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Mar 2024
1h 50m

About RFK Jr.'s VP and Ronna McDaniel's ...

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

The gang discuss RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign and the selection of Nicole Shanahan as his VP pick. Also, the controversy surrounding NBC's hiring and firing of Ronna McDaniel.


00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes

16:19 RFK Jr.'s Presidential Campaign

29:56 Nicole Shanahan's Background and Priorities

36:30 Shanahan's Donations to Democratic Candidates

36:59 The Potential Fallout of AOC's Speech

38:21 The Promises and Disappointments of Andrew Yang

39:45 The Gary Johnson Campaign and Low Moral Character

40:15 The Rebranding of Diddy

42:03 NBC's Controversial Hiring and Firing of Ronna McDaniel

43:33 The Backlash Against NBC's Decision

48:39 The Illiberal Stance of the Media

50:07 The Importance of Constructive Dialogue

54:01 The Lack of Standardization in EV Charging

01:13:42 Government Handouts to Corporations

01:15:00 Ownership of Charging Stations

01:16:15 Challenges of EV Charging

01:17:09 The Impact of Electric Scooters

01:17:34 Safety Concerns with Scooters

01:18:25 Longevity of Cars

01:20:20 The Environmental Impact of Cars

01:22:08 The Inefficiency of the New York Subway System

01:37:24 Funiculars and Other Transportation Systems

01:38:19 The Use of Chalk in Building Brackets

01:40:06 The Role of Helicopter Pilots in Government

01:41:35 The Delegation of Decision-Making to Executive Branch Agencies

01:42:30 The Ineffectiveness of the Inflation Reduction Act

01:44:15 The Role of Federal Regulators in Incentivizing Behavior

01:45:41 The Lack of Accountability in Congress


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