The gang discuss is the concern about Joe Biden's performance in the presidential debate and his ability to serve as president due to his apparent cognitive decline. They debate whether Biden should stay the course, refuse the nomination, or resign as president.

The conversation discusses the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity and the impact it may have on future prosecutions of former presidents.

Chapters

06:41 Debate Performance and Implications for the Democratic Party

57:10 Debate on the implications of the ruling: abuse of power vs. protection

01:17:56 Debating the Chevron Doctrine

01:30:22 The Role of Billionaires in Society

01:43:02 Richard Nixon's Perspective on Presidential Immunity

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The gang discusses the upcoming presidential debate and the frustrations with the corporate media's control over the event. Also, the release of Julian Assange from prison and the implications for press freedom. Finally, the New York Times' plan to put its top podcast behind a paywall.

Chapters

00:00 Surviving the Texas Heat

32:51 Impartiality and Corporate Influence in the Debate Format

42:18 The Case of Julian Assange

01:04:54 The New York Times' Paywall

01:18:01 The Power Dynamics of Influential Individuals

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The gang discusses the concept of 'cheap fakes' in relation to Joe Biden and the unfairness of manipulating videos to misrepresent his actions. It also touches on the concerns about Biden's cognitive decline and the need for a more capable leader.

Also, the effectiveness of advertising bans, using the example of banning fossil fuel advertisements in Edinburgh.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Tone

20:51 Unfair Portrayal: The Concept of 'Cheap Fakes'

28:54 Concerns about Biden's Cognitive Abilities

34:45 The Limitations of the Democratic Party

39:22 The Importance of a Capable Leader

47:38 The Impact of Banning Fossil Fuel Advertisements

58:51 The Potential Effect of Advertising Bans

01:09:28 Addressing Pollution and the Need for Awareness

01:23:54 Uncovering Media Bias

01:31:25 The Role of Non-Profits in Journalism

01:38:20 The Influence of Billionaires

01:46:25 The Challenges Faced by Local Newspapers

01:53:58 Updates on the Libertarian Party's Campaign

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