Ohio Republicans have inadvertently solved a potential problem for the Democratic National Party by prompting the DNC to expedite President Biden's nomination through a virtual roll call vote. The Biden campaign's fundraising numbers have dipped, causing concern about their ability to compete with Trump in the money race. Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss.

Chapters

00:00 Ohio Republicans' Impact on the Democratic National Convention

10:44 Controversy Surrounding Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito

54:02 Engaging with Political Discourse

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Justin discusses the state of the Biden campaign and the potential implications of the polls. Do standard polling errors show this race to be a blowout?

Michael Cohen joins the show to talk about a $137 million TV ad buy by a Biden Super PAC. What does it tell us?

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Biden 2024 Campaign Outlook

01:57 Impact of Polling Errors on Election Outcome

03:57 Challenges in Key Battleground States and Coalitional Problems

05:19 Insights on Campaign Ad Spend and Timing

05:57 Robert DeNiro in NYC Biden Presser

13:50 Challenges in Dealing with Israel and the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

17:10 Michael Cohen

30:59 The Timing of Ad Spend and Defining the Opponent

33:24 Persuadability of the Electorate and Campaign Strategy

42:54 The Competency of the Biden Administration

58:16 Strategies and Preparations for the Presidential Debate

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Justin Robert Young and his mom, Gloria Young, discuss Nikki Haley's endorsement of Donald Trump for president in 2024. They also touch on other political topics, such as the invitation for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress and the introduction of a bill requiring presidents and vice presidents to disclose foreign earnings and gifts.

00:00 Introduction

00:47 Nikki Haley's Decision to Support Trump

05:15 Timing of Haley's Decision

07:25 Haley's Future Career and Beliefs

09:12 Conclusion

09:44 Invitation for Israeli Prime Minister to Address Congress

13:04 Disclosure Bill for Presidents and Vice Presidents

15:19 Vivek Ramashwamy's Stake Acquisition in BuzzFeed

17:06 Challenges in the Media Industry

17:11 Nikki Haley's Endorsement

23:28 Concerns About Trump's Impact on Democracy

26:29 Assessing Joe Biden's Presidency

35:46 Comparing the Current Economy to the Jimmy Carter Era

36:46 Managing Interest Rates and Inflation

39:17 Assessing the Biden Administration's Economic Policies

43:04 The Impact of Gas and Grocery Prices

47:53 Corporate Greed and Economic Inequality

52:02 Protecting Democracy and Political Engagement

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Justin discusses Trump's United Reich controversy, Biden's latest gaffes and the conspiracy theory that the president's debate performance could be an audition to keep him on the ticket.

He is joined by Scott Klug, a former Republican Congressman from Wisconsin, about the current state of politics. They discuss the impact of base support and coalition building, the unintended consequences of online fundraising, the challenges of getting work done in Congress, and the potential scenarios for Joe Biden's reelectability. They also touch on media bias, the upcoming elections in Wisconsin, and the racial realignment in politics.

00:00 Introduction

01:25 Silly Season: Controversial Video and Messaging

12:55 Conspiracy Theory: Auditioning for the Democratic Ticket

31:14 Lost in the Middle: Addressing Frustration and Confusion in Politics

33:09 The Growing Strength of Independent Voters

36:17 The Role of Media in Polarization

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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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Justin Robert Young discusses the failed ceasefire between Hamas and Israel and how Biden has handled the war. By the numbers? Not great!

Eric Brakey (Free State Project) discusses the politics of liberty and the strategy of brining Donald Trump the Libertarian Party convention.

00:32 Ceasefire Fails

06:25 Joe Biden Approval Ratings

10:23 Democratic Party Mixed Views on War

16:39 Update: Noem, Stormy, Zelensky, Trump

32:59 Interview with Eric Brakey

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