US of Ed

"We're really pushing against a ceiling here... she's got to reach deep into her cookie jar and pull out more cookies."

Officially the Democrats' nomination for president in 2024, Kamala Harris continues to gain in the polls but Republicans are doing all that they can to keep people from voting with voter purges, lawsuits, and intimidation. Meanwhile, Jack Smith is doing his best to salvage his January 6th case after the Supreme Courts' decision on sweeping presidential immunity. Also discussing the leadup to the debate, RFK Jr dropping out of the race, and the latest from Gaza and Ukraine.

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"This is a movement, and I'm saying movement here beyond political parties."

Democrats have come together to pull for Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention this week, so just what kind of election platform are we seeing come together as far as policy is concerned? Also, attempts to impeach Joe Biden have died not with a bang but with a whimper as Republicans have found nothing to substantiate allegations of bribery or fraud. Also discussing the latest on lowering drug costs, Gaza, Ukraine and Russia, the NFL's concussion settlement, and RKF Jr rumoured to drop out in the coming week.

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"This campaign now is the Happy Meal, they're announcing happy happy happy, better better better, don't fight all that old, ugly stuff."

Kamala Harris continues to make massive gains over Donald Trump in the polls, but is there a risk of complacency setting in if more policies are not announced? Meanwhile, Ukraine has flipped the script on Russia and made an incursion into Russia territory to Putin's outrage. Also discussing the Iranian hack of the Trump campaign, Middle East talks, cancer moonshot, and fears officials may refuse to certify 2024 election results.

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"So if the nation's in danger, look to the coach."

It's official, the Democratic National Convention has nominated Kamala Harris unopposed as their presidential candidate for the 2024 election and she has announced Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate. While Donald Trump was hoping Joe Biden would somehow return to snatch back the nomination, he's got problems enough of his own to distract him with fresh bribery allegations. Also discussing Supreme Court reforms, closing a loophole on politicians who trade in stock, escalation in the Middle East, and race riots in the UK.

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"Americans are feeling positive... the first thing Kamala did in her first ad was talk about the things she's going to do."

The White House has announced anticipated reforms for the Supreme Court this week, including term limits and a binding code of conduct, but just how long before any of it can come into effect? Meanwhile, the Harris campaign is making great strides against her 'weird' opponent, but its still a long road ahead to the voting booths. Also discussing legal developments for 9/11 perpetrators, Israel and Iran, Venezuela, fires in Alberta, and the Olympics.

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"Black women are a very powerful force, and they've been on the sidelines since Obama."

After weeks of speculation and calls for him to drop out, Joe Biden has finally opted out of the 2024 presidential race. But not everyone is happy, with Republicans throwing everything at the wall to declare Biden bowing out as somehow illegal or, failing that, calling on him to resign. We discuss the campaign ahead for Kamala Harris plus latest on the Trump shooting, Mr Netanyahu goes to Washington, the Olympics, and the hottest day ever recorded on planet Earth thanks to climate change.

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"This is so super weird, I think I've withdrawn from reality here."

An apparent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump wiped everything else from the headlines ahead of the Republican National Convention. As the dust settles it appears to have shifted the political landscape shockingly little but it remains to be seen whether Biden and Democrats can regain political momentum. Also discussing Trump's "Never Trumper" running mate, J.D. Vance, Aileen Cannon, Supreme Court reforms, more calls for Biden to drop out of the race, and Texas' massive power problem.

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"[Joe Biden] would be a marked man if he doesn't leave now."

In spite of a dismal debate performance and questions about his ability to do the job for four more years, Joe Biden has rejected calls to step down as the Democrats' nominee. NATO has met in Washington this week to celebrate its 75th anniversary and rally behind Ukraine right as Russia unleashes its deadliest wave of missile strikes in months. Also discussing the Epstein files, investigation into Clarence Thomas, the UK and French elections, Gaza, and Trump's pick for VP.

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"What we thought of as the United States of America is gone."

The US Supreme Court has come to a stunning decision to deliver US presidents' almost total immunity against any and all crimes committed while in office as long as they can be vaguely defined as "official acts" of the presidency, all but openly declaring allegiance to Donald Trump. This comes in the same week that the court has severely undercut the ability of government agencies to enforce regulations on individuals and corporations, and ruled that government officials, not unlike the Justices themselves, are free to accept "gratuities" on services rendered. Also discussing Joe Biden's dismal debate performance, Oklahoma requiring Bible studies in schools, and indictments for the slow response of Uvalde police during the 2022 shooting.

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"In Biden's case, his voters are there but they need to be compelled to vote given his age and given this kind of nagging position on Israel."

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to face up in the first of two scheduled debates with Team Trump already downplaying the likelihood of a good performance, but just how significant the event will be for voters remains to be seen. Meanwhile, whistleblower Julian Assange has returned to Australian shores following a plea deal that allowed him to escape further jail time. Also discussing a drop in illegal immigration, investment in rural water projects, Olympics, and the latest primaries.

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