The Gang discuss the upcoming Libertarian National Convention and the surprising announcement that former President Donald Trump will be speaking at the event. The conversation then shifts to the motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson, led by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Representative Thomas Massie.

The conversation concludes with a discussion on the reclassification of marijuana and the potential impact on the industry and society. In this conversation.

00:00 Donald Trump Announcement

14:39 Motion to Vacate

46:21 Weed Reclassification

1:17:53 Emails

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The gang discuss the newly passed TikTok bill, which mandates the sale of TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, and potentially ban the app if a sale doesn't occur within a year. Does it stand up to legal scrutiny?

We then discuss women's pain and the need for a more nuanced approach to its assessment and treatment in the medical field. The lack of research and understanding of women's health issues is highlighted, along with the importance of investing in women's health research to achieve gender equality in healthcare.

00:00 The Best Dressed Men in America

13:20 The TikTok Bill and Its Implications

39:19 The Potential Ban of TikTok and Its Political Ramifications

56:03 Addressing Women's Pain in Medicine: The Need for Research and Understanding

01:06:40 Challenges in Women's Healthcare: Lack of Attention and Time Constraints

01:17:32 A Nuanced Approach to Pain Assessment and Treatment Decisions

01:26:23 Podcast Update: Season Two of Jury More

01:49:26 Organizing Political Party Conventions: A Daunting Task

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Justin Robert Young, Jen Briney and Andrew Heaton discuss various topics, including Justin's announcement of his wife's pregnancy, the decline in tax refunds, and the impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

00:00 Introduction and Announcement of Pregnancy

09:22 The Decline in Tax Refunds and Changes in the Tax System

38:19 The Impeachment Proceedings Against Alejandro Mayorkas

45:36 The Role of Congress in Immigration

54:09 The Need for Term Limits

01:06:07 Running for Office

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The gang discuss the recent eclipse, the FISA debate, and the importance of presidential debates. Also, your Gaza emails...

The hosts share their experiences of the eclipse and discuss the significance of the event. They then delve into the FISA debate, highlighting the history and controversies surrounding Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Finally, they discuss the value and effectiveness of presidential debates, with one host expressing skepticism and the other acknowledging their historical significance. The conversation explores the potential changes that could be made to improve the presidential debates. They discuss the historical significance of debates and the value of seeing candidates go head-to-head.

The conversation ends with your emails on the Israel-Palestine conflict and the significance of the hostages in shaping perspectives. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts address some feedback and reflect on the emotional nature of the discussion. They emphasize the importance of understanding different perspectives and engaging in civil debate. They also discuss the need to challenge one's own beliefs and avoid intellectual laziness. The hosts express their gratitude for the support and understanding of their audience.

00:00 The Magical Atmosphere of the Eclipse

12:03 The Controversy Surrounding Section 702 of FISA

38:06 The Decline of Presidential Debates

49:11 Proposed Changes to Improve Debates

01:14:12 Considering the Perspective of Hostages

01:41:18 The Importance of Civil Debate and Understanding Different Perspectives

01:50:22 Appreciating the Support and Understanding of Listeners

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The gang discusses the World Central Kitchen convoy attack in Gaza, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

00:00 Easter Traditions and Orthodox Easter

02:20 Communion Wafers and Rituals

09:21 World Central Kitchen Convoy Attack

15:51 Conflict in Gaza and Potential Land Grabs

39:20 Debating the Goals and Actions of the Israeli Government

45:00 Reevaluating American Foreign Policy in the Middle East

59:21 Addressing the Humanitarian Crisis and Long-standing Issues

01:01:09 Navigating Fear and Cowardice

01:03:17 Exploring Perspectives: Israeli Government and Hamas

01:06:53 Understanding the Historical Context

01:08:38 The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

01:10:44 Challenges of Discussing Controversial Topics

01:16:23 Hopes for Resolution and Rebuilding

01:29:45 The Complexity of Hostage Situations

01:34:32 Regulatory Capture and the Safety of Glyphosate

01:37:36 The Quirks of Pronunciation

01:53:57 Upcoming Episodes of Their Podcasts

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The gang discuss RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign and the selection of Nicole Shanahan as his VP pick. Also, the controversy surrounding NBC's hiring and firing of Ronna McDaniel.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes

16:19 RFK Jr.'s Presidential Campaign

29:56 Nicole Shanahan's Background and Priorities

36:30 Shanahan's Donations to Democratic Candidates

36:59 The Potential Fallout of AOC's Speech

38:21 The Promises and Disappointments of Andrew Yang

39:45 The Gary Johnson Campaign and Low Moral Character

40:15 The Rebranding of Diddy

42:03 NBC's Controversial Hiring and Firing of Ronna McDaniel

43:33 The Backlash Against NBC's Decision

48:39 The Illiberal Stance of the Media

50:07 The Importance of Constructive Dialogue

54:01 The Lack of Standardization in EV Charging

01:13:42 Government Handouts to Corporations

01:15:00 Ownership of Charging Stations

01:16:15 Challenges of EV Charging

01:17:09 The Impact of Electric Scooters

01:17:34 Safety Concerns with Scooters

01:18:25 Longevity of Cars

01:20:20 The Environmental Impact of Cars

01:22:08 The Inefficiency of the New York Subway System

01:37:24 Funiculars and Other Transportation Systems

01:38:19 The Use of Chalk in Building Brackets

01:40:06 The Role of Helicopter Pilots in Government

01:41:35 The Delegation of Decision-Making to Executive Branch Agencies

01:42:30 The Ineffectiveness of the Inflation Reduction Act

01:44:15 The Role of Federal Regulators in Incentivizing Behavior

01:45:41 The Lack of Accountability in Congress

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Should Justice Sotomayor should retire? The gang explores!

