disuadir e interrumpir operaciones criminales de Tren de Aragua. Además, contará con más recursos para atacar al grupo.  RENE CORDOVA: Le ponemos atención a los tatuajes y todo eso. Para saber quién son estos terroristas.  RODRÍGUEZ: El gobernador Abbott dijo que Texas está trabajando en una base de datos que va a ayudar a determinar qué inmigrantes están afiliados con el Tren de Aragua. El anuncio de Abbott surge poco después de que algunos líderes republicanos afirmaran que Aurora, en Colorado, ha sido invadida por inmigrantes armados.  ROLANDO RODRÍGUEZ: Que ya están actuando igualito que algunos carteles de México. Se están apoderando de propiedades. Queremos gente buena que venga edificar a la nación. RODRÍGUEZ: En julio, el Departamento de Tesorería designó al Tren de Aragua como una Organización Transnacional Importante.  ABBOTT: They could spread rapidly. RODRÍGUEZ: En McAllen, Texas: Reina Rodríguez, Univisión.  

Click to Skip Ahead Can Dogs Eat Chickpeas? Benefits Preparation Tips Are Canned Chickpeas Safe for Dogs? Is Hummus Safe for Dogs? Chickpeas are nutritious legumes that find themselves at home in stew, salad, snack, and hummus recipes. These delicious beans (yes, they’re beans and not peas) are a fantastic source of protein and fiber, and if you find yourself with a surplus in your pantry, you might be curious if your dog can reap the same benefits from chickpeas as we do. Yes, dogs can absolutely eat chickpeas. However, as with many human foods, there are a few caveats that come with offering them to your canine companion. Read on to learn more. Can Dogs Eat Chickpeas? As we mentioned in the introduction, chickpeas are a safe and nutritious treat for pups. This is why you’ll commonly see them on the ingredient list in many commercially prepared dog foods and treats. However, not all varieties of chickpeas are suitable for your pup. Dry and plain-cooked chickpeas are the best type to offer as they are not high in sodium like their canned counterparts. It might also be a good idea to smash the chickpeas before giving them to your dog so they are not a choking hazard. Image credit: Dmytro Zinkevych, Shutterstock Benefits of Chickpeas for Dogs High in Protein According to the USDA, a 50-gram (1/4 cup) portion of chickpeas contains roughly 10 grams of protein1. This macronutrient is essential for the formation and maintenance of tendons, cartilage, and ligaments. Dogs also require it for muscle, skin, and nail formation. While animal sources of protein will have the most amino acids your pup needs for optimal health and are generally more easily digestible than plant-based sources, chickpeas do still offer a hefty protein dose your dog can benefit from. High in Fiber A 50-gram portion of chickpeas contains roughly 6 grams of fiber. Fiber, a type of carbohydrate, is essential for gastrointestinal function in dogs by promoting colon and gut microbe health. Foods high in fiber are satiating, which means your pup will feel fuller for longer when they eat a chickpea-containing meal. This is great for dogs who are overweight. Photo by Markus Winkler, Unsplash Vitamin & Mineral Content Chickpeas contain numerous vitamins and minerals beneficial to your pup’s health. For example, every 50-gram serving contains a good dose of potassium (359 mg), folate (278 µg), and magnesium (39 mg). Potassium assists with many bodily functions, including transmitting nerve impulses and maintaining a proper acid-base balance. Folate, also known as vitamin B9, helps with DNA synthesis. Magnesium plays a role in the bone’s structural composition as well as carbohydrate metabolism. How to Prepare Chickpeas for Dogs We recommend opting for dried, cooked chickpeas when preparing them for your pup. This variety does require some prep work and patience, but it’s much healthier than other iterations. Only offer them to your dog once they’ve been cooked and are soft, as dry chickpeas can be a choking hazard and will be much harder for your pup’s digestive system. You can cook dried chickpeas in one of three ways: stovetop, slow cooker, or with an Instant Pot. Stovetop is our recommendation as you don’t need specialized equipment, and the instructions are very straightforward. However, you will need to either soak your dried beans overnight or quickly soak them in a pot of boiled water for an hour before you begin cooking. Cook them for around 35-45 minutes after soaking with no extra fats or seasonings. Image Credit: Natalia Mylova, Shutterstock How you offer the cooked chickpeas to your pup will depend on their tastes. Some will happily eat mashed chickpeas on their own, while others may find them more palatable if they’re mashed on top of their kibble or wet food. Are Canned Chickpeas Safe for Dogs? While canned chickpeas are great for recipes we make for our own consumption, canned beans of any kind contain a significant amount of sodium, which is not healthy for our dogs. If you must purchase canned varieties, opt for a low-sodium variety and rinse them thoroughly to remove as much sodium as possible. Is Hummus Safe for Dogs? Hummus may be a delicious dip for your favorite veggies, but this chickpea-based condiment is not safe for dogs. While chickpeas are the main ingredient in any hummus recipe, this dip also contains other ingredients that are not dog-friendly at all. The main culprits are garlic, onion, and spices. Photo by Ludovic Avice, Unsplash Final Thoughts Chickpeas can be a nutritious food for your pup, so long as you prepare them properly. We recommend starting with dried chickpeas and cooking them from scratch rather than buying canned varieties. However, if you prefer using canned beans, choose low-sodium options and rinse them very well before serving. Sources https://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/evr_dg_whats_in_a_balanced_dog_food https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/nutrients https://www.dogster.com/dog-nutrition/can-dogs-eat-chickpeas https://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-chickpeas   Featured Image Credit: kagemusa, Shutterstock The post Can Dogs Eat Chickpeas? Vet Reviewed Nutrition Facts & Info appeared first on PangoVet.