{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6490a2ce7ded6b001126fa5b/6645e9436ebb97001206389c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"About The Debate Deal and DNC Protests","description":"<p>We have breaking news! Debates are happening!</p><p><br></p><p>The gang discusses the Commission on Presidential Debates and the decision by the Biden campaign to cut ties with them. They also express their opinions on the proposed format for the debates and the need for more transparency in the process. The conversation discusses the history and flaws of the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) and the potential changes to the format of the upcoming debates.</p><p><br></p><p>They then discuss Democratic Party and the upcoming DNC convention and their reported plan to minimize possible protest by virtualizing parts of the programming. The conversation also touches on the lack of excitement for Joe Biden and the Democratic Party's failure to address the concerns of their voters.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Light Banter and Drug Use in San Francisco</p><p><br></p><p>12:24 Cutting Out the Commission: A New Era for Presidential Debates</p><p><br></p><p>22:30 Including Third-Party Candidates</p><p><br></p><p>24:58 Debate Format: Microphone Cutoffs and No Audience</p><p><br></p><p>25:06 Timing of the Debates: Does It Really Matter?</p><p><br></p><p>26:48 Debating the Inclusion of Third-Party Candidates</p><p><br></p><p>29:21 Criticism of the Commission on Presidential Debates</p><p><br></p><p>30:05 Strategies for Biden and Trump in the Debates</p><p><br></p><p>36:30 Analyzing Potential VP Picks for Trump</p><p><br></p><p>52:19 Exploring Potential Candidates for the 2024 Presidential Election</p><p><br></p><p>57:43 Challenges and Strategies for the Democratic Party's Convention</p><p><br></p><p>01:13:31 Frustration with the Democratic Party's Lack of a Clear Platform</p><p><br></p><p>01:23:49 The Importance of a Strong and Cohesive Message in Politics</p><p><br></p><p>01:24:53 The Dangers of Brain Worms and DNC Hit Jobs</p><p><br></p><p>01:26:16 Violence in Germany and the Impact of Social Media</p><p><br></p><p>01:28:37 The Unintended Consequences of Credit Card Regulations</p><p><br></p><p>01:30:58 The Limitations of Public Transportation Systems</p><p><br></p><p>01:32:29 Karaoke Songs for Baritones</p><p><br></p><p>01:35:10 Bringing Back Blimps as a Transportation Option</p><p><br></p><p>01:39:08 Upcoming Episodes: New York Times Polls, Poverty Alleviation, and the Palestine Issue</p>","author_name":"Andrew Heaton, Jen Briney, Justin Robert Young"}