We beef a bit about the shortage of graphics cards and then slide into the weekly quiz. Plus, a comparison of James Bond’s Vesper martini and Bob’s very own Quarantini. Give it a sip.

The boys ponder nature vs. nurture when it comes to making conversation, consider what can be learned from shutting up, and argue that Cuomo should resign *precisely* because he thinks he's innocent, and prognosticate about the future for creators of digital content. And, as always, the boys battle it out in the weekly quiz.

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The boys ponder nature vs. nurture when it comes to making conversation, consider what can be learned from shutting up, and argue that Cuomo should resign *precisely* because he thinks he’s innocent,and prognosticate about thefuture for creators of digital content. And, as always, theboys battle it out in the weekly quiz.

A watered down American Rescue Plan. The likely demise of the For The People Act. All of this could have been avoided had Senate Democrats nuked the filibuster rule. Now that they are in power, the Democrats refusal to wield it shines a bright light on their true colors. Bobby speculates that seeing the two parties as polarized along an ideological spectrum no longer makes sense, and that a better frame for understanding is that of branded cartels. Depressing stuff, but there's always the weekly quiz to cleanse our palates.

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A watered down American Rescue Plan. The likely demise of the For The People Act. All of this could have been avoided had Senate Democrats nuked the filibuster rule. Now that they are in power, the Democrats refusal to wield it shines a bright light on their true colors. Bobby speculates that seeing the two parties as polarized along an ideological spectrum no longer makes sense, and that a better frame for understanding is that of branded cartels. Depressing stuff, but there's always the weekly quiz to cleanse our palates.

The boys argue - convincingly, I think - that Democrats are sparing Biden from exactly the same critiques leveled at Trump. We also check in on Trump Jr's Open Mic Night stand-up set at CPAC, reflect on Josh Hawley's fundamental misfire in front of the Trumpsters, and revel in the weekly quiz.

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The boys argue – convincingly, I think – that Democrats are sparing Biden from exactly the same critiques leveled at Trump. We also check in on Trump Jr’s Open Mic Night stand-up set at CPAC, reflect on Josh Hawley’s fundamental misfire in front of the Trumpsters, and revel in the weekly quiz.

The boys took the day off, but the robots never rest. Here's a special message from their so-called hearts to yours.

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The boys took the day off, but the robots never rest. Here’s a special message from their so-called hearts to yours.

The boys slam Biden for wimping out on the $15 federal minimum wage. Dad loses his schnitt after MTG claims that being forgiven is "what Christianity is all about." Fortunately, the weekly quiz works its magic, and we're all zen-like by the time it's over.YOU CAN WIN $100 for the charity of your choice. Next week, we'll pit the boys against one another in a donation battle. For a chance to get your favorite not-for-profit some sweet cheddar, send us an email at [email protected].

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