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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 at U.S. Universities
15:11 Potential Ban or Change in Ownership of TikTok
19:07 Bill Scher
19:11 Parenting Advice
25:11 The Passage of the Foreign Policy Package
35:22 The Ongoing Story of the TikTok Divestment Bill
53:57 Outro
54:01 Personal News: Becoming a Father
57:41 Preview: Next Episode with Tom Merritt


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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.
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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


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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 creating hype and generating interest. The conversation concludes by examining the dynamics of online communities and how they can shift from celebrating a shared interest to becoming divided and contentious.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
08:19 The Spectacle of Professional Wrestling
15:41 Interconnection of Sports, Politics, and Culture
38:00 Exploring the Themes of Rivalry, Spectacle, and Universality in Combat Sports and Westerns
45:09 The Role of Online Communities and Moderators in Rivalries and Power Struggles


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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


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Justin Robert Young interviews Sasha Eisenberg, author of 'The Lie Detectives,' about the impact of the internet and disinformation on modern elections. They discuss the evolution of political campaigns, the rise of social media, and the challenges of navigating misinformation and disinformation. They also touch on the 2024 presidential election and the potential influence of third-party candidates. The conversation highlights the need for campaigns to adapt to the decentralized media landscape and the importance of addressing internal party dissent.

00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Primaries
02:16 Challenges in Consolidating Party Support
03:46 Addressing Internal Party Dissent
11:05 No Labels and Third Party Candidates
13:35 The Ongoing Conflict in Gaza
56:47 Conclusion and Sasha Eisenberg's Expertise

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