Justin and Andrew discuss their recent press junket with Americans for Prosperity to the border and address ethical concerns. They also explore the composition of people crossing the border and the reasons behind their migration. The conversation includes the importance of listening to border patrol and diplomatic solutions, the need for walls in certain areas and diplomatic efforts, the impact of Trump's actions on immigration, the need for more reasoned dialogue and less racial politics. They continue with the financial penalty on Trump in a NY Civil Trial and its impact on his image, concerns about prosecutorial selection and excessive monetary damages, the impact of Trump's actions on banks and victims, and the victimless crime argument and the consequences of Trump's actions.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Wallace's Adventures

01:21

Considering New Life Choices

01:58

Low Energy Show

02:27

Justin's Influence and Travel Plans

03:25

Early Morning Flights

04:21

Political Campaigns and Dropping Out

05:18

The Grueling Process of Running for Office

06:14

Suspending Campaigns and Gathering Delegates

07:11

Choosing Primary Locations

51:15

Broken asylum system and high bar for asylum claims

52:39

The need for better logistics and enforcement

53:33

Majority of people show up for their asylum trials

54:29

Allowing legal immigrants to work and integrate into society

55:23

Trump's rhetoric and the divisive nature of the immigration debate

56:15

Listening to border patrol and diplomatic solutions

01:01:30

The need for walls in certain areas and diplomatic efforts

01:06:18

Trump's actions and the impact on immigration

01:11:54

The cruelty of the immigration debate and the need for a different conversation

01:13:23

The need for more reasoned dialogue and less racial politics

01:14:51

Trump's financial penalty and the impact on his image

01:19:05

Concerns about prosecutorial selection and excessive monetary damages

01:25:44

The impact of Trump's actions on banks and victims

01:27:31

The victimless crime argument and the consequences of Trump's actions

01:32:00

The monetary damages and the comparison to other crimes

01:33:24

The Systemic Issue of White Collar Crimes

01:34:17

Prosecutorial Element and Long-Term Implications

01:35:36

Consistent Prosecution of Bad Businessmen

01:36:30

Political Implications and Narrative

01:37:00

Implications on Other Cases and Public Perception

01:38:49

Two Tiers of Justice and Concerns

01:39:18

Trump's Criminal History and Public Perception

01:40:14

Trump's Responsibility for His Prosecution

01:41:00

Prosecutorial Motives and Political Implications

01:41:57

Inconsistency in Prosecution and Concerns

01:43:24

Rampant White-Collar Crime and the Bigger Problem

01:43:53

Lying on Loan Applications and the Perception of Crime

01:44:50

The Perception of Crimes and the Need for Consistency

01:45:44

Voting Against One's Own Interests

01:46:38

The Perception of Trump's Criminality and Political Narrative

01:47:36

Trump's Political Showmanship and Narrative

01:48:26

Concerns about Lawfare and Prosecutorial Motives

01:49:50

The Perception of Corruption and Keeping Classified Documents

01:50:42

Keeping Classified Documents and Memory

01:52:19

Voting Against One's Own Interests and Tribalism

01:54:55

02:26:08

Regional Culture and Politics

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The Gang discuss various topics including dick energy, communal dancing, RFK Jr.'s potential partnership with the Libertarian Party, and the last monocultural moment in our lifetime. They also analyze the record-breaking viewership of the Super Bowl and its significance in today's fragmented media landscape. The conversation covers topics such as the Taylor Swift effect on the Super Bowl, the impact of Super Bowl commercials, Biden's absence from the Super Bowl interview, the distraction caused by the Super Bowl, Jon Stewart's return to television, Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin, the examination of Mein Kampf and minstrel shows, the Russian perspective on NATO, Ukrainian agency, surprising election outcomes, and an interview with urbanist Alain Bertaud. In this episode, the host shares a personal story of quitting drinking and the impact it had on her life. She explains why she decided to record an episode about it and make it available for free on Patreon. The host also discusses the feasibility of betting on US elections and the limitations faced by American citizens. She shares an anecdote about providing an insider tip on an election outcome and the ability to buy and sell shares in political predictions. The conversation concludes with a discussion on congressional stock picks and the potential for investing in microchips.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Dick Energy

