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Brad and Dan discuss the harsh rhetoric from the American right in response to Trump's recent conviction on 34 felonies, including calls for retribution against Democrats. They explore the significant ethical issues surrounding Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. The episode also covers Texas' proposed public school curriculum changes that push a Christian-centric education, and reactions from a Mexican American family's departure from Idaho due to feeling unwelcome. The hosts emphasize the dangers of the current conservative landscape and its implications for American politics and education.
00:00 Introduction: Should Democrats Be in Jail?
00:26 Reactions to Trump's Conviction
01:04 Exploring the Supreme Court Fallout
02:09 Texas School Curriculum Controversy
02:33 Weekly Roundup and Personal Updates
04:04 Discussion on Trump's Verdict and Political Reactions
18:30 Clarence Thomas and Supreme Court Ethics
29:26 Frustration with Institutional Norms
30:08 Texas School Curriculum Controversy
31:54 Religious Influence in Education
38:46 Parental Concerns and Ignorance
46:01 Texas GOP Convention Highlights
53:25 Mexican American Family's Idaho Experience
59:46 Concluding Thoughts and Reasons for Hope
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