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Jan 2024
1h 45m

About the Secretary of Defense Going Mis...

Andrew Heaton, Jen Briney, Justin Robert Young
About this episode

The gang covers a range of topics including personal experiences, COVID-19 concerns, government transparency, diversity and inclusion, accountability in public services, and personal health.


00:00

Stage Performance

00:40

Curiosity about Pictures

01:44

Turning 40

03:04

Airport Security

04:02

COVID-19 and Travel

05:14

COVID-19 Symptoms

07:10

Possible Exposure

07:51

Travel Dilemma

09:26

Alternative Solutions

10:27

Living Arrangements

11:18

Sick Dog

12:11

Concerns and Uncertainty

14:16

Lack of Transparency

18:14

Lloyd Austin's Surgery

19:41

Premeditated Secrecy

23:16

Deputy Secretary of Defense

24:59

Conspiracy Theory

26:29

Incompetence of the Administration

28:00

Doubts and Questions

29:23

Biden's Reaction

31:46

Biden's Response

32:17

Internal Dissent

34:11

Delayed Inauguration

35:40

Concerns about Biden's Reaction

36:11

Resignation and Dismissal

38:42

Resignation or Dismissal

39:49

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

40:24

Controversy around DEI

45:26

Diversity in College Admissions

49:49

Importance of Democracy

51:24

Expanding DEI Efforts

52:15

Accountability in Public Services

55:41

Accountability in Texas Energy Grid

58:26

Importance of Accountability

01:00:18

Expanding the Conversation

01:01:28

Unquestioned Ideology

01:04:01

Importance of History Education

01:06:05

Responsibility for Health

01:10:15

Winter Weather in Iowa

01:14:47

Concerns about Democracy

01:17:23

Extreme Cold Weather

01:19:23

Running Tips for Iowa

01:20:41

Taking a Break

01:21:54

Watching Veep

01:26:51

Personal Health and Blood Work

01:27:15

Responsibility for Health

01:28:00

Accountability in Texas Energy Grid

01:29:26

Lack of Accountability

01:30:28

Holistic Solutions

01:31:26

Disagreement on Accountability

01:33:08

Personal Health and Blood Work

01:34:36

Personal Health and Blood Work

01:36:26

Personal Health and Blood Work

01:37:49

Personal Health and Blood Work



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