03:16

Communal Dancing

09:03

RFK Jr. and the Libertarian Party

17:43

The Last Monocultural Moment

38:11

Super Bowl Viewership

44:58

The Taylor Swift Effect

48:00

Super Bowl Commercials

51:10

Biden's Super Bowl Interview

54:17

Super Bowl Distraction

57:51

U.S. Senate Vote during Super Bowl

58:16

Biden's Health and Media Perception

59:42

Jon Stewart's Return

01:02:29

Tucker Carlson's Interview with Putin

01:08:14

Examining Mein Kampf and Minstrel Shows

01:12:24

Russian Perspective on NATO

01:19:07

Ukrainian Agency

01:24:32

Surprising Election Outcomes

01:26:24

Cities: Skylines and Urban Planning

01:28:47

Interview with Alain Bertaud

01:29:44

Personal Journey of Quitting Drinking

01:31:42

Betting on Elections

01:33:34

Insider Tips on Election Outcomes

01:34:31

Congressional Stock Picks

01:35:28

Investing in Microchips

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The gang discuss various topics including wearing Spanx, going to the gym, and Tucker Carlson's potential interview with Vladimir Putin. They also delve into the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the challenges of finding a resolution. Overall, the conversation covers personal anecdotes, current events, and geopolitical issues. This part of the conversation explores topics such as the global game of power, controversy within the Arizona GOP, the decline of institutions, transparency in Congress, the functionality of Congress, the ethics of recording conversations, the value of transparency, the charm of Baltimore, the impact of congressional size, and the conservative-liberal divide. It also addresses misconceptions about progressives and their policies. This conversation covers misconceptions about progressives, misrepresentation of political movements in media, the influence of pickup artist culture, and the impact of immigration on New York City. It also discusses the bias in artificial intelligence and highlights recent episodes of Congressional Dish and PX3.

00:00

Spanx and Gym Talk

11:19

Tucker Carlson's Interview with Vladimir Putin

35:41

The Intractable Ukraine Conflict

48:20

The Global Game of Power

52:33

Controversy in the Arizona GOP

54:40

The Decline of Institutions

56:59

Transparency in Congress

57:57

The Role of Institutions

58:25

The Functionality of Congress

59:43

Recording Conversations in Politics

01:03:31

The Pendulum of Transparency

01:08:03

The Ethics of Recording Conversations

01:09:09

The Value of Transparency

01:11:41

The Dysfunction of Congress

01:18:55

Transparency in Congress

01:21:37

The Charm of Baltimore

01:25:15

The Impact of Congressional Size

01:28:11

The Conservative-Liberal Divide

01:32:21

Understanding Progressives

01:34:43

Misconceptions about Progressives

01:35:12

Misconceptions about progressives

01:36:35

Misrepresentation of progressives in media

01:37:29

Incel, PUA, Gamergate, Prager, and Epic Times

01:38:26

Pickup artists and the book 'The Game'

01:39:24

Critiques of pickup artist culture

01:41:14

Gamergate and Jordan Peterson

01:42:10

Dennis Prager and the Epic Times

01:42:27

Misconceptions about Gen Z men

01:43:52

Misrepresentation of political movements

01:46:30

Looking beyond tribalistic politics

01:50:18

Impact of immigration on New York City

01:51:33

Historical perspective on immigration in the US

01:55:25

Lifting up the poor and helping immigrants

01:56:49

Proposed immigration criteria

01:59:45

The bias in artificial intelligence

02:01:06

Recent episode of Congressional Dish

02:01:34

Preview for the Nevada primary on PX3

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The Gang is back in studio to break down Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to deter migrants at the border. The responsibility for the southern border is debated, with a focus on the legal and practical aspects. We then delve into the gender divergence in Generation Z, the global trends in gender ideologies, the impact of the MeToo movement, the global obsession with the United State and, the influence of American politics on the world.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Hotel Experience

03:15Discussion on Governor Greg Abbott and the Border

08:32Debate on Responsibility for the Southern Border

09:53Record Number of Migrant Encounters at the Border

19:20Analysis of Immigration Policies and Issues

30:08Conservative and Progressive Perspectives on Immigration

37:18Possible Solutions and Political Obstacles

45:01Assessing the Border Situation under Biden

47:00Supporting the Show

48:15Gender Divergence in Generation Z

49:34Global Trends in Gender Ideologies

50:28The Influence of the MeToo Movement

51:24The Global Obsession with the United States

52:21The Impact of American Politics on the World

53:13The Role of MeToo in Shifting Ideologies

54:07The Effect of Women's Rights Backlash

55:03The Global Technological Shift

56:28The Atomization of Information

57:27The Impact of Gender Conversations

58:19The Essentialist View of Political Ideologies

59:58The Influence of Cultural Context on Ideologies

01:02:16The Impact of Gender Conversations on Global Trends

01:06:28The Dangers of Gendered Political Views

01:10:15The Need for a More Representative Primary System

01:11:10The Andrew Heaton Sports Question of the Week

01:14:32The Benefits of Increasing the Size of Congress

01:17:32The Potential for a Travelogue Podcast

01:20:49The Problem with Campaigning Without Money

01:25:07The Issue of Geriatric Pregnancy Terminology

01:29:59The Importance of Understanding Legal Arguments

01:30:27The Potential for a Travelogue Podcast

01:33:28Upcoming Episodes and Projects

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Jen returns both to the show and New England.

The gang discusses going to a Dean Phillips event, libertarians, political mailers and so much more.

