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In this episode of 'The Civil Union,' the hosts discuss various political and social topics moving into 2026. Kamala Harris opens the episode with a call to unity and the importance of voting. The host reflect on what life could have been like with different leadership, contrasting the current political climate. They share a humorous yet critical commentary on Pam Bondi’s accidental praise of the Biden administration, critique Trump’s immigration and tariff policies, and highlight the absurdity of Trump's updates to the Presidential Walk of Fame. A significant segment discusses the economic impact of tariffs on bourbon production, critiques the anti-manufacturing stance, and emphasizes the need for advancements in AI and scientific research. The episode also covers a public confrontation of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent by anti-war protestors. In lighter news, they introduce the new laundromat-coffee shop by Emily Strayer and read off hilarious rejected license plate requests from Illinois.

00:00 Introduction and Call to Action

03:22 Pam Bondi's Twitter Blunder

04:13 Trump's Racist Remarks and Scandinavian Welfare

06:10 Trump's Presidential Walk of Fame

07:16 Scott Bessent's Restaurant Confrontation

09:34 Jim Beam and Trump's Tariffs

11:58 The Future of American Manufacturing

14:36 Emily Strayer's New Venture

15:14 Rejected License Plate Requests

16:41 Closing Remarks and Motivation