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About Alito's Flags and Nikki Haley (LIVE IN WASHINGTON DC)
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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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