We begin with our condemnation of violence.

We review changes to the Republican platform. Then, we use Peyton Manning and Daniel Jones analogies to describe aspects of the presidency. We review the risks of ‘seeking to slay monsters,’ play Trump or University of Wisconsin trivia, share our whack-job and recognize two barbers who saved a child from a very close shave.

Referred to in this podcast

“Stop Soft-Pedaling the GOP's Extreme Positions” in the Atlantic.

“Complaint Alleges University of Wisconsin DEI Czar, Husband of Harvard's DEI Chief, Has Decades-Long History of Research Misconduct.” In the Washington Free Beacon

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