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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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