Justin Robert Young discusses Joe Biden's visit to Florida and the potential impact of an abortion referendum on the upcoming election. He also talks about the long and winding road for foreign aid in Congress with Bill Scher of Washington Monthly. Additionally, the TikTok divestment bill is discussed, with speculation on the reasons for its delay in the Senate and the potential impact on the social media landscape. 00:00 Introduction 01:28 The Importance of Florida in the Election 05:02 The Uphill Climb for Democrats in Florida 05:09 Update 10:28 Tensions over the Israel-Hamas Conflict a ..read more

Justin and Evan Scrimshaw (TheLines.com) focuses on the impact of demographics on American presidential elections. It explores the demographic shifts and coalitional realignments that have occurred since the 2000 election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Justin Robert Young discusses Donald Trump's professional victimization and its potential impact on the upcoming election. He also interviews Corey Nathan about the intersection of politics and religion.  The episode also touches on other political news, such as the FISA bill and controversies surrounding NPR's alleged liberal bias.  Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:21 Donald Trump's Martyr Strategy 08:34 Update on congress, NPR and Live Nation 23:10 Interview with Corey Nathan 58:28 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Justin Robert Young and Kevin Ryan discuss the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight and its political and cultural implications. The conversation explores the use of scandal and spectacle in politics and entertainment. It discusses how politicians and public figures strategically pick fights and create controversy to gain attention and control the narrative. The conversation also touches on the role of social media and online communities in amplifying conflicts and turning them into rivalries. It draws parallels between the tactics used in combat sports and politics, highlighting the art of ..read more

Trump reveals abortion position: it's a state's rights issue. We assess the field of play for abortion in 2024. Matt Laslo (Raw Story) joins us to talk rumors in the halls of congress on Speaker Johnson's possible ouster, FISA 702, the Mayorkas Impeachment and the TikTok bill. 00:00 Introduction and Eclipse Experience 05:43 Trump Targets Moderates at expense of Pro-Life Voters 13:07 Impact of Trigger Laws and Women's Health Issues 14:45 Update: Mayorkas, Student Loan Relief, FISA 23:09 Matt Laslo Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Why is Joe Biden brining up COVID? Progressive campaign strategist Anat Shenker-Osorio discusses the issues that animate progressive voters in the 2024 election. She explains that while economic issues are important, what actually mobilizes people to vote is a feeling of needing to protect their freedoms and being part of the anti-MAGA majority. 00:00 Introduction 01:46 Joe Biden's Strategy: Highlighting Trump's Mishandling of COVID-19 03:40 Biden's Economy and Trust Issues 04:55 The Risk of Using COVID-19 as a Political Issue 07:46 Highlighting Trump's Handling of COVID-19 to Showcase Biden ..read more

The optimists case for Joe Biden. Poll numbers are going up! Bad news can't last forever? Can it? Justin and Dave Leventhal discuss the fundraising numbers of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. They highlight that while Biden's numbers are good, it is still early in the election cycle and things can change. They also discuss the abnormal setup of Donald Trump's joint fundraising committee and how it allows him to use campaign funds for personal use. It was noted that small dollar donations are not coming in as fast or at the same dollar amount as they once did. This could be a sign that peak small d ..read more

In this episode, Justin Robert Young discusses the Republican Senate candidates' performance compared to Donald Trump in key states. He also interviews retired Border Patrol Sector Chief Chris Clem about the issue of human trafficking and the impact of Biden's policies on border security. The conversation highlights the media literacy of smuggling organizations and the challenges faced by border patrol agents. The episode also covers other topics such as government funding, the legal battle between Apple and the DOJ, and the bipartisan nature of the immigration issue. Chapters 00:00 Intro 2 ..read more

Joe Biden's new $30 million ad campaign begins his re-election campaign. We break down every second. The Hur Report performs live as Robert Hur testifies before congress. Are the Democrats ready to take the win? Tom Merritt (Daily Tech News Show) joins the program to discuss the potential forced sale (and potential ban) of TikTok. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Joe Biden's Age 01:20 Robert Herr's Investigation 03:36 Republicans' Response 06:52 Joe Biden's Memory 07:19 State of the Union 08:42 Joe Biden's Controversial Comments 09:12 Public Perception of the State of the Union 09:40 Joe ..read more

Joe Biden will not be accused of having no energy. His State of the Union went to 11. The big moments. The fumbles. The reality that a good night doesn't paper over some of the bigger problems with this race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more