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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.


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.


00:00 Light Banter and Drug Use in San Francisco


12:24 Cutting Out the Commission: A New Era for Presidential Debates


22:30 Including Third-Party Candidates


24:58 Debate Format: Microphone Cutoffs and No Audience


25:06 Timing of the Debates: Does It Really Matter?


26:48 Debating the Inclusion of Third-Party Candidates


29:21 Criticism of the Commission on Presidential Debates


30:05 Strategies for Biden and Trump in the Debates


36:30 Analyzing Potential VP Picks for Trump


52:19 Exploring Potential Candidates for the 2024 Presidential Election


57:43 Challenges and Strategies for the Democratic Party's Convention


01:13:31 Frustration with the Democratic Party's Lack of a Clear Platform


01:23:49 The Importance of a Strong and Cohesive Message in Politics


01:24:53 The Dangers of Brain Worms and DNC Hit Jobs


01:26:16 Violence in Germany and the Impact of Social Media


01:28:37 The Unintended Consequences of Credit Card Regulations


01:30:58 The Limitations of Public Transportation Systems


01:32:29 Karaoke Songs for Baritones


01:35:10 Bringing Back Blimps as a Transportation Option


01:39:08 Upcoming Episodes: New York Times Polls, Poverty Alleviation, and the Palestine Issue

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