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Justin and Andrew Mayne discuss the impact of AI on the economy and employment. Mayne argues that if AI is integrated into businesses, it can increase efficiency and create new opportunities. The author suggests that as AI takes over certain tasks, there will be a need for new jobs and skills. The conversation also touches on the potential negative consequences of AI, such as job displacement and the need for purpose in a world where AI does most of the work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Biden is coming out of a three month rebrand... so why is he in the same polling position he was before he started? Justin breaks down the four main planks of campaign. Donald Trump fined for violating gag order. House Freedom Caucus won't vacate Johnson. Hunter Biden goes to war with Fox News. Tom LoBianco (24sight.news) breaks down the fall of the Pro Life movement within the GOP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin discusses the ongoing TikTok ban and divestiture, as well as updates on abortion laws in Idaho and Arizona. He highlights the political maneuvering and uncertainty surrounding the TikTok ban, with both Democrats and Republicans supporting the legislation for various reasons. We welcome Tom Merritt (Daily Tech News Show) who helps analyzes TikTok's messaging and defense strategy, emphasizing its focus on opportunity, safety, and freedom. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:36 TikTok CEO Video Breakdown 12:00 Update 23:30 Tom Merritt 58:37 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the recent abortion rulings in Florida create a Blue Wave in the Sunshine State? Michael Cohen joins the show to discuss the potential coalitional opportunity for Biden '24 and the role of Never Trump voters. Also, the possibility of Nikki Haley becoming a key figure in the race and the challenges faced by third-party candidates. 00:00 Did the new abortion ruling in Florida turn it blue? 11:30 The accidental death in Gaza and international criticism 15:24 Mitch McConnell's retirement plans 17:35 Ruben Gallego's fundraising success 53:30 Support the show on Patreon and donate 57:19 Upcoming conversation about misinformation and disinformation in politics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Joe Biden brining up COVID? Progressive campaign strategist Anat Shenker-Osorio discusses the issues that animate progressive voters in the 2024 election. She explains that while economic issues are important, what actually mobilizes people to vote is a feeling of needing to protect their freedoms and being part of the anti-MAGA majority. 00:00 Introduction 01:46 Joe Biden's Strategy: Highlighting Trump's Mishandling of COVID-19 03:40 Biden's Economy and Trust Issues 04:55 The Risk of Using COVID-19 as a Political Issue 07:46 Highlighting Trump's Handling of COVID-19 to Showcase Biden's Competence 08:38 The Challenges of Revisiting the COVID-19 Pandemic 10:00 The Complexity of Crafting a Coherent Narrative 10:48 The Risk and Potential of Using COVID-19 as a Political Issue 11:57 The Challenge of Explaining Trump's Actions During COVID-19 13:49 RFK Jr.'s Running Mate: Nicole Shanahan 19:04 NBC's Handling of Ronna McDaniel's Termination 22:26 Marilyn Lans' Victory in Alabama State House District 10 23:32 Interview with Anat Shenker-Osario 101:33 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The optimists case for Joe Biden. Poll numbers are going up! Bad news can't last forever? Can it? Justin and Dave Leventhal discuss the fundraising numbers of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. They highlight that while Biden's numbers are good, it is still early in the election cycle and things can change. They also discuss the abnormal setup of Donald Trump's joint fundraising committee and how it allows him to use campaign funds for personal use. It was noted that small dollar donations are not coming in as fast or at the same dollar amount as they once did. This could be a sign that peak small dollar donations have passed or it could be an aberration due to various reasons. Also: the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the Joe Biden impeachment reaching an endgame and more. 00:00 Introduction 01:09 Optimistic Biden Case for November 05:47 Foreign Policy: Israel and Ukraine 09:07 Border Issue 10:47 Incumbents Win 12:56 Bridge Collapse in Baltimore 15:27 Biden Impeachment Inquiry 51:46 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Justin