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In this episode, we dive into the dramatic events of July 13, 2024, when an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump occurred at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. We also explore the political and social fallout, including President Biden’s condemnation of political violence, the FBI's ongoing investigation, and how militia groups are exploiting the incident for recruitment. Additionally, Trump announces JD Vance as his VP running mate amidst these turbulent times.

We dive into Project 2025, the controversial blueprint drafted by the Heritage Foundation, with significant contributions from former Trump administration officials. While Trump denies any involvement, the evidence tells a different story. Plus, the recent legal battles over abortion rights and gender identity protections, and the political ramifications of Trump's delayed sentencing in the hush money case, and more.

Former President Donald Trump has been convicted on 34 felony counts by a New York jury. Yes, you heard it right – 34! With sentencing set for July 11th, just days before the Republican National Convention.

Meanwhile, polls show that most Americans think the verdict was fair, but Republicans are sticking with their guy.

In other news, the Proud Boys are making a comeback, mRNA cancer vaccines are giving us hope, Ticketmaster got hacked (again), Claudia Sheinbaum is Mexico's first female and Jewish president, and Panama is evacuating an island due to rising sea levels.

The latest in Trump's hush payment and classified documents trials. Stormy Daniels’ vivid testimony about her alleged encounter with Trump left jurors nauseous.

Plus, Trump's classified documents trial has been indefinitely postponed, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s escalating disputes with tribal nations, college protests over the Israel-Hamas war disrupting graduations, Steve Bannon's failed appeal on contempt charges, a Chinese zoo’s controversial panda-dog stunt, and the bizarre story of a woman living inside a grocery store sign for a year.

Plus the band Airpark checks in to play their new song.

The historic criminal trial of former President Trump, accused of orchestrating a conspiracy to influence the 2016 election via hush money payments. The significant unionization at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, a landmark decision for workers' rights. The guilty plea of a former Marine in the January 6 Capitol riot.The NBA's ban of Jontay Porter for gambling violations. The groundbreaking high-speed rail project linking Las Vegas to Los Angeles, set to revolutionize travel by 2028.

Plus, guest Ana Friedberg from the project Friedberg.

This week… the GOP's dance with Russian propaganda, migrants turning the tables, and the unending saga of Donald Trump's legal labyrinth. We're not stopping there; Ted Cruz's reelection jitters, a Wyoming wolf's bar-hopping misadventure, and a Hollywood-worthy $30 million heist. And, we uncover the bizarre tale of "zombie cicadas."