the lede. >> thank you. before we go to our first story, i want to let you know that governor mike huckabee will be joining us later for an exclusive announcement that you'll not hear anywhere else. i'm thrilled he chose "red eye" over those others. is it a new day for the nsa? a presidential task force has drafted memorial d eed recommee overall the spying tactic pps the proposals would limit hold up they collect and store the information of americans. >> we need to view our activities with a basic idea in mind. not doing things because we can do them. >> speaking of not doing things because we can do them. >> that seems mean to the whale. >> it is. >> i think it was a whale. >> of course, it was a whale. >> i have no idea what that was. i condemn whatever just happened. i would say you and i are both experts in this topic and we agree completely and wholeheartedly. this is bad move. the nsa has done nothing wrong. all they're trying to do is protect this country. >> i think one of us was in that. didn't sa

. >> a block, the lede. that's the first story. if i put the lotion on the skean would you -- on the skin, would you help me rub it in? >> this is an odd set up for me. i feel like i am making love to the camera. we are in a temporary studio once again. they move us around like homeless people. all right, they will send a drone right to your home. amazon is working on a way to deliver crap to customers in 30 minutes or less via a self-guided aircraft. he told "60 minutes" the octo-copters can carry pack kedges up to five -- carries packages up to five pounds. unlike military drones they wouldn't need humans in a distant trail tore control them. instead they will rely on hamster trained pilots. they say it could happen in four or five years. sadly you still can't order one of these from amazon. nothing to do with this story whatsoever. it is just a cute, slow loris. do you think this will work on me? it doesn't. i can't help but think you are one of the unstable people that will shoot at these things. you are the problem that will k

the lede. that's the first story and now 43 minutes of sensele lesless b. >> it's a question, did he choose to leave or was he fired? yes, alec baldwin is gone from msnbc and there are conflicting reports as to how it went down. msnbc just issued a stam saying is a mutual parting. we wish alec all the best. richard johnson said baldwin was fired for his combination of anti-gay slurs and his behavior toward co-workers. he angered staffers by demanding he get a makeup wound by a woman who has cancer with a sensitivity to hair spray. when told it was impossible, he said i don't give an f if she has cancer. i want that f'ing room. you know who else doesn't like it. finally. what do you think here? was he fired or was it a mutual decision? >> even if he was fired or he left, it's msnbc, he paid off. >> it was two weeks which slightly surpassed chevy chase. >> alec is going through a lot now. that hot daughter that i'm stalking. >> that's his wife. >> a stalk's a stalk. >> when you're working ringing

. >> a block, the lede, that's the first story. >> and now, 43 minutes of a battle. >> that's better than it was last night. it is a question all his fans are asking. did he choose to leave or was he fired? yes alec baldwin is gone from msnbc and there are conflicting reports a as to how it went down. hence -- msnbc just issued a statement saying, quote, this is a mutual parting. richard johnson who broke the news says baldwin was fired for a combination of his anti-gay slurs and his behavior toward co-workers. a source says baldwin pissed off staffers by demanding a make up room being used by a woman with cancer who had a sensitivity to hairspray. and when he was told it was impossible he allegedly screamed "i don't give an f" if she has cancer or not. i want that f-ing make up room. i edited myself. so not like him. you know who else does president like cameras? >> finally. >> sherrod was baldwin fired or was it a mutual decision? >> even if he was fired or he left, msnbc, he made off. >> we have only done two shows. he is probably getting paid for 12. >> one more than rob ford. he

. >> a block, the lede, that's the first story, greg, is it cool if i call you greg atron from now on>> i'm sober by the way. can creepy sleep wear save obamacare? day infinity of obama-apocalyps ocho obama-apocalypso-care-ageddon- gate. a tweet says, how do you plan to spend the cool days of december and includes a millennial in pjs reminding them to drink hot chocolate, talk about getting health insurance. the group behind the ad organizing it is also targeting parents, video urging mom and dad to discuss obamacare at christmas dinner. >> hi, mom. >> hi, sweetie. you almost here? >> i'll be there in a few. >> good, because we have something really important to talk to you about. >> okay. that's weird. any hints? >> don't worry about it. >> drive safely. >> bye. >> what the heck do they want to talk to me about? ♪ so what's so important? >> your dad andry moving in with you. >> roomies. >> no, no, no. so what's so important? >> we joined a cult. it's not a cult. it's cultish. >> it's a cult. >> we know what you did in vegas. >> we know what you did at mardi gras. >> we know what you

the lede. that's the first story. greg, your assistant called. our couple's yoga class is canceled. >> more time for me then. they have sight minus the light. it is true. the fbi can watch you doing all of those disgusting things you do in private. the "washington post" reports the agency has been able to insert malware in the laptop that can activate the camera there while keeping recording light off. >> welcome to the party. >> are you going to let me finish, sherrod? >> i was thinking about my life because i could do that in college. but that's okay. the government caught up? okay, finish. >> a former fbi official said not to worry because they mainly use the technique in terrorism cases. anything you want to say, sherrod? >> i don't like terrorists. >> thank you. meanwhile, the latest snowden leaks revealed the nsa and the british counterparts have on-line role playing games to monitor potential terrorists. the agency deploys agents in virtual communities like the world of war craft and second life in order to extract communications and recru

