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The gang discusses the Commission on Presidential Debates and the decision by the Biden campaign to cut ties with them. They also express their opinions on the proposed format for the debates and the need for more transparency in the process. The conversation discusses the history and flaws of the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) and the potential changes to the format of the upcoming debates.
They then discuss Democratic Party and the upcoming DNC convention and their reported plan to minimize possible protest by virtualizing parts of the programming. The conversation also touches on the lack of excitement for Joe Biden and the Democratic Party's failure to address the concerns of their voters.
00:00 Light Banter and Drug Use in San Francisco
12:24 Cutting Out the Commission: A New Era for Presidential Debates
22:30 Including Third-Party Candidates
24:58 Debate Format: Microphone Cutoffs and No Audience
25:06 Timing of the Debates: Does It Really Matter?
26:48 Debating the Inclusion of Third-Party Candidates
29:21 Criticism of the Commission on Presidential Debates
30:05 Strategies for Biden and Trump in the Debates
36:30 Analyzing Potential VP Picks for Trump
52:19 Exploring Potential Candidates for the 2024 Presidential Election
57:43 Challenges and Strategies for the Democratic Party's Convention
01:13:31 Frustration with the Democratic Party's Lack of a Clear Platform
01:23:49 The Importance of a Strong and Cohesive Message in Politics
01:24:53 The Dangers of Brain Worms and DNC Hit Jobs
01:26:16 Violence in Germany and the Impact of Social Media
01:28:37 The Unintended Consequences of Credit Card Regulations
01:30:58 The Limitations of Public Transportation Systems
01:32:29 Karaoke Songs for Baritones
01:35:10 Bringing Back Blimps as a Transportation Option
01:39:08 Upcoming Episodes: New York Times Polls, Poverty Alleviation, and the Palestine Issue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The gang discusses the Durbin Marshall credit card bill and its potential impact on consumers and businesses. The bill aims to introduce competition in the credit card industry by allowing businesses to choose payment networks other than Visa and MasterCard. Proponents argue that this will lower costs and benefit consumers, while critics warn that it could lead to the reduction or elimination of credit card rewards programs. 
They also discuss trains. 

 00:00 Introduction and Host Banter 09:20 Discussion of the Durbin Marshall credit card bill 28:43 The lobbying efforts of big retailers and airlines 32:59 The potential consequences of the bill for consumers 34:47 The Impact of the Durbin Amendment 38:38 Trains! 46:11 The Importance of Application and Better Infrastructure 01:08:34 Subsidizing Trains 01:14:35 The Challenges of Homeownership 01:17:32 Streamlining Plane Safety Instructions 01:21:44 Reviving the Whig Party Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Gang discuss the upcoming Libertarian National Convention and the surprising announcement that former President Donald Trump will be speaking at the event. The conversation then shifts to the motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson, led by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Representative Thomas Massie. 
The conversation concludes with a discussion on the reclassification of marijuana and the potential impact on the industry and society. In this conversation.
00:00 Donald Trump Announcement 14:39 Motion to Vacate 46:21 Weed Reclassification 1:17:53 Emails Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The gang discuss the newly passed TikTok bill, which mandates the sale of TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, and potentially ban the app if a sale doesn't occur within a year. Does it stand up to legal scrutiny?
We then discuss women's pain and the need for a more nuanced approach to its assessment and treatment in the medical field. The lack of research and understanding of women's health issues is highlighted, along with the importance of investing in women's health research to achieve gender equality in healthcare.
00:00 The Best Dressed Men in America
13:20 The TikTok Bill and Its Implications
39:19 The Potential Ban of TikTok and Its Political Ramifications
56:03 Addressing Women's Pain in Medicine: The Need for Research and Understanding
01:06:40 Challenges in Women's Healthcare: Lack of Attention and Time Constraints
01:17:32 A Nuanced Approach to Pain Assessment and Treatment Decisions
01:26:23 Podcast Update: Season Two of Jury More
01:49:26 Organizing Political Party Conventions: A Daunting Task Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Justin Robert Young, Jen Briney and Andrew Heaton discuss various topics, including Justin's announcement of his wife's pregnancy, the decline in tax refunds, and the impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. 

 00:00 Introduction and Announcement of Pregnancy 09:22 The Decline in Tax Refunds and Changes in the Tax System 38:19 The Impeachment Proceedings Against Alejandro Mayorkas 45:36 The Role of Congress in Immigration 54:09 The Need for Term Limits 01:06:07 Running for Office

 
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