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Justin and Heaton are LIVE at Backpocket Pin and Pixel in Iowa.

They discuss Hobo Museums, going to a Vivek Ramaswamy rally and who will win the Iowa Caucus.

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The gang covers a range of topics including personal experiences, COVID-19 concerns, government transparency, diversity and inclusion, accountability in public services, and personal health.

00:00

Stage Performance

00:40

Curiosity about Pictures

01:44

Turning 40

03:04

Airport Security

04:02

COVID-19 and Travel

05:14

COVID-19 Symptoms

07:10

Possible Exposure

07:51

Travel Dilemma

09:26

Alternative Solutions

10:27

Living Arrangements

11:18

Sick Dog

12:11

Concerns and Uncertainty

14:16

Lack of Transparency

18:14

Lloyd Austin's Surgery

19:41

Premeditated Secrecy

23:16

Deputy Secretary of Defense

24:59

Conspiracy Theory

26:29

Incompetence of the Administration

28:00

Doubts and Questions

29:23

Biden's Reaction

31:46

Biden's Response

32:17

Internal Dissent

34:11

Delayed Inauguration

35:40

Concerns about Biden's Reaction

36:11

Resignation and Dismissal

38:42

Resignation or Dismissal

39:49

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

40:24

Controversy around DEI

45:26

Diversity in College Admissions

49:49

Importance of Democracy

51:24

Expanding DEI Efforts

52:15

Accountability in Public Services

55:41

Accountability in Texas Energy Grid

58:26

Importance of Accountability

01:00:18

Expanding the Conversation

01:01:28

Unquestioned Ideology

01:04:01

Importance of History Education

01:06:05

Responsibility for Health

01:10:15

Winter Weather in Iowa

01:14:47

Concerns about Democracy

01:17:23

Extreme Cold Weather

01:19:23

Running Tips for Iowa

01:20:41

Taking a Break

01:21:54

Watching Veep

01:26:51

Personal Health and Blood Work

01:27:15

Responsibility for Health

01:28:00

Accountability in Texas Energy Grid

01:29:26

Lack of Accountability

01:30:28

Holistic Solutions

01:31:26

Disagreement on Accountability

01:33:08

Personal Health and Blood Work

01:34:36

Personal Health and Blood Work

01:36:26

Personal Health and Blood Work

01:37:49

Personal Health and Blood Work

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The conversation covers a range of topics, including birthday plans, camera preferences, an upcoming live show in Iowa, the release of names linked to Jeffrey Epstein, Jennifer's skepticism about the political process, grievances about the studio setup, and a legal ruling on Texas power companies' liability. This part of the conversation focuses on the negligence and lack of preparedness in the Texas power grid, the flaws of the deregulated energy network, the need for accountability and consequences for power outages, and the potential solutions to the problems. The discussion also explores the impact of third-party candidates on elections, the misconceptions about voting percentages, and the redefinition of the time between Christmas and New Year's. Additionally, the conversation delves into the use of AI in healthcare, the dysfunction of the healthcare market, and the benefits of direct primary care. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including Trump's smell and their appreciation for runners.

Chapters

00:00

Birthday plans and camera preferences

03:14

Upcoming live show in Iowa

05:16

Jennifer's concerns about Iowa

06:21

Discussion on Jeffrey Epstein's list

09:05

Jennifer's skepticism about the political process

13:14

Jennifer's grievances and Justin's studio setup

19:10

Impending release of names linked to Jeffrey Epstein

26:10

Conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein

37:05

Legal ruling on Texas power companies' liability

48:05

Negligence and Lack of Preparedness

50:25

Deregulated Energy Network vs. Energy Monopolies

51:46

The Duty to Provide Electricity

53:12

Consequences for Power Outages

54:06

The Flaws of the Deregulated Texan Model

55:03

The Need for Accountability and Consequences

55:31

The Role of Sovereign Immunity

56:57

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Vertically Integrated Companies

