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The gang discusses the Commission on Presidential Debates and the decision by the Biden campaign to cut ties with them. They also express their opinions on the proposed format for the debates and the need for more transparency in the process. The conversation discusses the history and flaws of the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) and the potential changes to the format of the upcoming debates.

They then discuss Democratic Party and the upcoming DNC convention and their reported plan to minimize possible protest by virtualizing parts of the programming. The conversation also touches on the lack of excitement for Joe Biden and the Democratic Party's failure to address the concerns of their voters.

00:00 Light Banter and Drug Use in San Francisco

12:24 Cutting Out the Commission: A New Era for Presidential Debates

22:30 Including Third-Party Candidates

24:58 Debate Format: Microphone Cutoffs and No Audience

25:06 Timing of the Debates: Does It Really Matter?

26:48 Debating the Inclusion of Third-Party Candidates

29:21 Criticism of the Commission on Presidential Debates

30:05 Strategies for Biden and Trump in the Debates

36:30 Analyzing Potential VP Picks for Trump

52:19 Exploring Potential Candidates for the 2024 Presidential Election

57:43 Challenges and Strategies for the Democratic Party's Convention

01:13:31 Frustration with the Democratic Party's Lack of a Clear Platform

01:23:49 The Importance of a Strong and Cohesive Message in Politics

01:24:53 The Dangers of Brain Worms and DNC Hit Jobs

01:26:16 Violence in Germany and the Impact of Social Media

01:28:37 The Unintended Consequences of Credit Card Regulations

01:30:58 The Limitations of Public Transportation Systems

01:32:29 Karaoke Songs for Baritones

01:35:10 Bringing Back Blimps as a Transportation Option

01:39:08 Upcoming Episodes: New York Times Polls, Poverty Alleviation, and the Palestine Issue

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The gang discusses the Durbin Marshall credit card bill and its potential impact on consumers and businesses. The bill aims to introduce competition in the credit card industry by allowing businesses to choose payment networks other than Visa and MasterCard. Proponents argue that this will lower costs and benefit consumers, while critics warn that it could lead to the reduction or elimination of credit card rewards programs.

They also discuss trains.

00:00 Introduction and Host Banter

09:20 Discussion of the Durbin Marshall credit card bill

28:43 The lobbying efforts of big retailers and airlines

32:59 The potential consequences of the bill for consumers

34:47 The Impact of the Durbin Amendment

38:38 Trains!

46:11 The Importance of Application and Better Infrastructure

01:08:34 Subsidizing Trains

01:14:35 The Challenges of Homeownership

01:17:32 Streamlining Plane Safety Instructions

01:21:44 Reviving the Whig Party

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The Gang discuss the upcoming Libertarian National Convention and the surprising announcement that former President Donald Trump will be speaking at the event. The conversation then shifts to the motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson, led by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Representative Thomas Massie.

The conversation concludes with a discussion on the reclassification of marijuana and the potential impact on the industry and society. In this conversation.

00:00 Donald Trump Announcement

14:39 Motion to Vacate

46:21 Weed Reclassification

1:17:53 Emails

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