Think of this episode as part 1 of 2 where in part 2 I will discuss the Flynn - FBI story and the #MeToo movement all of the sudden discovering Nuance Jesus in relation to Biden's situation This episode I talk about the meat processing plant situation, Amash finally throwing his hat in the ring, and how exactly is the LP going to pick a nominee this year anyway
It's been a long crazy week, with Trump tweeting that he's stopping all immigration (he didn't but it's still not good) to Trump pondering how to get UV light and bleach inside the body to kill COVID (don't do that!) to Congress passing another relief bill (because $2T only buys you a few weeks)
Some states are letting their stay at home / shelter in place orders expire in the next few days, I give a rundown on who's doing what including (obviously) Georgia's plan to open almost all the things
Biden gets a few key endorsements (finally), Trump has a wild week with his daily press conferences, and the media has a bit of a problem dealing with the sexual assault accusations against Biden
It's been a while since I've done a book review episode and I did say that I would give this book a try so here it is - my review of The Case For Nationalism by Rich Lowry It's...quite something. Still not sure what that something is but I have a lot of thoughts on it.
Now that I'm (hopefully) back on my regular recording schedule in these 'rona times it's time for a week and a half roundup, from our unemployment numbers to the "let's reopen the economy" debate to FEMA stealing PPE to a update on the primary season that yes is still happening
Let's take a break from COVD-19 and discuss the latest manifesto coming out of Team TradCon - this one from Adrian Vermeule in The Atlantic
Since I've been making *a lot* of content lately I've covered a bunch of current topics of the day but there's some things I haven't had a chance to discuss so here's a hodgepodge of stuff Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
Since the whole idea that COVD-19 has killed libertarianism thing hasn't died (despite my valiant efforts to kill it) I decided to have Dave on to talk about how libertarianism has been vindicated, the stimulus package, how government never fixes anything, and a host of other stuff Subscribe to my Patreon for early access to episodes - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
Scott (adjuct at Cato / trade lawyer / many other things) and I talk about the shiny new stimulus / relief bill and the confused purpose of it and the weird incentive structure it sets up for employers who are having to deal with lockdowns We also have a (thankfully outdated since events have unfolded otherwise) conversation about the easing of tariffs on China but lo be me to deprive you of the pleasure of listening to two libertarians rip on tariffs Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - h...
Marc Clair (host of the Lions of Liberty podcast) is one of the unfortunate souls who lives in California and is subject to a statewide shelter in place order. So we chat about what it's like on the inside, subversive art supply sellers, how California is a *really* big state with a lot of people and industry, and how humans are going to finds ways around any lockdown Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
The Fed shot it last shot by dropping interests rates to 0%, the Dow still plummeted, states are starting to institute lockdowns, Biden widened his lead over Bernie and Bernie still isn't dropping out, and we might have a few Senators who decided tending toothier stock portfolio was more important than being honest with the American public about COVD-19 Welcome to libertarian hell
We've made it to the (as of now) next to last Democratic debate and this one was different Two candidates, three moderatos, no audience And I've gotta say, it was actually...good Subscribe to my Patreon for early access to episodes - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
This week ended in a very different place from where it started, from the WH completely botching it's response to coronavirus to Biden extending his lead on Bernie to setting up an upcoming week where who knows what will happen Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
For some reason there are people online who think this is a good time to try dunk on libertarians like we don't have an answer as to what to do in a pandemic Yeah its really not er a good time to try libertarians on healthcare policy Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
To say Biden had a super Super Tuesday is an understatement but this race is far from over. We said goodbye to Pete and Amy and Mike and Liz with varying amounts of drama and infighting On the 15th we will have a debate but someone will be conspicuously left out again.... And ICYMI Trump's camp filed three SLAPP lawsuits against media outlets who ran opinion pieces he didn't like Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
Seeing as I've been following this new nationalist movement since it got it's introduction though that weird Carlson monologue from last January having a conversation with Slade (managing editor of Reason) seemed a no brainer Her April 2020 cover piece covers Lowry's new book and his new definition of nationalism, the flaws in their thesis, and what do these people even want Read her piece here - https://reason.com/2020/02/24/against-the-new-nationalism/ And subscribe to my Patreon - https://www...
Biden gets a massive victory over Bernie in SC (what does it mean?), Weinstein is finally convicted of sex crimes (and nobody cares?), coronavirus takes over the news cycle (are we going to die?), the US and the Taliban strike a peace deal (is this gonna work?), and two good bits of immigration news (how is this going to play out?) Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
Two primary debates in the span of one week. I don't know who thought this was a good idea. It some ways it was better than the last debate, in some ways it was worse, but I'm pretty sure its the last debate that will matter Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
In a week where we had the most insane Dem debate yet we also had the Nevada caucus which featured some surprises that make me think my assessment of the debate may be more correct than I thought Not all is good though - it's beginning to look like we'll have a Candidate Sanders and let's just say certain people are freaking the hell out I also have a tale to tell about what happens when you fall for an internet rumor that happens to fit neatly into your confirmation bias Subscribe to my Patreon...
Hoooooly hell. That was...quite something. It was loud, it was nasty, nobody except for one person (no not Warren) came out looking decent. Needless to say there's quite a lot to discuss from this round of debate. Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
New Hampshire went off without a hitch but with some surprising results, Bloomberg gets the oppo research treatment over stop and frisk, and the Stone sentencing throws the DOJ into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons And Smollett makes a return to the news cycle! Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
Since the War on Porn is back in the conversation I decided to unlock the Patreon episode I did back in December on how this whole thing got started up again and why it still really dumb and hypocritical Speaking of my Patreon, you should go subscribe - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
This past week somehow managed to be even worse than any of us anticipated - from the Iowa debacle, the final impeachment vote, Trump's post-SOTU rant, a few high profile firings, and an attack on US servicemembers in Afghanistan that has produced casualties. (and yes I know I said the NH primary is on Monday it's actually on Tuesday time has no meaning when you cover politics) Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
Eight down, four more to go, but this one was a little different than the others. We've got a new frontrunner, new attacks, and Biden managed to stay awake the whole time! Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
Because there isn't enough to talk about this week here's my recap of Trump's State of the Union speech from 2/4. Y'know, the day before the final impeachment vote. Welcome to 2020 Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
It was a long week last week - we got a preview of bolton's upcoming book, the Senate officially voting to not allow witnesses, Brexit, the administration's plan to fix the Israel / Palestinian conflict, and the DNC possibly looking to screw Bernie over again And next week will be even more insane Subscribe to my Patreon for early access to episodes - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
Alex and I have a long discussion about some of the misconceptions surrounding immigration, how to reach out to those who have those misconceptions, the new public charge rule (and do immigrants really use more welfare than natives), and a host of other stuff Subscribe to my Patreon for early access and exclusive content - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
The impeachment trial officially started in the Senate and there has been plenty of ridiculousness that came along with that, and then Joe Rogan endorsed Bernie and Progressiveville hasn't been the same since And then there's the issue of the injury count from the Iranian missile strike slowly creeping up... Subscribe to my Patreon for early access and exclusive content - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
The much hyped 2A rally in Richmond has come and gone so now is a good time to do a postmortem on the media coverage both before and after the rally Subscribe to my Patreon for early access and exclusive content - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe
