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May 2024
1h 36m

About Alito's Flags and Nikki Haley (LIV...

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

The gang arrive in DC. They tour the capitol! They can't get the AC to work!


First, they judge Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito's choice of flags. Should he recuse himself from cases involving January 6th?


Second, Nikki Haley has bent the knee to Donald Trump. Should we be surprised?


Recorded May 24th at the Anacostia Arts Center in Washington D.C.



00:00 Life in the Nation's Capital


04:35 Exploring the Capitol


13:21 Judges and Political Statements


15:12 Legitimacy of the Judiciary


43:03 Media Narratives and Public Perception


46:50 Ethical Considerations in Judicial Actions


53:21 Political Strategies and Alliances


59:08 The Role of Media in Policy Coverage and Informed Decision-Making


01:04:52 Navigating Student Loan Relief and Marijuana Legalization


01:08:58 The Role of Government and Constitutional Amendments


01:10:08 Voting Frequency and Government Functioning


01:19:49 Laws Expiring and Governance


01:26:32 Insights into Political and Social Issues




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