The 2nd Republican debate makes a lot of noise while Biden and Trump zero in on the auto strike to battle over the labor vote, skepticism of Green politics begins to rise, and Russel Brand gets #MeToo’d. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. 

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Topics Discussed In This Episode:

[00:00] The second Republican Primary Debate - is Nikki Haley the donor-class front runner?

[05:48] Trump speaks to auto workers amidst the recent strikes against Ford and GM, asks for union endorsement. 

[14:45] How green politics is viewed skeptically in previously exploited nations, such as those in Eastern Europe.

[17:45] Vivek’s gaffe / Too much noise, not enough signal from the GOP undercard

[19:29] A discussion about the Russel Brand allegations, his career as a controversial-comedian-turned-leftist-icon and why the left is currently rejecting him