The gang discusses Nude Africa superuser Mark Robinson and the fallout of his posting scandal. Also, is Mitt Romney leaving the country if Trump wins?

Chapters

00:00 Injuries and Nostalgia: A Lighthearted Start

03:07 C-SPAN and Community Engagement

11:58 Mark Robinson: Controversy and Political Fallout

20:47 Mitt Romney: Reflections on Politics and Retirement

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The gang discusses the second assassination attempts on Donald Trump, the media's reaction, and the implications of political rhetoric on violence. Also, Israel's attack on Hezbollah by exploding pagers.

Chapters

00:00 Puff Daddy's Controversial Parties

08:57 Listener Gifts

19:07 Trump's Assassination Attempt

49:58 Hezbollah's Retaliation and Regional Tensions

01:23:59 Healthcare Policy and the Affordable Care Act

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The gang explores the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debate, the implications of Dick Cheney's endorsement of Harris, and the broader themes of voter dynamics and coalition building in the upcoming election. Also, Hawaii.

Chapters

00:00 From Grumpiness to Baby Care

08:40 Surprising Endorsement from Dick Cheney

01:05:09 Hawaii: The Happiest State

01:29:18 The Orwellian Behavior of Political Parties

01:35:15 The Changing Landscape of Cable Television

01:41:33 Football and Future Podcast Episodes

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The gang discuss AOC's criticism of Jill Stein and the Green Party. They debate the effectiveness of third parties and the strategies they employ. Jen argues that AOC's criticism is factually inaccurate and stems from bitterness, while Heaton suggests that AOC's approach of working within the Democratic Party has been more effective in achieving change.

Also, they discuss the decline of the pay TV industry and the impact on cable and streaming services. The conversation concludes with a conversation about the oversaturation of television shows and the future of the industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and AOC's Criticism of Jill Stein

27:57 AOC: Sellout or Smart Operator?

43:46 The Decline of the Pay TV Industry

55:51 The Future of Television

01:03:41 The Great Taco Debate

01:05:22 The Classification of the UK and Europe

01:09:00 Regulating Platforms like Telegram

01:17:51 The Presidential Debates: Format and Speculation

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The gang discusses Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to suspend his campaign and endorse Donald Trump and the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France over the weekend surrounding criminal activity by users of his messaging app.

Chapters

00:02:45 Jen and Heaton's DNC Experience

00:20:03 RFK Jr. Drops Out and Endorses Donald Trump

00:43:34 Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in France

01:02:06 On the Chicago Episode

01:05:24 On Profit Caps

01:30:27 On Patreon's Billing Changes

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The gang discuss a range of topics including Heaton's experience working with dolphins, their attendance at a media party, price gouging in the food industry, and the recent changes to Patreon's billing system.

Chapters

00:00 Dolphin Stories and Lazy Dolphins

01:37 The Extravagant Media Party

10:03 Price Gouging in the Food Industry

34:00 Patreon's Billing System

56:17 Supreme Court Case: Schneider v. United States

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The gang discusses the decision by journalistic outlets to not publish hacked information from the Trump campaign, with the Trump campaign suggesting Iranian involvement. Also, should sports betting be legalized nationwide?

Chapters

13:51 Announcing the Chicago Show and the Democratic National Convention

32:25 The Decision Not to Publish Hacked Information: Ethical Considerations

41:40 Hunter Biden Controversy and Foreign Influence

51:46 Debate on Legalizing Sports Betting

01:15:01 Exploring Gun Control Perspectives

01:34:48 The Condom Quota at the Olympics

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A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally maintained a monopoly in online search by abusing its dominant market position, the gang discuss! They also chat about the selection of Tim Walz as the Democratic nominee for vice president and the reasons behind the decision. They analyze the electoral implications and policy positions of Walz, particularly on guns. In this final part of the conversation, Justin and Heaton discuss the child tax credit, Tim Walz's progressive stance on guns, the portrayal of politicians in the media, and the importance of trusting politicians' actions rather than their words. They also touch on the selection of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate and the need for voters to critically evaluate campaign messaging. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about movies and the concept of 'weirdness' in politics.

Chapters

00:00 Google's Monopoly in Online Search

19:03 Dominant Market Share and Anti-Competitive Practices

31:59 Antitrust Legislation and Monopoly Maintenance

48:25 Tim Walz: The Strategic Pick for Vice President

01:00:53 Analyzing Tim Walz's Policy Positions on Guns

01:11:13 Politics as a Blood Sport and the Concept of 'Weirdness'

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