Plus, did a texas lawmaker threaten beto orourke over gun control . Big papis attack. Retired red sox star david ortiz breaking his silence speaking out for the first time in an emotional interview about his shooting in the Dominican Republic. What he was thinking when the bullet hit him. And this morning a gma health alert. The fda investigating a popular heartburn drug used by millions. The Agency Looking at the claims that this drug could contain low levels of a probable carcinogen. What you should do if you take it. And good saturday morning, everybody. Thanks for joining us. Another big medical headline were following. A potential breakthrough as far whatsnut allergies. Well have dr. Ashton here later on in the show. Well get to that. A lot of young people care about that. Exactly. Especially their parents, as well. First though we want to start with the developing story. Tropical storm humberto strengthening overnight and nearing the bahamas right now. This is the last thing that
Gop establishment over the weekend. And Hillary Clinton in response to a question about Harvey Weinstein says, quote, we have a Sexual Assaulter in the white house, unquote. And, oh, by the way, her foundation not return weinsteins 250,000 in donations. Well get into that. Big day as always for politics and money. Varney company is about to begin. Ashley but we begin this hour with some breaking news. At least seven people are now reported injured and one person is missing after an oil rig exploded last night in louisiana. Lauren simonetti joining us for three hours today. Whats the latest from louisiana . Look at that picture, ashley. This happened about dinner time last night. Lake ponte cher train upon cher train, basically, that oil rig exploded. They dont know exactly why right now. The thinking is cleaning chemicals on the platform caused the explosion. Either way, you have seven people injured, at least seven, five of them were hearing are in pretty bad condition, and theyre sea
I know how to fix it. I wrote the damn bill, if i may say so. And those fighting for a breakout moment. Hey, joe. Instead of saying no we cant, lets say yes we can. Lets be constitutional. Are you forgetting what you said . Hell, yes, were going to take your ar15, your ak47. Were not going to allow it to be used against our fellow americans anymore. Msnbcs live coverage of decision 2020 continues right now. Welcome to msnbcs special post debate coverage. Im joy reid. And we have a texassized panel. Joining us to break down everything that happened at tonights debate in houston, on the campus of Texas Southern university. The largest historically black university in the country. The top ten candidates went head to head in the most anticipated matchup yet, and they didnt pull any punches, starting with that 2 x 4 that former hud secretary Julian Castro took to former Vice President joe biden on health care. Barack obamas vision was not to leave 10 Million People uncovered. He wanted ever
Im fulfilling the legacyfi of barack obama and youre not. That would be a surprise to him. To providing healthcare to every man, woman, and child in this country. I wrote the damn bill, if i may say so. And while bernie wrote the bill, i read the bill. The problem, senatorea sanders with that damn bill that you wrote and that senator warren backs is that it doesnt trust the American People. I am proud that year after year i had an f rating from the nra. And as president i will not be intimidated by the nra. When 54 senators said lets do background checks. Lets get rid of assault weapons and when 54 senators it failed because of the filibuster. The bottom line is this donald trump, in office, on trade policy, you know, he reminds me of that guy in the wizard of oz, you know, when you pull back the curtain, its a really small dude. Ea let us be clear, joe, in the United States of america, we are spending twice as much per capita on healthcare as the canadians or any other major country o
It, pete. The breathing is not going to cut it for me. Pete i have never been there. We dont have that experience. Jedediah you are missing out. Pete no dancing involved at the very end. Ed talking about my surgery at one point beforehand with Martha Mccallum she was very sympathetic she said i had three kids. Actually you know way more than i do. I should just take a step back and not say anything. It was very funny. We will have a lot of fun all weekend long. Get the coffee ready and have a little fun with us. Pete somebody is not having fun right now. Ed that would be Felicity Huffman. Actress getting into trouble finally. Justice going to come. 14 days in prison some are Say Something a pretty light sentence for fixing the sats for her daughter. Pete you remember this case. She is a high profile actress. Her daughter is going to college. She fixing the sat so that she can get into the college of her choice. Well, she was sentenced yesterday. And here is the sentence 14 days in pris