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The gang discusses the Durbin Marshall credit card bill and its potential impact on consumers and businesses. The bill aims to introduce competition in the credit card industry by allowing businesses to choose payment networks other than Visa and MasterCard. Proponents argue that this will lower costs and benefit consumers, while critics warn that it could lead to the reduction or elimination of credit card rewards programs. They also discuss trains. 00:00 Introduction and Host Banter09:20 Discussion of the Durbin Marshall credit card bill28:43 The lobbying efforts of big retailers and airlines32:59 The potential consequences of the bill for consumers34:47 The Impact of the Durbin Amendment38:38 Trains!46:11 The Importance of Application and Better Infrastructure01:08:34 Subsidizing Trains01:14:35 The Challenges of Homeownership01:17:32 Streamlining Plane Safety Instructions01:21:44 Reviving the Whig Party

The Gang discuss the upcoming Libertarian National Convention and the surprising announcement that former President Donald Trump will be speaking at the event. The conversation then shifts to the motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson, led by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Representative Thomas Massie. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the reclassification of marijuana and the potential impact on the industry and society. In this conversation.00:00 Donald Trump Announcement14:39 Motion to Vacate46:21 Weed Reclassification1:17:53 Emails

TICKETS TO WASHINGTON D.C. LIVE SHOW AVAILABLE NOWhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/882962824577?aff=oddtdtcreatorThe gang discuss the newly passed TikTok bill, which mandates the sale of TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, and potentially ban the app if a sale doesn't occur within a year. Does it stand up to legal scrutiny?We then discuss women's pain and the need for a more nuanced approach to its assessment and treatment in the medical field. The lack of research and understanding of women's health issues is highlighted, along with the importance of investing in women's health research to achieve gender equality in healthcare.00:00 The Best Dressed Men in America13:20 The TikTok Bill and Its Implications39:19 The Potential Ban of TikTok and Its Political Ramifications56:03 Addressing Women's Pain in Medicine: The Need for Research and Understanding01:06:40 Challenges in Women's Healthcare: Lack of Attention and Time Constraints01:17:32 A Nuanced Approach to Pain Assessment and Treatment Decisions01:26:23 Podcast Update: Season Two of Jury More01:49:26 Organizing Political Party Conventions: A Daunting Task

The gang discuss the recent eclipse, the FISA debate, and the importance of presidential debates. Also, your Gaza emails...The hosts share their experiences of the eclipse and discuss the significance of the event. They then delve into the FISA debate, highlighting the history and controversies surrounding Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Finally, they discuss the value and effectiveness of presidential debates, with one host expressing skepticism and the other acknowledging their historical significance. The conversation explores the potential changes that could be made to improve the presidential debates. They discuss the historical significance of debates and the value of seeing candidates go head-to-head. The conversation ends with your emails on the Israel-Palestine conflict and the significance of the hostages in shaping perspectives. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts address some feedback and reflect on the emotional nature of the discussion. They emphasize the importance of understanding different perspectives and engaging in civil debate. They also discuss the need to challenge one's own beliefs and avoid intellectual laziness. The hosts express their gratitude for the support and understanding of their audience.00:00 The Magical Atmosphere of the Eclipse12:03 The Controversy Surrounding Section 702 of FISA38:06 The Decline of Presidential Debates49:11 Proposed Changes to Improve Debates01:14:12 Considering the Perspective of Hostages01:41:18 The Importance of Civil Debate and Understanding Different Perspectives01:50:22 Appreciating the Support and Understanding of Listeners

The gang discusses the World Central Kitchen convoy attack in Gaza, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 00:00 Easter Traditions and Orthodox Easter02:20 Communion Wafers and Rituals09:21 World Central Kitchen Convoy Attack15:51 Conflict in Gaza and Potential Land Grabs39:20 Debating the Goals and Actions of the Israeli Government45:00 Reevaluating American Foreign Policy in the Middle East59:21 Addressing the Humanitarian Crisis and Long-standing Issues01:01:09 Navigating Fear and Cowardice01:03:17 Exploring Perspectives: Israeli Government and Hamas01:06:53 Understanding the Historical Context01:08:38 The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza01:10:44 Challenges of Discussing Controversial Topics01:16:23 Hopes for Resolution and Rebuilding01:29:45 The Complexity of Hostage Situations01:34:32 Regulatory Capture and the Safety of Glyphosate01:37:36 The Quirks of Pronunciation01:53:57 Upcoming Episodes of Their Podcasts

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 Anecdotes16:19 RFK Jr.'s Presidential Campaign29:56 Nicole Shanahan's Background and Priorities36:30 Shanahan's Donations to Democratic Candidates36:59 The Potential Fallout of AOC's Speech38:21 The Promises and Disappointments of Andrew Yang39:45 The Gary Johnson Campaign and Low Moral Character40:15 The Rebranding of Diddy42:03 NBC's Controversial Hiring and Firing of Ronna McDaniel43:33 The Backlash Against NBC's Decision48:39 The Illiberal Stance of the Media50:07 The Importance of Constructive Dialogue54:01 The Lack of Standardization in EV Charging01:13:42 Government Handouts to Corporations01:15:00 Ownership of Charging Stations01:16:15 Challenges of EV Charging01:17:09 The Impact of Electric Scooters01:17:34 Safety Concerns with Scooters01:18:25 Longevity of Cars01:20:20 The Environmental Impact of Cars01:22:08 The Inefficiency of the New York Subway System01:37:24 Funiculars and Other Transportation Systems01:38:19 The Use of Chalk in Building Brackets01:40:06 The Role of Helicopter Pilots in Government01:41:35 The Delegation of Decision-Making to Executive Branch Agencies01:42:30 The Ineffectiveness of the Inflation Reduction Act01:44:15 The Role of Federal Regulators in Incentivizing Behavior01:45:41 The Lack of Accountability in Congress

