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About the Border and Trump's NY Business Trial Penalty

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Justin and Andrew discuss their recent press junket with Americans for Prosperity to the border and address ethical concerns. They also explore the composition of people crossing the border and the reasons behind their migration. The conversation includes the importance of listening to border patrol and diplomatic solutions, the need for walls in certain areas and diplomatic efforts, the impact of Trump's actions on immigration, the need for more reasoned dialogue and less racial politics. They continue with the financial penalty on Trump in a NY Civil Trial and its impact on his image, concerns about prosecutorial selection and excessive monetary damages, the impact of Trump's actions on banks and victims, and the victimless crime argument and the consequences of Trump's actions.


Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Wallace's Adventures

01:21

Considering New Life Choices

01:58

Low Energy Show

02:27

Justin's Influence and Travel Plans

03:25

Early Morning Flights

04:21

Political Campaigns and Dropping Out

05:18

The Grueling Process of Running for Office

06:14

Suspending Campaigns and Gathering Delegates

07:11

Choosing Primary Locations

51:15

Broken asylum system and high bar for asylum claims

52:39

The need for better logistics and enforcement

53:33

Majority of people show up for their asylum trials

54:29

Allowing legal immigrants to work and integrate into society

55:23

Trump's rhetoric and the divisive nature of the immigration debate

56:15

Listening to border patrol and diplomatic solutions

01:01:30

The need for walls in certain areas and diplomatic efforts

01:06:18

Trump's actions and the impact on immigration

01:11:54

The cruelty of the immigration debate and the need for a different conversation

01:13:23

The need for more reasoned dialogue and less racial politics

01:14:51

Trump's financial penalty and the impact on his image

01:19:05

Concerns about prosecutorial selection and excessive monetary damages

01:25:44

The impact of Trump's actions on banks and victims

01:27:31

The victimless crime argument and the consequences of Trump's actions

01:32:00

The monetary damages and the comparison to other crimes

01:33:24

The Systemic Issue of White Collar Crimes

01:34:17

Prosecutorial Element and Long-Term Implications

01:35:36

Consistent Prosecution of Bad Businessmen

01:36:30

Political Implications and Narrative

01:37:00

Implications on Other Cases and Public Perception

01:38:49

Two Tiers of Justice and Concerns

01:39:18

Trump's Criminal History and Public Perception

01:40:14

Trump's Responsibility for His Prosecution

01:41:00

Prosecutorial Motives and Political Implications

01:41:57

Inconsistency in Prosecution and Concerns

01:43:24

Rampant White-Collar Crime and the Bigger Problem

01:43:53

Lying on Loan Applications and the Perception of Crime

01:44:50

The Perception of Crimes and the Need for Consistency

01:45:44

Voting Against One's Own Interests

01:46:38

The Perception of Trump's Criminality and Political Narrative

01:47:36

Trump's Political Showmanship and Narrative

01:48:26

Concerns about Lawfare and Prosecutorial Motives

01:49:50

The Perception of Corruption and Keeping Classified Documents

01:50:42

Keeping Classified Documents and Memory

01:52:19

Voting Against One's Own Interests and Tribalism

01:54:55

02:26:08

Regional Culture and Politics

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