Pete Buttigieg responds to Amy Coney Barrett’s opening statement

THIS EPISODE: Amy Coney Barrett’s opening statement, before her Senate confirmation hearings begin, is analyzed in part by Pete Buttigieg, former Democratic 2020 presidential candidate, on the impact Barret joining the Supreme Court could have on LGBTQ+ and other rights. Buttigieg also shares a special message in honor of National Coming Out Day. AND: Jaime Harrison discusses South Carolina U.S. Senate race opponent, incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham. Harrison tells Jonathan that in his view, ‘Lindsey Graham is a relic of what I call the old South. I'm talking about closing the book on that, and writing a brand new book called the new South.’ PLUS: Donald Trump has no chance of winning Minnesota in the 2020 presidential election, Rep. Ilhan Omar says. Election Day fears are also addressed. ALSO: Donald Trump faces new pay-to-play allegations detailed in a New York Times report that alleges that--despite campaign promises to ‘drain the swamp’--the president reportedly uses Trump hotels and resorts ‘as the Beltway’s new back rooms.’ Author and reporter David Cay Johnston joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss. NEXT: Trump’s Supreme Court pick Amy Coney Barrett makes many LGBTQ+ activists fear a reversal of rights for their community, loved ones, and friends. Matthew Shepard’s parents, LGBTQ+ activists Judy and Dennis Shepard, and Alphonso David, president of the Human Rights Campaign, join us to discuss. All this and more in this Sunday edition of AM JOY on MSNBC.