Should Justice Sotomayor should retire? The gang explores!Also, are we already past peak EV? This might be the first year we sell less of them then the year before. The gang discusses the lack of charging infrastructure for EVs, the role of government in EV charger installation, and the challenges faced by Hertz in maintaining its EV fleet.Chapters00:00 The Beach Debate07:41 Upcoming Camping Trip13:11 Near-Death Experience35:46 The Structure of the Supreme Court41:12 The Constitutionality of Abortion42:08 Politicization of the Supreme Court43:35 Misconceptions about the Supreme Court44:04 Media Reporting on Supreme Court Decisions45:25 Competency of Judges vs. Congress50:03 Challenges of Electric Vehicle Adoption51:25 Lack of Charging Infrastructure52:14 Government Involvement in EV Chargers53:43 Challenges of EV Adoption and Inflation Reduction Act55:25 Hertz's Challenges with EV Fleet56:16 Importance of Chargers for Businesses58:12 Government Involvement in EV Chargers01:00:57 Different Types of EV Chargers01:04:31 Challenges of Building a National Train Network01:09:45 Experience with Thunderstorms and Fire Alarms01:11:11 Removing a Branch of the Federal Government01:13:05 Feasibility of Train Travel in the US01:19:59 Factors Affecting Train Travel in the US01:22:22 The Need for Basic Infrastructure01:23:14 Connecting Major Cities with Trains01:24:21 Improving Bike Safety and Alternative Transportation01:27:01 The Debate Over Terminology: Illegal Immigration01:30:45 The Power of Words and Linguistic Manipulation01:32:29 The Role of Words and Language in Society01:34:11 The Euphemistic Treadmill and Offensive Language01:36:21 The Impact of Words and Language on Perception01:38:10 Expressing Opinions and Dealing with Reactions01:41:29 The Broad Scope of the TikTok Bill01:43:50 Concerns about TikTok's Algorithm and CCP Control01:46:45 The Impact of the TikTok Bill on Other Apps01:49:06 Understanding the Failures in Boeing's Audits01:55:14 The Debate Over Double Contacts in Volleyball01:59:45 The Tragic Story of Lester C. Hunt02:01:36 The Lavender Scare and Thought Control02:02:05 The Hypothetical Scenario of Presidential Deaths

The gang discuss the challenges and controversies surrounding TikTok's ownership and the potential impact on national security. Jen, Justin and Heaton explore concerns about the potential control of platforms by Donald Trump and the dangers of giving the president the ability to cancel media outlets. The broad scope of the bill and its implications for any website or app owned by ByteDance are discussed. The potential fines for Apple, Google, and Oracle are highlighted, as well as the expansion of the bill beyond TikTok. The importance of the algorithm and the fear of losing control over American culture are examined.The conversation also delves into the manufacturing problems faced by Boeing. The conversation discusses safety concerns with Boeing planes, including the changes in Boeing's operations and the challenges in fixing the problems.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Volleyball Bar00:29 Coach Gordon Bombay and Dancing01:06 Congressional Resignations02:08 Continuing Resolutions and Omnibus Bills03:06 RFK Jr. and Regulatory Capture04:03 RFK Jr.'s Candidacy05:01 Andrew Heaton Sports Question of the Week05:41 RFK Jr.'s VP Candidacy Rumors06:21 No Labels and Potential VP Candidates07:46 TikTok Facing Ban in the US08:25 CFIUS and TikTok's Future09:20 RFK Jr.'s Presidential Campaign10:12 No Labels and RFK Jr.'s VP Nomination11:03 Bipartisan Support for RFK Jr.12:01 Rebuttal Speeches13:21 State of the Union Address14:16 Impressions of Biden's Speech15:05 Biden's Slurring and Heckling in Congress16:30 Bipartisan Cheering and Reactions to Biden's Speech19:55 Rebuttal Speeches and Political Tactics22:25 TikTok's Legislation and Support24:41 TikTok's Challenge in America26:31 CFIUS and TikTok's Future29:46 Concerns and Divestment of TikTok33:18 Concerns about Trump's control over platforms44:19 Fear of losing control over American culture45:16 The origin point of media narratives46:24 The influence of TikTok on national news48:57 The timing of information from TikTok49:57 TikTok as the origin point of media narratives50:38 The influence of digital platforms on news52:02 The need for credible evidence and whistleblowers55:19 Transparency in algorithms56:13 The danger of giving the executive branch power58:35 Potential impact on Gen Z and parents01:00:17 The danger of expanding executive power01:03:09 The need for credible evidence from CFIUS01:04:48 Potential market effects and whistleblower impact01:06:12 Boeing's manufacturing problems01:08:02 Safety concerns with Boeing01:09:28 Changes in Boeing's operations01:10:49 Monopoly issues and shareholder concerns01:11:48 Challenges in fixing the problems01:12:18 Issues with air traffic controllers and inspectors01:13:13 Concerns from a pilot's perspective01:13:41 Cover-up allegations and whistleblower01:15:30 Regulation and accountability for Boeing01:16:48 Nationalization or splitting up Boeing01:17:17 The lack of a free market in the aerospace industry01:18:41 The need for regulation and oversight01:20:34 The safety of air travel and alternative transportation01:26:49 Regulating congressional stock trading