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The gang discusses the decision by journalistic outlets to not publish hacked information from the Trump campaign, with the Trump campaign suggesting Iranian involvement. Also, should sports betting be legalized nationwide?

Chapters

13:51 Announcing the Chicago Show and the Democratic National Convention

32:25 The Decision Not to Publish Hacked Information: Ethical Considerations

41:40 Hunter Biden Controversy and Foreign Influence

51:46 Debate on Legalizing Sports Betting

01:15:01 Exploring Gun Control Perspectives

01:34:48 The Condom Quota at the Olympics

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A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally maintained a monopoly in online search by abusing its dominant market position, the gang discuss! They also chat about the selection of Tim Walz as the Democratic nominee for vice president and the reasons behind the decision. They analyze the electoral implications and policy positions of Walz, particularly on guns. In this final part of the conversation, Justin and Heaton discuss the child tax credit, Tim Walz's progressive stance on guns, the portrayal of politicians in the media, and the importance of trusting politicians' actions rather than their words. They also touch on the selection of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate and the need for voters to critically evaluate campaign messaging. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about movies and the concept of 'weirdness' in politics.

Chapters

00:00 Google's Monopoly in Online Search

19:03 Dominant Market Share and Anti-Competitive Practices

31:59 Antitrust Legislation and Monopoly Maintenance

48:25 Tim Walz: The Strategic Pick for Vice President

01:00:53 Analyzing Tim Walz's Policy Positions on Guns

01:11:13 Politics as a Blood Sport and the Concept of 'Weirdness'

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We have a new election!

The gang discuss the Democratic Party's role in choosing candidates and the lack of a democratic process. They also touch on Kamala Harris's record and policy positions, highlighting her progressive stances during the primary.

It also explores the use of the term 'weird' to brand opponents. The discussion highlights the different connotations of 'weird' and the potential impact on voters. In this final part of the conversation, the principal themes discussed include the role of permission structures in political decision-making, JD Vance's potential appeal to swing voters in Rust Belt states, the importance of feelings over policy in elections, and the need for a nuanced understanding of candidates beyond surface-level labels.

Chapters

00:00 Personal Anecdotes

05:52 Reviewing the Democratic Nomination Process

11:33 Kamala Harris as the Vice Presidential Candidate

18:21 The Lack of Democracy in the Democratic Party

24:35 Racially Segregated Zoom Calls for Kamala Harris

58:25 The Dual Nature of 'Weird'

01:04:04 The Impact of Personal Identification

01:06:19 The Influence of Permission Structures on Political Beliefs

01:19:41 The Importance of Empathy in Political Discourse

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