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Justin discusses the impact of Trump convictions on the 2024 race, the role of social media in politics, fundraising efforts, and the narrative surrounding political events. 
We are joined by Gabe Fleisher of the Wake Up To Politics newsletter to discuss why this is NOT the most chaotic moment in politics as well as the upcoming debates.
00:26 No Movement in Polls After Trump Conviction
08:15 Biden Border Executive Order
13:37 New Battleground Commercials
16:30 Sen. Menendez will just for his seat as Indy
21:01 Interview with Gabe Fliesher

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Ohio Republicans have inadvertently solved a potential problem for the Democratic National Party by prompting the DNC to expedite President Biden's nomination through a virtual roll call vote. The Biden campaign's fundraising numbers have dipped, causing concern about their ability to compete with Trump in the money race. Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss.
Chapters
00:00 Ohio Republicans' Impact on the Democratic National Convention
10:44 Controversy Surrounding Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito
54:02 Engaging with Political Discourse


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Justin discusses the state of the Biden campaign and the potential implications of the polls. Do standard polling errors show this race to be a blowout? 
Michael Cohen joins the show to talk about a $137 million TV ad buy by a Biden Super PAC. What does it tell us?

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Biden 2024 Campaign Outlook
01:57 Impact of Polling Errors on Election Outcome
03:57 Challenges in Key Battleground States and Coalitional Problems
05:19 Insights on Campaign Ad Spend and Timing
05:57 Robert DeNiro in NYC Biden Presser
13:50 Challenges in Dealing with Israel and the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
17:10 Michael Cohen
30:59 The Timing of Ad Spend and Defining the Opponent
33:24 Persuadability of the Electorate and Campaign Strategy
42:54 The Competency of the Biden Administration
58:16 Strategies and Preparations for the Presidential Debate

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Justin Robert Young and his mom, Gloria Young, discuss Nikki Haley's endorsement of Donald Trump for president in 2024. They also touch on other political topics, such as the invitation for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress and the introduction of a bill requiring presidents and vice presidents to disclose foreign earnings and gifts. 
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Nikki Haley's Decision to Support Trump
05:15 Timing of Haley's Decision
07:25 Haley's Future Career and Beliefs
09:12 Conclusion
09:44 Invitation for Israeli Prime Minister to Address Congress
13:04 Disclosure Bill for Presidents and Vice Presidents
15:19 Vivek Ramashwamy's Stake Acquisition in BuzzFeed
17:06 Challenges in the Media Industry
17:11 Nikki Haley's Endorsement
23:28 Concerns About Trump's Impact on Democracy
26:29 Assessing Joe Biden's Presidency
35:46 Comparing the Current Economy to the Jimmy Carter Era
36:46 Managing Interest Rates and Inflation
39:17 Assessing the Biden Administration's Economic Policies
43:04 The Impact of Gas and Grocery Prices
47:53 Corporate Greed and Economic Inequality
52:02 Protecting Democracy and Political Engagement


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Justin discusses Trump's United Reich controversy, Biden's latest gaffes and the conspiracy theory that the president's debate performance could be an audition to keep him on the ticket.
He is joined by Scott Klug, a former Republican Congressman from Wisconsin, about the current state of politics. They discuss the impact of base support and coalition building, the unintended consequences of online fundraising, the challenges of getting work done in Congress, and the potential scenarios for Joe Biden's reelectability. They also touch on media bias, the upcoming elections in Wisconsin, and the racial realignment in politics.
00:00 Introduction
01:25 Silly Season: Controversial Video and Messaging
12:55 Conspiracy Theory: Auditioning for the Democratic Ticket
31:14 Lost in the Middle: Addressing Frustration and Confusion in Politics
33:09 The Growing Strength of Independent Voters
36:17 The Role of Media in Polarization

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In this emergency episode, Justin Robert Young discusses the surprising announcement that the 2024 campaign debates will be happening next month. Joe Biden has declined to participate in the fall debates scheduled by the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates and instead offered to do two one-on-one debates with Donald Trump in June and September. Trump immediately accepted the offer. The first debate is scheduled for June 27th at CNN studios in Atlanta. 

00:00 Introduction and Announcement of 2024 Campaign Debates
05:39 The Future of the Commission on Presidential Debates
13:14 The Stakes for Trump and Biden in the Upcoming Debates
15:25 Upset in the Maryland Democratic Primary
21:49 AMA
26:22 Can We Trust Polling in 2024?
28:35 The Lichtman Keys to the White House
42:59 Book Recommendation

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