We review our thoughts on the assassination attempt, conspiracy theories, and the notion that evil isn’t an absence of good.

We discuss the VP pick, opinions of Trump’s speech in Wisconsin, and debate which party relies on fear.

We share our whack-job and acknowledge over a dozen freshly shaved heroes at the Wall Street Journal.

We begin with our condemnation of violence.

We review changes to the Republican platform. Then, we use Peyton Manning and Daniel Jones analogies to describe aspects of the presidency. We review the risks of ‘seeking to slay monsters,’ play Trump or University of Wisconsin trivia, share our whack-job and recognize two barbers who saved a child from a very close shave.

Referred to in this podcast

“Stop Soft-Pedaling the GOP's Extreme Positions” in the Atlantic.

“Complaint Alleges University of Wisconsin DEI Czar, Husband of Harvard's DEI Chief, Has Decades-Long History of Research Misconduct.” In the Washington Free Beacon

We review a recent Supreme Court decision on gun ownership, speculate on American culture, and ponder whether gun violence is a public health ‘crisis.’

Plus, a deep cut to Kelo v. New London, new summer reading from our sponsor, “raw milk anyone?” and profoundly pro-police.

Referred to in this podcast:

“How the NRA Rewrote the Second Amendment,” by Michael Waldman in Politico.

Little Pink House: A True Story of Defiance and Courage by Jeff Benedict

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