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The Colorado Supreme Court rules that Trump is not eligible to be on their primary ballot; Arizona Governor Kate Hobbs actives the National Guard; Giuliani gets the bill for his chicanery; the "politically powerful corn lobby" gets a big win from Biden; and Tasha drops by with some pearls of wisdom.

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A bit of news from the destruction in Palestine from the weekend on a few fronts, one semi-good bit and more awful info; China and Vietnam slap hands for the press, but US experts are not worried; Ukrainian Army's Chief of Staff walks back an aside from weeks ago; the German military is being deployed for the first time since WW2; and the Pope to bless LGBT marriages.

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Quick return for a look at what's been going on in the US since we last met. Three university presidents were called into the House to testify on growing antisemitism on their campuses; a major merger is going to the FTC for review and a few legislators aren't happy about it; some news on the 2020 conspiracy case on the electors and Trump sides; a few updates on the very unfortunate case of Kate Cox; plus the premiere of our new segment titled "Very Boring but Very Important"

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All the wild stuff going on in those parts of the world and that's not even the tip of the iceberg...China's soft-diplomacy plays in their neck of the woods, Russia and Saudia Arabia buddy up, the Houthi's attack commercial vessels from Yemen, the UK and their absurd immigration plan, plus the earthquake in Afghanistan, the crisis in Sudan, and the situation in India heating up.

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A pairing of young minds come together to discuss the latest happenings of the US political scene. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor passed away, George Santos was expelled from the House, another budget negotiation is coming up, Tommy Tuberville finally lets military officers be promoted. Some interesting news on the 2024 election front: some groups are boycotting Biden, but not joining team Trump. A lawsuit in Texas regarding a medically necessary abortion and a House Resolution that equates antizionism with antisemitism.

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We are back! Another solo venture. I spent a bit talking about domestic issues in the Supreme Court, Senate, and House. All of it surrounded ethics: the SC new codes, the Senate subpoenaing Leonard Leo and Harlen Crow, and Santos facing another expulsion vote. Talked a bit of Trump's gag order, Elijah McLain's killers' trials, abortion access, and Texas border issues. I pivoted into a bit of international stuff: Zimbabwe's resource management, Argentina's new nutcase, and some climate change related disaster. Naturally, I spent a minute talking about Palestine/Israel.

All the orgs I mention in the show are linked here:

EPA - https://lvx.at/epa

Ukraine - https://lvx.at/ukraine

Kenya - https://lvx.at/hhrd

Congo - https://lvx.at/congo

Palestine - https://lvx.at/map

Common Defense - https://lvx.at/cdef

Vets Forward (AZ) - https://lvx.at/vfwd

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Just a solo venture for today. I didn't think it would go that long, but I was firing on all cylinders at the end there. Gonna be honest, I got some letters from conservative groups asking for my support. Not sure where they gathered that I'm an ignorant, hateful goon, but they're mistaken. Anyway, enjoy this hour-long bonanza of my most brilliant thoughts.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: call or text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637) ~~ The conclusion of episode 4, we pick up on the Georgia election map ruling, Jenna Ellis' plight, some surface level discussion of the situation that transpired in Maine which pivoted into discussing firearms at large. We finish with some good news out of Lahaina, Maui only to stumble into the orphan crushing machine factory.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: call or text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637)Leo, Bryson, and Derek sit down to chat about the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and his wonderful resume; Tasha delivers a great segment on MAGA Mike as well; we finish with some more fuckery in Congress before cutting early. The next half will be up soon!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: call or text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637)It's our first edition of the international version of the Progressive Patriots podcast. We had some really great conversation on soft power and how Chinese investment in diplomacy will pay dividends, the Russian government exploiting financial hardship in Cuba to recruit men to fight (and it's working well), the earthquakes in Afghanistan and how much more that will destabilize and already hurting population, and a LOT more...