Also, are we already past peak EV? This might be the first year we sell less of them then the year before. The gang discusses the lack of charging infrastructure for EVs, the role of government in EV charger installation, and the challenges faced by Hertz in maintaining its EV fleet.

Chapters

00:00 The Beach Debate

07:41 Upcoming Camping Trip

13:11 Near-Death Experience

35:46 The Structure of the Supreme Court

41:12 The Constitutionality of Abortion

42:08 Politicization of the Supreme Court

43:35 Misconceptions about the Supreme Court

44:04 Media Reporting on Supreme Court Decisions

45:25 Competency of Judges vs. Congress

50:03 Challenges of Electric Vehicle Adoption

51:25 Lack of Charging Infrastructure

52:14 Government Involvement in EV Chargers

53:43 Challenges of EV Adoption and Inflation Reduction Act

55:25 Hertz's Challenges with EV Fleet

56:16 Importance of Chargers for Businesses

58:12 Government Involvement in EV Chargers

01:00:57 Different Types of EV Chargers

01:04:31 Challenges of Building a National Train Network

01:09:45 Experience with Thunderstorms and Fire Alarms

01:11:11 Removing a Branch of the Federal Government

01:13:05 Feasibility of Train Travel in the US

01:19:59 Factors Affecting Train Travel in the US

01:22:22 The Need for Basic Infrastructure

01:23:14 Connecting Major Cities with Trains

01:24:21 Improving Bike Safety and Alternative Transportation

01:27:01 The Debate Over Terminology: Illegal Immigration

01:30:45 The Power of Words and Linguistic Manipulation

01:32:29 The Role of Words and Language in Society

01:34:11 The Euphemistic Treadmill and Offensive Language

01:36:21 The Impact of Words and Language on Perception

01:38:10 Expressing Opinions and Dealing with Reactions

01:41:29 The Broad Scope of the TikTok Bill

01:43:50 Concerns about TikTok's Algorithm and CCP Control

01:46:45 The Impact of the TikTok Bill on Other Apps

01:49:06 Understanding the Failures in Boeing's Audits

01:55:14 The Debate Over Double Contacts in Volleyball

01:59:45 The Tragic Story of Lester C. Hunt

02:01:36 The Lavender Scare and Thought Control

02:02:05 The Hypothetical Scenario of Presidential Deaths

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The gang discuss the challenges and controversies surrounding TikTok's ownership and the potential impact on national security. Jen, Justin and Heaton explore concerns about the potential control of platforms by Donald Trump and the dangers of giving the president the ability to cancel media outlets. The broad scope of the bill and its implications for any website or app owned by ByteDance are discussed. The potential fines for Apple, Google, and Oracle are highlighted, as well as the expansion of the bill beyond TikTok. The importance of the algorithm and the fear of losing control over American culture are examined.

The conversation also delves into the manufacturing problems faced by Boeing. The conversation discusses safety concerns with Boeing planes, including the changes in Boeing's operations and the challenges in fixing the problems.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Volleyball Bar

00:29 Coach Gordon Bombay and Dancing

01:06 Congressional Resignations

02:08 Continuing Resolutions and Omnibus Bills

03:06 RFK Jr. and Regulatory Capture

04:03 RFK Jr.'s Candidacy

05:01 Andrew Heaton Sports Question of the Week

05:41 RFK Jr.'s VP Candidacy Rumors

06:21 No Labels and Potential VP Candidates

07:46 TikTok Facing Ban in the US

08:25 CFIUS and TikTok's Future

09:20 RFK Jr.'s Presidential Campaign

10:12 No Labels and RFK Jr.'s VP Nomination

11:03 Bipartisan Support for RFK Jr.

12:01 Rebuttal Speeches

13:21 State of the Union Address

14:16 Impressions of Biden's Speech

15:05 Biden's Slurring and Heckling in Congress

16:30 Bipartisan Cheering and Reactions to Biden's Speech

19:55 Rebuttal Speeches and Political Tactics

22:25 TikTok's Legislation and Support

24:41 TikTok's Challenge in America

26:31 CFIUS and TikTok's Future

29:46 Concerns and Divestment of TikTok

33:18 Concerns about Trump's control over platforms

44:19 Fear of losing control over American culture

45:16 The origin point of media narratives

46:24 The influence of TikTok on national news

48:57 The timing of information from TikTok

49:57 TikTok as the origin point of media narratives

50:38 The influence of digital platforms on news

52:02 The need for credible evidence and whistleblowers

55:19 Transparency in algorithms

56:13 The danger of giving the executive branch power

58:35 Potential impact on Gen Z and parents

01:00:17 The danger of expanding executive power

01:03:09 The need for credible evidence from CFIUS

01:04:48 Potential market effects and whistleblower impact

01:06:12 Boeing's manufacturing problems

01:08:02 Safety concerns with Boeing

01:09:28 Changes in Boeing's operations

01:10:49 Monopoly issues and shareholder concerns

01:11:48 Challenges in fixing the problems

01:12:18 Issues with air traffic controllers and inspectors

01:13:13 Concerns from a pilot's perspective

01:13:41 Cover-up allegations and whistleblower

01:15:30 Regulation and accountability for Boeing

01:16:48 Nationalization or splitting up Boeing

01:17:17 The lack of a free market in the aerospace industry

01:18:41 The need for regulation and oversight

01:20:34 The safety of air travel and alternative transportation

01:26:49 Regulating congressional stock trading

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