In this episode, Justin Robert Young and Jennifer Briney discuss their experiences at the Republican and Democratic conventions. Justin also cover topics such as the money spent on political ads, the importance of swing states like Pennsylvania and Georgia, and the Kamala Harris campaign's efforts to redefine her image. Chapters 00:00 Introduction …

Justin Robert Young deep dives into Kamala Harris's debate performances from 2016 to 2020. He analyzes her strengths and weaknesses, including her preparedness and prosecutorial style. Kamala Harris is effective when delivering practiced moments and looking directly into the camera. However, her instincts on when to do so may not be particularly go…

The gang discuss AOC's criticism of Jill Stein and the Green Party. They debate the effectiveness of third parties and the strategies they employ. Jen argues that AOC's criticism is factually inaccurate and stems from bitterness, while Heaton suggests that AOC's approach of working within the Democratic Party has been more effective in achieving ch…

Justin Robert Young discusses the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz CNN interview and the return of Musa Al-Gharbi to the show. https://musaalgharbi.substack.com/p/we-have-never-been-woke-is-now-officially Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 03:47 Harris Walz CNN Interview Thoughts 14:21 Trump WILL NOT Vote for FL Abortion Amendment 19:15 Altercation at …

The gang discusses Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to suspend his campaign and endorse Donald Trump and the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France over the weekend surrounding criminal activity by users of his messaging app. Chapters 00:02:45 Jen and Heaton's DNC Experience 00:20:03 RFK Jr. Drops Out and Endorses Donald Trump 00:43:34 Te…

In this episode, Justin Robert Young recaps Kamala Harris's speech at the DNC and discusses RFK Jr. dropping out of the race with Evan Scrimshaw. Chapters 00:18 Kamala Speech Review 09:43 Update on the Next Few Weeks of Shows 11:44 Evan Scrimshaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

The gang discuss a range of topics including Heaton's experience working with dolphins, their attendance at a media party, price gouging in the food industry, and the recent changes to Patreon's billing system. Chapters 00:00 Dolphin Stories and Lazy Dolphins 01:37 The Extravagant Media Party 10:03 Price Gouging in the Food Industry 34:00 Patreon's…

Reporting LIVE from Chicago. A look at the convention floor, the under attended protests, an electric (if angry) crowd, Kamala, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Robert Young and Ryan McBeth discuss the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. They explore the Ukrainian offensive against Russia and the potential strategic objectives behind it. They also speculate on the possibility of Russian soldiers defecting to the Ukrainian side. All that and so much more. Get more Ryan on his YouTube: https://ww…

TICKETS TO OUR AUGUST 18th CHICAGO LIVE SHOW AVAILABLE NOW: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36644/production/1210915 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 …

Donald Trump's Twitter Spaces interview with Elon Musk gave us a lot of talking. But one bizarre quote does explain the difference Donald would like to draw between he and Kamala on foreign policy. Bill Scher (Washington Monthly) joins the show to discuss the rollout and rapid rise of Kalama Harris. Chapters 00:00 Analyzing the Trump-Musk Twitter S…

A campaign died slowly. A President nearly died. A new candidate found life. Before we get too far away from it, let's just bury a time capsule of July 2024 with the one and only Kevin Ryan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, parti…

Justin discusses Tim Walz selection as Kamala Harris' running mate. There is speculation about the electoral map and the importance of swing states like Georgia and Pennsylvania. The decision to choose Walz over Josh Shapiro is analyzed, with questions raised about the campaign's strategy and messaging. The conversation also touches on the evolving…

Hooray for the Smokey Back Room! We pick your candidates so you don't have to! Justin discusses the influx of money into Kamala Harris' campaign, the role of super PACs and state party committees in fundraising with Dave Levinthal of Raw Story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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 diff…

Beyond the PR, what are the moves being made by Harris '24. She is expanding the map, trying to survive a TV onslaught and pretending 2019 didn't happen. Also, Justin and Gabe Fleisher discuss the Kamala Harris campaign and the potential vice presidential picks. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Strategic Focus on Swing States in the Sunbelt 04:58 …

Kamala Harris has gone from being seen as a liability on the ticket to a source of enthusiasm for Democrats, Justin talks to Kirk Bado of Hotline. Recent polls show the race between Kamala and Donald Trump remaining essentially the same, with Trump leading by a few points. However, Democrats are feeling optimistic and have a renewed sense of energy…

**RECORDED BEFORE THE BIDEN DROPOUT** LIVE IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN... the gang discusses the Republican National Convention and the MAGA-dominated Republican Party. There is speculation about the possibility of Joe Biden dropping out and a contested Democratic convention. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Comparing the Convention to Des Moines 06:10 …

Justin Robert Young, Tom LoBianco, and Michael Cohen discuss the news bomb of Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race and the implications for the Democratic Party. They analyze the pressure campaign that led to Biden's decision and the role of party insiders like Nancy Pelosi. It also explores the strengths and weaknesses of Kamala Harris …

Emergency stream reacting to the news that Joe Biden will not seek a second term as president. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin discusses the end of the RNC! Trump's speech and the chaos on the Democratic side. We analyze Trump's speech, highlighting the moments that stood out and the overall tone. We also touch on the speculation surrounding Joe Biden's potential exit from the race and the possibility of a contested convention. It concludes with a discussion on the …