The President has appointed Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general. We discuss what this means for the Mueller probe and for the newly-elected House majority. We also talk about the fires in California, the Thousand Oaks shooting, and our Veterans' Day gratitude moments. Recommended Resources: Fires in California Why California Wildfires Are So Bad Why Forest Fires Burn Cities Thousand Oaks Shooting Thousand Oaks Gunman Posts on Instagram During Shooting Pete Davidson's SNL Apology Macron's Armistice Day Remarks Whitaker as Acting Attorney General: A Quick Primer on the Legality of Appointing Matthew Whitaker as “Acting” Attorney General I Was the Subject of a Political 'Witch Hunt.' Matt Whitaker Directed It. Here are 5 reasons why Matthew Whitaker isn't attorney general material 'Scam' Company Advised By Matthew Whitaker Threatened Victims, But Hundreds Filed Complaints Anyway We are so thankful to our wonderful patrons who support the show. If you'd like to join the ranks of our faithful supports and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page. Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in February! But - you can preorder it now and get access to our Holiday Survival Class on November 20! Thanks to our sponsors: Starz, Modcloth, and Framebridge.