Channel Title: The Rational National Channel Description: Independent political commentary, media criticism, news and culture, with an occasional comedic tinge; hosted by David Doel. Fights for human rights, workers’ rights, and equality. David comes from a background working in broadcast news, ran for political office as a Canadian Green Party candidate, and hosted an AM Radio show in downtown Toronto. Through 'The Rational National' he breaks down the latest political news, exposes media misinformation from all sides, and works to push society forward in a way that centres human rights and equality. <video> Trump Threatens Canada, Canadian Leaders React Description: Go to http://ground.news/rationalnational to gain critical insights that go beyond mainstream narratives. Sign up through my link for 50% off Ground News‘ unlimited access plan. Their best deal of the year! Canadian leaders react to Trump's idea of a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada. === Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/3bedxuad (Trump’s tariff plan is an inflation plan, Vox) https://tinyurl.com/2smu2tvt (Trump on Truth Social) https://tinyurl.com/ytcfmed9 (Donald Trump threatens 25% tariff on products from Canada, Mexico, CBC News) https://tinyurl.com/yvmsyh39 (Trudeau reaction to Trump tariff) https://tinyurl.com/3f8sbsnn (Doug Ford 2016) https://tinyurl.com/2rmp4fw7 (Doug Ford reaction to Trump tariff) https://tinyurl.com/mr446hje (Canada’s Oil Patch Warns Trump’s Tariffs Would Raise US Gasoline Prices, BNN) https://tinyurl.com/3cdfs7wy (Pierre Poilievre reacts to Trump tariff) https://tinyurl.com/mpzsfzkm (Carbon pricing is not to blame for Canada’s affordability challenges, Policy Options) </video> <video> Leftist Mafia Ep.101 Description: Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow </video> <video> Biden’s Pardon Causes Some Serious Amnesia Description: President Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden has apparently set a bad precedent *pause for laughter*. === Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/bp6dtfys (Democrats meet Hunter Biden pardon with groans and shrugs, Axios) https://tinyurl.com/2s47ymwz (Dinesh D'Souza tweet) https://tinyurl.com/52crvv7u (Trump pardons conservative writer Dinesh D'Souza, BBC) https://tinyurl.com/2xsshunt (Biden’s pardon of his son, CNN Politics) https://tinyurl.com/4k7u85cm (Trump wields pardon power, Washington Post) https://tinyurl.com/yc3r7hhn (List of people granted pardons by Donald Trump) https://tinyurl.com/3mpmvahr (Trump’s swampiest pardons, Washington Post) https://tinyurl.com/567fwkt2 (Ford’s pardon of Nixon created a bad precedent, Minnesota Reformer) https://tinyurl.com/3debzxxu (Biden Supporters Slam Hunter Biden Pardon Decision, Mediaite) https://tinyurl.com/2rsssn94 (Jared Polis) https://tinyurl.com/3e6b3f57 (Nate Silver) https://tinyurl.com/mp2xsm5j (Nate Silver hypocrisy) https://tinyurl.com/yv2fdrmc (Nate Silver hypocrisy 2) </video> <video> Trudeau & Poilievre On OPPOSITE Sides Of ICC Call To Arrest Netanyahu Description: Canadian leaders of the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP have all picked sides over the recent ICC decision. === Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/2yuwvpem (CBC News) https://tinyurl.com/mjcuh833 (Trudeau clip) https://tinyurl.com/3f7s5ht8 (NDP MP Heather McPherson) https://tinyurl.com/38kx72tt (Conservative MP Michael Chong) https://tinyurl.com/yn6z6c7f (Pierre Poilievre support right to strike, TJP) https://tinyurl.com/zmem4cca (Poilievre images) https://tinyurl.com/52rbnepa (The Real News report on Pierre Poilievre) https://tinyurl.com/yba6msaj (NDP leader Jagmeet Singh clip) https://tinyurl.com/2vabv9s6 (Canadian MPs join international push for recognition, CBC News) </video> <video> Details On Suspect ID'd In UHC CEO Hit Description: Breaking down the early details and some social media history of Luigi Mangione, the person of interest that has been apprehended. Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/mvxc6kf3 (CBS News) https://tinyurl.com/mt5yjcd4 (NYT) https://tinyurl.com/4ajm7vsm (DailyBeast) https://tinyurl.com/32dcz8hp (Twitter profile) https://tinyurl.com/mr2k255m (DailyMail) https://tinyurl.com/25d7xr76 (book review) https://tinyurl.com/yb7xnne4 (LinkedIn profile) </video> <video> Ex-Nancy Mace Staffer Calls Her Out; AOC & Emma Vigeland Weigh In Description: Go to http://ground.news/rationalnational to gain critical insights that go beyond mainstream narratives. Sign up through my link for 50% off Ground News‘ unlimited access plan. Their best deal of the year! The former communications director for Republican Rep. Nancy Mace is calling out her former boss over Mace's resent crusade against human rights. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and political commentator Emma Vigeland (during an appearance on Piers Morgan) also weigh in on what Nancy Mace is doing. === Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/46h4v7pp (Rep. Nancy Mace says her anti-trans bathroom bill 'absolutely' targets Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, NBC News) https://tinyurl.com/2yv33srk (Nancy Mace clip) https://tinyurl.com/uk6sjnd4 (AOC reacts to Nancy Mace) https://tinyurl.com/brazvy9t (Nancy Mace’s Ex-Aide Speaks Out, The New Republic) https://tinyurl.com/beychr2s (Emma Vigeland on Piers Morgan show) </video> <video> Rational Live! | Nancy Mace called out, Trudeau good?, Stavvy communications, & More Description: Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow </video> <video> Bill Maher’s Nonsense Causes Jane Fonda To Push Back Description: Bill Maher got a little too incoherent in his conversation with Jane Fonda. === Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/yztjn8ar (full episode Bill Maher and Jane Fonda) https://tinyurl.com/yrnmyn3h (2024 exit polls) https://tinyurl.com/vkrvf8yx (Americans are losing benefits. That could hurt Biden in 2024, Politico) https://tinyurl.com/5xycpxrd (programs that ended under Biden) https://tinyurl.com/bddfzp2c (End of safety net programs increased poverty, Axios) https://youtu.be/fxrnLvDAzeo?si=RB3wvP7TNFJyoIYB </video> <video> Ousted Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole Shares Thoughts On Pierre Poilievre Description: Go to http://ground.news/rationalnational to gain critical insights that go beyond mainstream narratives. Sign up through my link for 50% off Ground News‘ unlimited access plan. Their best deal of the year! Ousted CPC leader Erin O'Toole shared his thoughts and gave some advice to current leader Pierre Poilievre during a discussion on Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith's podcast 'Uncommons'. === Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/4p36ypfe (Poilievre's office maintains tight control over what Conservative MPs say and do, CBC News) https://tinyurl.com/2dpvx5kv (full podcast, Erin O'Toole on Uncommons) https://tinyurl.com/2b64xy8j (Pierre 1) https://tinyurl.com/4fuheesc (Pierre 2) https://tinyurl.com/3f9yu5k8 (Canada's National Observer) https://tinyurl.com/4rxwmrxr (march 1) https://tinyurl.com/tyybejjr (march 2) </video> <video> Reactions To United Healthcare CEO Hit: Overwhelming In One Direction Description: Here's why the news of the United Healthcare CEO was so overwhelming in one direction. === Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/9ssjnd7n (UnitedHealthcare CEO coverage, NBC News) https://tinyurl.com/bdfmywvf ("deny," "defend" and "depose”, CBS News) https://tinyurl.com/mt5typz9 (social media rage against insurers, Axios) https://tinyurl.com/4tpyzrfe (the Facebook post, h/t Doug Henwood) https://tinyurl.com/5ebzwejy (UnitedHealth uses AI model with 90% error rate to deny care, Ars Technica) https://tinyurl.com/ysnse57u (UnitedHealthcare Tried to Deny Coverage to a Chronically Ill Patient, ProPublica) https://tinyurl.com/cd3fd2pz (United Healthcare on OpenSecrets) https://tinyurl.com/36esm837 (h/t Ken Klippenstein) https://tinyurl.com/4hrhrm33 (Worst insurance companies for paying claims) https://tinyurl.com/57xns7m5 (Kylie Cheung) https://tinyurl.com/34965j8y (SxarletRed) https://tinyurl.com/2wpbmrzu (Amy Ash) https://tinyurl.com/mwtsu5uh (Ken Klippenstein) https://tinyurl.com/3s9syja4 (Timothy Faust) </video> <video> Uncle Cenk RUINS Hasan’s Thanksgiving | David & Miles: Ep.12 Description: Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow </video> <video> Trudeau Surprises With Several Good Moves Description: Trudeau.. good? === Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/5cxfrra2 (Ontario strikes $108.5M school food program deal with Trudeau, CBC News) https://tinyurl.com/yw923epf (Trudeau government to send $250 cheques to most people, cut GST on some goods, CBC News) https://tinyurl.com/yzk7z79e (Pierre Poilievre reacts to Trudeau's newly proposed two-month GST pause, CPAC) https://tinyurl.com/mpzsfzkm (Carbon pricing is not to blame for Canada’s affordability challenges, Policy Options) </video> <video> CREEPY AI Faces Ruin ‘I Love Lucy’ Box Set Description: Go to http://ground.news/rationalnational to gain critical insights that go beyond mainstream narratives. Sign up through my link for 50% off Ground News‘ unlimited access plan. Their best deal of the year! The new blu-ray boxset for 'I Love Lucy' clearly utilized AI-upscaling.. to bizarre effect. === Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/zvx9s3sn (Blu-Ray Forum post) https://tinyurl.com/35xxfr3a (video of the scene) https://tinyurl.com/2ehy5x8k (post on HomeTheatreForum) https://tinyurl.com/4t73az5d (TheMirror) https://tinyurl.com/2h4d7zz2 (commercial, h/t DiscussingFilm) </video> <video> Comedian Stavros Educates Theo Von, While Cenk Tries Different Approach Description: Comparing how comedian Stavros Halkias attempts to reach conservative listeners versus how political commentator Cenk Uygur is attempting to on Twitter. === Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow </video> <video> UHC CEO Hit: Monopoly Money Found & Burning Questions Answered Description: Monopoly money was found in the backpack, and I answer some comments that were on the previous video. https://youtu.be/Otls5T_Idbw?si=NmEhrjJY5YaRHNBD === Visit the Merch store: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Support the show at http://TheRationalNational.com/Join Donate Directly at http://PayPal.me/daviddoel Tip at https://streamlabs.com/therationalnational/tip ‘Join’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9oQdIk1MfcnzypG3UnURA/join Follow David Doel at http://twitter.com/DavidDoel Follow The Rational National at http://twitter.com/TRNshow Follow on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/TheRationalNational Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/trnshow === Sources: https://tinyurl.com/227k5npp (Suspect's backpack had Monopoly money, ABC News) https://tinyurl.com/4hrhrm33 (Insurance Claim Denials) https://tinyurl.com/3vmmfcbn (Healthcare Reformer Wendell Potter: The For-Profit 'System Is Unraveling', Common Dreams) https://tinyurl.com/b3ax62r3 (How does U.S. life expectancy compare to other countries?) https://tinyurl.com/2s3ejbvh (FACT CHECK: Medicare for All Would Save the U.S. Trillions; Public Option Would Leave Millions Uninsured, Not Garner Savings, Public Citizen) https://tinyurl.com/yn673343 (Majority of Voters Support Expanding Medicare to Include Coverage for Long-Term, In-Home Care Services, Data For Progress) https://tinyurl.com/2kpssduk (Public Doesn't Want Politicians To Upend Popular Programs, KFF) </video>

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Independent political commentary, media criticism, news and culture, with an occasional comedic tinge; hosted by David Doel. Fights for human rights, workers’ rights, and equality.

David comes from a background working in broadcast news, ran for political office as a Canadian Green Party candidate, and hosted an AM Radio show in downtown Toronto. Through 'The Rational National' he breaks down the latest political news, exposes media misinformation from all sides, and works to push society forward in a way that centres human rights and equality.

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