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On this episode John and Nate make up ground from last week discussing:

1) Biden/Harris ticket. Is it strong? It doesn't really meet progressive half-way but it will be hard for conservatives to find bad talking points.

2) USPS. Optics anyone? Did we forget this is a service? Also mail-in-ballots. Nate makes a case for Colorado's efficiency with mail in voting.

3) Steve Bannon debacle. Are you shocked? Is is shocking that roughly 8-9 people a year in the Trump orbit are indicted.

4) What is happening with the GOP brand? Will it forever be tied to Trump? What is with the zero sum game?

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Show Notes:
Trump Advisor Indictments

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/all-the-presidents-convicted-men

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/23/us/politics/mueller-investigation-charges.html

Lincoln Project Trump Family Skit

https://lincolnproject.us/news/wakeup/

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On this episode John and Nate dive into the difference between President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden. Which candidate does America need right now and for the next four years? Better yet what does the nation need moving forward? Grind on and open the economy or federal government help and oversight to mitigate risk?

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Part 1: John and Nate remember the great Congressman John Lewis. A disciple of Martin Luther King Jr and one of the great civil rights icons.

Part 2: John and Nate dive into the William Barr hearings. What is happening in the states? Did Portland Oregon turn into a fascist police state or was the protection of federal buildings necessary?

Part 3: John and Nate dive into President Trump's campaign strategy? Is it devolving?

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Show Notes:

1)President Obama's Eulogy for John Lewis
https://www.vox.com/2020/7/30/21348062/john-lewis-funeral-barack-obama-eulogy

2) Cody the Cat...
https://people.com/pets/dead-cat-gets-voter-registration-in-mail/

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As "Cancel Culture" become a more mainstream topic of conversation John and Nate organically dive into the the concept of canceling and changing the narrative. This is not an all encompassing discussion of "Cancel Culture", but a beginning discussion of the goals and consequences of canceling discussion and more importantly the consequence of changing narratives that may not need to be changed.

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On this episode John and Nate dive into what Nate calls, "2016 PTSD." By all signals Hillary Clinton had the last presidential election in the bag. Somewhere the majority of analysts and media outlets were proved wrong.
Recent polls out show that Biden is ahead in the polls but a large majority of Democratic voters feel that there is a large number of silent voters ready to cast their ballot for President Trump. Is this fear unfounded? Is there a large chance of this happening or is this "2016 PTSD?"

Tune in and have a listen.

[National polling aggregation image courtesy of RealClearPolitics.com]

Show Notes:

Election Polls:
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/latest_polls/president/

2016 PTSD or 16 Syndrome
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/07/15/16-syndrome-pennsylvanians-broadly-back-biden-but-worry-about-secret-trump-surge/

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**Disclaimer** John meant to say Loretta Lynch when referencing Susan Rice and Joe Biden.

In this episode John and Nate dive into two different topics. The topics meld together through the episode. Nate proposes that the GOP are at a pivotal time to rebrand themselves from the party of Trump to the party of the GOP they once were.

Throughout the episode the conversation pivots to tough questions for Nate. The overall national conversation has been about race, social justice, and a new America. How should we be helping underprivileged communities. Is a Biden presidency just another crony administration? Or is it a way to reset?

Race can be a tricky topic to navigate as two white male hosts. In an effort to move forward in America. The goal should be to create a more equitable society so there are ample opportunities for listening and conversation.

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On this episode, your host (Nate Wellein) and his oft-counterpart (Jack DeViney) dive into William Barr's optics in relation to the Michael Flynn case, and Roger Stone. NPR recently interviewed William Barr and is referenced in this episode. In the interview William Barr defended all his actions. Nate and (Jack) DeViney discuss this position.

In the second half of the episode Jack and Nate discuss the use of Student Resource Officers or SROs in schools. Should they continue to be used? Should they be an adjunct resource to more appropriate resources?

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After two big SCOTUS wins for the LBGTQ community and some protection for Dreamers, (Jack) DeViney and Nate dive into the implications for each.

As we know the win for Dreamers does not mean they will be able to stay or that there is a path to citizenship however the SCOTUS determined that the Trump administration did not have a good argument. How does this look in the future.

In the second half of the episode, the pair then dive into the difference of opinion regarding the Title VII win for the LBGTQ community. How does this play in the religious community?

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As the protests in America continue the cries for reform continue. In this episode John and Nate continue to build upon the previous episode to discuss the merits and criticism of defending police departments. Additionally, the team clarifies what they meant by "defund".

As always the ModState team stands in solidarity with those who are fighting for a more equitable and just world.

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The ModState team stands in solidarity with those who are feeling pain and suffering in these times. The fight isn't over until there is equality of opportunity and these times have shed an uncomfortable light on the reality of America today.

John and Nate discuss the recent events, protest and unrest, in the United States, following the death of an unarmed black man, George Floyd. The discussion seaways into the leadership of the President of the United States and ends with a demand for systemic change in a broken system.

In light of the nation wide protest ModState will stand principled for the freedom of speech and the right to demonstrate. Maybe the most important constitutional right of them all.

Be safe.