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The Long and Winding Road for Foreign Aid in Congress (with Bill Scher)

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


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