In this emergency episode, Justin Robert Young discusses the surprising announcement that the 2024 campaign debates will be happening next month. Joe Biden has declined to participate in the fall debates scheduled by the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates and instead offered to do two one-on-one debates with Donald Trump in June and September. Trump immediately accepted the offer. The first debate is scheduled for June 27th at CNN studios in Atlanta.

00:00 Introduction and Announcement of 2024 Campaign Debates

05:39 The Future of the Commission on Presidential Debates

13:14 The Stakes for Trump and Biden in the Upcoming Debates

15:25 Upset in the Maryland Democratic Primary

21:49 AMA

26:22 Can We Trust Polling in 2024?

28:35 The Lichtman Keys to the White House

42:59 Book Recommendation

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Justin and Evan Scrimshaw discuss recent polls from the New York Times that show Joe Biden trailing in key swing states, particularly in the Sunbelt. There is concern among Democrats about Biden's electoral prospects and the need to mobilize Hispanic and black voters. The discussion also touches on Biden's messaging and campaign strategy, as well as the potential impact of Supreme Court issues on the election.

00:00 Intro

03:12 New York Times polls of Sunbelt

22:45 Why Biden Need to Hammer The Supreme Court

35:33 Update: Tariffs, Maryland Primary

47:01 Biden's Limitations

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How the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake feud explains "authenticity" in politics.

Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump make an uneasy peace. Kimberly Leonard of Politico explains how it happened and why it might not last.

00:53 Drake, Kendrick and Authenticity

08:22 Update - MTG, Johnson, Biden

32:47 Trump and DeSantis Reunion

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