the lede. that's the first story. you left your dvd at my house, greg. >> i think that is are cked an insult. during tough times they guzzled wine. the state department put the waste in wasted. splurging on liquor while the government was preparing to shutdown. i like the way i am reading this. the washington times reports that the department spent 180,000 on alcohol in september and 400,000 in 2012, three times the amount spent in 2008. a lot of numbers. it has gone up every year since 2008, but the end of fiscal 2012 saw a particularly big jump. that may be because toward the end of the year federal agencies tried to spend what is left in their budgets so congress is less likely to target them for cuts. well at least they have a good reason. meanwhile, taxpayer funded music lessons for donkies continue. >> you know, and they are married too which is beautiful. tom, 22 tokyo on wine. can you put a price on having a good time? >> no, you cannot. and i don't think $400,000 is that much. i saw the numbers and it should

the lede. that's the first story. everyone says you look like elvis or ralph maccio. >> they took the side of more than one bride. key parts of utah's polygamy laws are unconstitutional and now the state hillary move the threat of arrest -- will remove the threat of arrest for multi bride families. i added that. the judge said prohibiting cohabitation violated the first amendment right of freedom of religion. cody brown and his four wives who star in the tlc show "sister wives" which is the name of my band filed a lawsuit and now their court vector reis shared by the 39,000 fundamental list mormons who believe monogamy brings glory in heaven. meanwhile, monogamy is strong among bears. you know, that one bear on the left, thinking about another bear. that's how they keep it fresh. that's how they keep it fresh. sometimes you have to use the organ between your shoulders. >> your anatomy could be different than mine. >> it is, unfortunately. where do you stand on this? >> i can't imagine anyone's life when it comes to ma

the lede. that's the first story. hey, greg, is it cool if i call you gregatron from now on? >> yes it is. i am sober by the way. can creepy sleep way save obamacare? it is day infinity of obama-apocalypso care a gate. >> with public opinion of obama sinking like kistie alley ease -- kirstie alley's tongue in a jar of may o naise, someone on twitter says how do you plan to spend the winter? reminding americans to wear pajamas and drink hot chocolate and talk about getting health insurance. the group is targeting parents. the video urges mom and dad to discuss obamacare at christmas dinner. >> hi, mom. >> are you almost here? >> i will be there in a few. >> good because we have something really important to talk to you about. >> okay. that's weird. any hints? >> don't worry about it. >> drive safely. >> bye. >> what the heck do they want to talk to me about? >> so what is so important? >> your dad and i are moving in with you? >> roomies! >> no, no, no. >> so what is so important? >> we joined a cult. >> it is not a cult. it is cultish. >> it's a cult. >> we know what you did

the lede. that's the first story. greg, the way you shake your rump is turning mighty men into mice. >> that's nice. how is the film going in berlin? >> we are doing a great job tonight with the film. >> it is nothing but glass tables and naked men. >> can you stop that right now? >> there is a glass table right here. >> you look like a perverse german director. >> i don't know what happened here. it is shaking the duck calling manufacturing industry to its core. phil robertson, the one with the beard, has been suspended indefinitely after making anti-gay remarks in a gq interview. robertson was asked his definition of sinful behavior and he responded, quote, start with sexual behavior and morph out from there. such is bestiality which is not simple of the finally the truth. the mallard may have disparaged gays. adding, quote, they won't inherit the kingdom of god. don't deceive yourself. it is not right. and then it got bad. he said in his louisiana youth, he picked cotton with blacks and never saw, quote, the mistre

the lede. that's the first story. >> that's a good question. what is that book about, liz? >> it is a true story about a woman who was almost burnt alive at the stake by the same man who executed joan of arc. it is a true story. >> that is serious stuff. you are on the wrong show. i guess i can't make jokes about that. to the firs story. will his stare help obamacare. it is day whatever of -- >> obama-apacalypso gate. >> a new campaign featuring maroon 5 squeaker adam levine is aimed at getting people to sign up for their state's health care exchange. lisa leslie, fran dresher otherwise known as the nanny and cal penn who kicked off his contribution with a tweet reading "cover your dong and you will livelong." in fact, cover your whole sexy body, hash tag, get covered. the get covered campaign released this video featuring obama impersonator called alpha cat. warning, this may be the worst thing you have ever seen in your life. >> ♪ no preexisting condition could ever make you listen ♪ ♪ tell a friend or random guy ♪ ♪ i have a game changer that saves lives ♪ ♪ don't stand

