E16: Reflecting on the riots at the US Capitol, plus: Georgia runoffs, vaccine distribution & more
- Jan 7, 2021
- 1:22:59
- Full Episode
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Show Notes: 0:00 New intro for the besties - listen here: https://rb.gy/aizgdm 2:14 Sacks' trip to Miami 6:01 Reflecting on the riot at the US Capitol: police response, double standard with BLM protest, big picture, prosecuting Trump & healing the nation post-Trump 29:43 2016 Election interference, reasons for unrest & polarization, Trump's culpability 44:19 Should the 25th Amendment be invoked? 49:51 Democrats win Georgia runoff elections, did Trump's implosion lose Georgia for the GOP? 56:23 How Friedberg would handle vaccine distribution 1:07:45 San Francisco's Killer D.A., recalling Gavin Newsom, Kim Kardashian for Governor of CA
Brief Summary
Hosts discuss the Capitol riots, Trump's role, vaccine rollout failures, and Chesa Boudin's controversial policies in San Francisco.
Key points
- Chaos at the Capitol. The storming of the Capitol escalates into a dangerous situation with fatalities.
- Double Standards in Protests. Discussion on the contrasting police responses to BLM protests versus the Capitol riot.
- Trump's Culpability. Debate over Trump's role in inciting the Capitol riot and the implications for his future.
- The Divide in the Nation. A discussion on whether prosecuting Trump would heal or widen the national divide.
- Prosecuting Trump: Justice or Division?. Debate on the implications of prosecuting Trump for his actions.
- The Role of Economics in Politics. Exploration of how economic issues drive political unrest in America.
Episode highlights
- Chaos at the CapitolThe storming of the Capitol escalates into a dangerous situation with fatalities.“Four people are dead.”7:36Jan 7, 2021
- Double Standards in ProtestsDiscussion on the contrasting police responses to BLM protests versus the Capitol riot.“It's hypocritical and insane.”10:11Jan 7, 2021
- Trump's CulpabilityDebate over Trump's role in inciting the Capitol riot and the implications for his future.“He loaded the gun, pointed it in a certain direction.”22:33Jan 7, 2021
- The Divide in the NationA discussion on whether prosecuting Trump would heal or widen the national divide.“We need to question the incredible divide in the nation.”24:08Jan 7, 2021
- Prosecuting Trump: Justice or Division?Debate on the implications of prosecuting Trump for his actions.“What does prosecuting Trump do to the 50 percent that support him?”27:53Jan 7, 2021
- The Role of Economics in PoliticsExploration of how economic issues drive political unrest in America.“Every single time there's been an insurrection, it's always been about economics.”34:44Jan 7, 2021
- Trump's Dangerous PotentialDiscussion on the risks of Trump's actions in the final days before Biden's inauguration.“It's completely possible that he could do something more dangerous in the last 14 days.”46:04Jan 7, 2021
- Vaccine Rollout StrategyA proposal for a military-style operation to efficiently distribute the vaccine.“This is not that complicated and we can leverage the National Guard to create the infrastructure.”59:36Jan 7, 2021