Robert Young discusses the Republican Senate candidates' performance compared to Donald Trump in key states. He also interviews retired Border Patrol Sector Chief Chris Clem about the issue of human trafficking and the impact of Biden's policies on border security. The conversation highlights the media literacy of smuggling organizations and the challenges faced by border patrol agents. The episode also covers other topics such as government funding, the legal battle between Apple and the DOJ, and the bipartisan nature of the immigration issue. Chapters 00:00 Intro 2:27 GOP Senate Candidates running behind Trump in swing states 10:10 Update 21:46 Chris Clem 57:21 Social Media and Contact Information 01:00:18 Preview of Next Week's Episode 01:00:36 Closing Statement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin discusses the ghoulish possibility that Joe Biden or Donald Trump might die on the campaign trail and the potential scenarios that could unfold. He analyzes historical cases of mid-presidential election deaths and the impact they had on the nation. He is then joined by Tom LoBianco to cover topics such as Trump's teleprompter riffing, the reuniting of the Republican Party, fundraising challenges, and the frustration within the RNC. They explore the need modern political parties to list build and the burnout of small-dollar donors. The conversation concludes with a preview of the next episode. 00:00 Introduction 03:10 Speculation on Death of Candidates 03:24 Current Delegate Counts 04:22 Historical Cases of Presidential Deaths 08:14 Potential Scenarios if Biden Dies 10:06 Potential Scenarios if Trump Dies 28:59 C-SPAN's Uncertain Future 29:21 New RNC Staff and Backlash 36:47 Trump's Teleprompter Riffing 37:19 Radical Left Democrats 37:47 Teleprompter Mishaps 38:13 Reuniting the Republican Party 39:05 Discipline in the Republican Party 39:34 Republican Coalition Fractures 40:04 Nikki Haley and Mike Pence 40:32 Principled Conservatism 41:31 Establishment Republicans Returning 42:00 Republican Party Fundraising 42:30 Creating a Republican Act Blue 43:27 ActBlue and Republican Alternatives 44:49 Creating a Republican Fundraising Platform 45:18 Patriot Pass and WinRed 46:43 Coalition Building and Money Ties 48:07 Trump's Enthusiasm Gap 49:34 Trump's Ability to Win Elections 50:30 Frustration with the RNC 51:00 Scandal within the RNC 52:25 Investing in List Building 53:55 Discretionary Budget Problem 54:48 Leaner Campaign for Trump 55:43 Political Infighting 57:10 Political Infighting in Maryland 58:06 Getting Invested in Politics 59:27 Burnout of Small-Dollar Donors 01:00:23 Investing in List Prospecting 01:02:45 Trump's Activation and Conversion Rates 01:04:09 Trump's Financial Challenges 01:07:01 Trump's Need for Money 01:08:59 Overheated Political Fundraising 01:10:11 Investing in List Building 01:11:06 Taking Care of Audiences 01:14:10 Trump's Financial Challenges 01:15:29 Expansion of 24Site 01:19:02 Upcoming Episode Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Politics Politics Politics program features an interview with Gabe Fleischer, the writer of the Wake Up to Politics newsletter. They discuss the mystery of an anonymous Twitter account that gained a following in Congress, the impact of TikTok and the divestment bill, retirement of Ken Buck and the future of Congress. Also, updates on Democrats influencing Republican primaries, and possible changes to House rules. Then Dr. Kirk J. Schneider discusses life enhancing anxiety and the importance of understanding and embracing anxiety. He explains how anxiety is a fear of the unknown and how it relates to our primal experience of confronting the unknown. He introduces experiential democracy dialogue as a way to foster more civil and humanizing conversations between individuals with contrasting views. Dr. Schneider also provides tips for applying these principles in daily life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:24 The Mystery of the Anonymous Twitter Account 07:17 The Parallel Journeys of Gabe Fleischer and the Twitter Account Owner 09:31 The Impact of TikTok and the Divestment Bill 13:40 The Meritocracy of the Internet and the Power of Algorithms 32:12 Democrats Influencing Republican Primaries 35:04 Possible Changes to House Rules 38:14 Introduction to Life Enhancing Anxiety 39:10 Anxiety as a Fear of the Unknown 40:09 The Primal Experience of Anxiety 41:07 The Impact of Early Life Experiences on Anxiety 42:05 Life Enhancing Anxiety vs. Primal Anxiety 43:33 Understanding and Embracing Anxiety 44:00 The Middle Ground of Anxiety 46:25 Experiential Democracy Dialogue 52:57 Applying Experiential Democracy Dialogue in Daily Life 01:05:49 The Impact of Experiential Democracy Dialogue 01:09:44 The Importance of Curiosity and Understanding 01:12:19 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Biden's new $30 million ad campaign begins his re-election campaign. We break down every second. The Hur Report performs live as Robert Hur testifies before congress. Are the Democrats ready to take the win? Tom Merritt (Daily Tech News Show) joins the program to discuss the potential forced sale (and potential ban) of TikTok. