We begin with a thought experiment to demonstrate the power of an algorithm like TikTok’s to shape one’s understanding.

We lay out the role for executive orders and their relationship to the rest of government. What do they say about the scope of government and the power assumed by presidents.

John describes Biden-era orders which may have led to the Democrats’ loss in 2024.

Tim shares President Trump’s recent executive orders which range from the reasonable to the seemingly unconstitutional.

We answer Ben’s trivia questions from last week and John offers another from the world of baseball.

We hear from our film sponsor on progress with representative casting.

Tim wonders if people like his whack-job know how out of touch they are.

John’s heroes encourage companies to just be quiet.

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