57:51

The Impact of Extreme Weather on Power Grids

58:44

The Lack of Consequences for Power Companies

59:37

Solutions: Removing Sovereign Immunity and Requiring Duty to Provide Electricity

01:05:37

Redefining the Time Between Christmas and New Year's

01:06:07

Reviewing the Bingo Card

01:06:25

The Impact of Third-Party Candidates on Elections

01:07:20

The Flaws of the Two-Party System

01:09:08

The Misconception of Voting Percentages

01:10:05

The Role of Third-Party Candidates in Elections

01:11:17

The 2000 Election and Ralph Nader

01:13:08

Encouraging Voter Turnout and Redefining Voting

01:14:51

Naming the Time Between Christmas and New Year's

01:19:31

The Use of AI in Healthcare

01:20:56

The Dysfunction of the Healthcare Market

01:24:55

The Benefits of Direct Primary Care

01:30:27

The Crisis in Primary Care and the Role of AI

01:33:10

The Dysfunction of the Health Insurance Market

01:34:36

Discussion on Trump's Smell

01:35:01

Appreciation for Runners

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In this review of 2023, the gang discusses Christmas and holiday celebrations, creating a name for the period between Christmas and New Year, book recommendations, leaking classified documents, and Dianne Feinstein's replacement on the Judiciary Committee. Also: political candidates and polls, negative views of the economy, inflation and rising costs, compound interest and inflation, meth on trains, sentencing for January 6th insurrectionists, political candidates' playlists, constitutional analysis of a Colorado decision, defining insurrection, college grading and party culture, and the influence of party culture on political affiliation. The conversation covers the complexities of school libraries and censorship, parental rights and transgender issues, the evolution of news and profit motivations, and potential structural changes to improve media.

00:00Christmas and Holiday Celebrations

03:19Creating a Name for the Period Between Christmas and New Year

10:13Book Recommendations

29:55Discussion on Leaking Classified Documents

39:25Dianne Feinstein's Replacement on Judiciary Committee

40:42Political Candidates and Polls

41:25Negative View of the Economy

42:09Inflation and Rising Costs

42:47Compound Interest and Inflation

43:33Meth on Trains

44:00Lack of Public Transportation

44:27Sentencing for January 6th Insurrectionists

46:35Sentencing of Enrico Terrio

49:49Political Candidates' Playlists

50:55Surprising Playlists

53:42Nap Week and Christmas Carols

54:58Constitutional Analysis of Colorado Decision

57:38Defining Insurrection

01:01:36Thick Sauce and Weight Loss

01:02:17College Grading and Party Culture

01:05:51Party Culture and Political Affiliation

01:14:29Party Culture and Political Affiliation (Part 2)

01:20:22Moms for Liberty and Parental Rights

01:21:21The Complications of School Libraries and Censorship

01:23:04Parental Rights and Transgender Issues

01:25:29The Evolution of News and Profit Motivations

01:30:39Structural Changes to Improve Media

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The gang covers a range of topics, including a Colorado Supreme Court ruling on Trump's eligibility, concerns about setting legal precedents, a sex scandal involving Bridget and Christian Ziegler, conservative sexual behavior, controversy surrounding Moms for Liberty, and the relationship between moral foundations theory and political orientation. The conversation covers considerations of justice and harm, understanding Zionism, misconceptions about Zionism, the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, different perspectives on the conflict, the issue of hostages in Gaza, the tush push in football, the disconnected feeling of veterans, and the driving force of tribalism. The conversation explores the impact of technology on information dissemination and the decline of gatekeepers, leading to the rise of fringe opinions and the absence of a news consensus. It delves into the tribalistic impulses amplified by social media and the lack of coping mechanisms for this new medium. The influence of conservative radio and for-profit news on tribalism is discussed, along with the role of greed and competition in shaping media narratives. The conversation also examines the structural changes in media and the financial incentives of going tribal. Finally, the debate on the economic value of college education is addressed.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Personal Anecdotes

07:20

Colorado Supreme Court Ruling on Trump's Eligibility

16:49

Implications and Concerns about Precedent

31:26

Sex Scandal Involving Bridget and Christian Ziegler

36:44

Discussion on Conservative Sexual Behavior

43:34

Controversy Surrounding Moms for Liberty

46:19

Moral Foundations Theory and Political Orientation

47:14

Considerations of Justice and Harm

54:53

Understanding Zionism

56:25

Misconceptions about Zionism

59:49

The Complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

01:06:14

Different Perspectives on the Conflict

01:13:01

The Issue of Hostages in Gaza

01:19:13

The Tush Push in Football

01:23:31

The Disconnected Feeling of Veterans

01:34:20

The Driving Force of Tribalism

01:36:38

The Impact of Technology on Information Dissemination

01:37:34

The Decline of Gatekeepers and the Rise of Fringe Opinions

01:38:31

The Tribalistic Impulses Amplified by Social Media

01:39:29

The Lack of Coping Mechanisms for Social Media

01:40:23

The Influence of Conservative Radio on Tribalism

01:41:50

The Shift to For-Profit News and the Rise of Tribalism

01:42:46

The Role of Greed in Tribalistic Media

01:43:43

The Impact of Competition on Media

01:44:41

The Influence of National Media on Tribalism

01:45:07

The Chaos and Flame Wars of the Current Media Landscape

01:46:34

The Financial Incentives of Tribalism in Media

01:48:25

The Temptation of Going Tribal for Financial Gain

01:49:52

The Structural Changes in Media and the Rise of Tribalism

01:51:14

The Role of Technology and Competition in Tribalism

01:54:01

The Impact of National Media on Tribalism

01:55:18

The Debate on College Education and its Economic Value

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