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Joe Biden's Age 01:20 Robert Herr's Investigation 03:36 Republicans' Response 06:52 Joe Biden's Memory 07:19 State of the Union 08:42 Joe Biden's Controversial Comments 09:12 Public Perception of the State of the Union 09:40 Joe Biden's Campaign Ad 09:56 Transcript of Interview with Robert Herr 10:26 Highlights from the Interview 11:59 Joe Biden's Car Noises 12:02 Joe Biden's Playful Tone in Campaign Ad 13:27 Comparison with Donald Trump 21:12 Updates on TikTok Ban 25:40 Donald Trump's Endorsement in Michigan Senate Race 26:57 Restructuring of the Republican National Committee 30:37 Tom Merritt's New Book 33:13 Bipartisan Bill to Ban or Divest TikTok 35:06 Divestment of TikTok 36:06 Negotiations with Oracle 37:34 Data leaks and shortcuts 38:31 The algorithm and user preferences 39:27 Politics and personal behavior 40:24 How Chinese is TikTok? 43:14 TikTok's presence in China 43:44 Changing opinions and bipartisan efforts 44:39 The future of TikTok 45:39 Popularity and mind share 46:36 Security concerns and data brokers 48:55 Potential sale of TikTok 53:29 Political motivations and influence 56:16 Concerns about TikTok's security threat 57:41 Likelihood of ByteDance selling TikTok 01:00:26 Influence of the Chinese government 01:02:12 Challenges of replicating TikTok's algorithm 01:05:29 Potential ban and alternatives 01:06:54 Lack of panic in the TikTok community 01:08:50 Senate's stance on TikTok 01:10:37 The future of TikTok and potential buyers 01:13:22 Ways to support the show 01:15:09 Upcoming episode topics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Biden will not be accused of having no energy. His State of the Union went to 11. The big moments. The fumbles. The reality that a good night doesn't paper over some of the bigger problems with this race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin and the author of Modern Political Campaigns Michael Cohen go over Nikki Haley's (likely) exit from the race and her future goals. It explores the strategy she may adopt to position herself for a future presidential run. The weaknesses of Trump's campaign, including moderates and complacency, are also analyzed. Biden's approval rating and his campaign's messaging and strategy are examined. The importance of Biden's performance and narrative, as well as his ability to connect with the American people, is highlighted. The conversation covers the public perception of Trump's legal troubles, the role of the Supreme Court in his cases, and the impact of legal peril on his support. It also discusses the comparison between Trump and Biden's personal lives, the potential outcomes of the legal cases against Trump, and the delay of federal cases. The conversation explores the inability to get Trump within the context of an election, the importance of voting, and the use of the term 'fascist' in politics. It also delves into the future of the Democratic and Republican parties, the likelihood of a MAGA nominee, and the need for comprehensive immigration reform. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the lack of accountability in the Biden administration and the importance of firing underperforming officials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dive into the Michigan numbers including the Biden protest vote in context. Looking ahead to Nikki Haley's grim Super Tuesday reality. Ryan McBeth joins the show to discuss the term "War Crimes." What does it actually mean, who governs it and how is someone prosecuted for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some ominous election day polling for Biden as Trump leads in all swing states. What is Nikki Haley doing? Breaking down Trump's VP search and why Ben Carson and not Vivek Ramaswamy is the frontrunner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.