the lede. that's the first story. >> that's a question no one can answer.mandela died on thursday. moments after his death was announced the founder of deadline.com, a hugely influential movie business website tweeted this. rip, nelson mandela subject of weinstein company mandela long walk to freedom which opened november 29th and has awards buzz. the tweet triggered outcry as it should, i guess. a pile of angry tweets accusing of being a horrible insensitive fink. is she out of line? this happens after every tragedy or death. somebody does something on twitter jie. when martin luther king died they said hurry and get your tickets to "the lion king. >> it is disgusting, greg jie. it is disgusting. thank you for covering that joke. buck, is this as bad -- do you remember when kenneth coal, the -- kenneth cole, the uproar in cairo and they said we are reacting to your sandals? >> was it too soon? >> too soon, there is a period here. before you can shamelessly exploit something like this which is definitely going to happen especially with the movie out, the tw

the lede. that's the first story. >> greg, would you like to star in a remake of "saturday night fever"? i'll direct it. >> okay. i don't know what that joke meant. their support was token, and now it is broken. young people are over obama. according to a survey from harvard, university, go ingrown hairs, a majority of americans under 25 would like to boot barak from office. it was down 11 points pr a year ago. and a little over half of the 18 to would 4 said they -- 18 to 24 said they would recall the president if they could. bottom line, democrats no longer have a strangle hold on our nation's youngest and perhaps sexiest voters. we asked the typical millenial to comment. >> he can't vote in our country. he doesn't even speak the language. rick, welcome back to the show. you look great. you know the youth vote. some say you may know the vote a little too well which is why you had to leave the country for awhile. what does this mean? >> you know, i don't buy -- first of all, i don't buy this t

the lede. that's the first story. hey, greg, just got the lotion. >> count me in disembodied voice. he claimed to be a spy, but it was all a fib. the epa's highest paid employee is facing 30 months months in prison for say heying was a cia agent so he didn't have to show up for work for months at a time. in 2000, there he is. he looks great. he is a climate change expert and told his bosses he needed one day off each week to work for the cia. notice he has a head growing out of his shoulder. both shoulders. how he was able to skies that is amazing. that is why he qualified for the cia. over the next 12 years he got the equivalent of two and a half years off. all while drawing a $200,000 a year salary. nbc news reports nobody at the epa bothered to verify his story. because he was awesome. one time he said he was urgently abroad because the taliban was torturing his cia replace meant. he wrote to the administrator due to recent events you probably read about, i am in pakistan. got the call thursday and left on friday. hope to be back for christmas, ho, ho, ho. this man is amazing. he

the lede. that's the first store. story. >> greg, all i want to do is a zoom, zoom, a zoom, zoom and a boom, shake your rump jie. is he cool? president obama got handsy with fidel castro during nelson mandela's service. it is the second handshake between the leaders in the last five decades. i won't do the math. the white house said it wasn't planned and obama greeted many heads of state at the memorial. but they would say that though, wouldn't they? say that though wouldn't they? meanwhile, if the meeting of the like minds wasn't enough to start impeachment proceedings our kenyan born socialist lady took a selfie with denmark's prime minister, hellie thorning schmitz and british prime minister david cameron. it raises the question, what happens when a cat smells paint? >> i am going to kill myself with this paint. >> reminds me of good times. paul, the stadium for mandela's memorial with his package your comedy show is empty should put things in perspective for you. was the hand shake a big deal? >> no, i don't think

the lede. that's the first story. hey, greg, i like the way you comb your hair. i like your stylish clothes you wear. >> at this point you are mailing it in disembodied voice. >> his interpretation was a fabrication. the sign language guy for the memorial at nelson mandela was a complete fraud. the unidentified man sat beside noted speakers and made hand movements that had absolutely no meaning. i love this person. prompting anger among deaf people. let's pause and take a look at his work. >> in which they have been hahn hahn -- honoring and remembering the memory of nelson mandela since he passed away. we applaud you and thank you for that. >> they are the same hand movements apparently. said the head of the british deaf association, quote, the gentleman, being polite, is a fake and he has no real clue about sign lange wig dash and has obviously upset the deaf community. the south african government says they are looking into the matter. which means get lost. it is not our fault. in russia -- >> a guy fell out of that. he is doing fine. in russia he is dead, but

the lede. that's the first story. h lets lepause and take a look at his work. >> which they have been honoring and remembering the memory of nelson mandela since he passed away. we applaud you and thank you for that. >> they are exactly the seam hand movements, uh -- the same hand movements. the gentlemen is a fake and he has no real clue about sign lapping wedge and he is obviously upset. the south of a can government has said they were looking into the matter which means get lost. it is not our fault. meanwhile, in russia. you. >> a guy fell out. she doing fine. in russia he is dead, but he is doing fine. tom x, this is an amazing story to me. it could be the story of the year. >> it is a heartwarming story. >> why is it a heartwarming story? >> i don't think this guyment anything wrong. i think he is a fine guy. they asked him to get on the stage. i don't think he even knows what sign language is or it is a language or there are deaf people in the world. he just knows he has seen a lot of speeches and there is alwa