The gang reacts to the rapid fall of Eric Swalwell, who went from sitting Congressman and the Democratic (and, therefore, overall leading) frontrunner for governor of California to resigning over multiple sexual misconduct allegations. They then turn their attention to Viktor Orbán, who leaves power after 16 years following his recent loss in Hungary's election.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:17:39 - Eric Swalwell

00:48:39 - Viktor Orbán

01:16:29 - Emails

01:31:20 - Wrap-up

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The gang discusses Afroman's elevated status following his recent win in a high-profile defamation lawsuit involving Adams County police officers. Is the rapper actually a First Amendment hero, or is there more to this case than you might think? They then turn their attention to another rapper — Kayne West — who recently found himself banned from entering the UK to perform at a local festival, resulting in that festival being canceled. Did the UK overstep, or is this merely the consequences of years of Ye's antisemitic behavior?

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:11:50 - Afroman

00:42:51 - Kanye West

01:07:13 - Emails

01:27:09 - Wrap-up

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The gang discusses new polling showing heavy social media users are less committed to the concept of democracy, raising questions about whether online life is distorting reality or just revealing deeper cracks. Then they pivot to “Disney adults,” a high-spending, status-driven fandom that fuels Disney’s success while drawing ridicule. Is it harmless escapism or something more unsettling?

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:52 - Global Developments (Mostly Iran)

00:42:44 - Social Media and Democracy

01:14:14 - Disney Adults

01:38:01 - Emails

01:50:50 - Wrap-up

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