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Ron’s Boulevard of Broken Streams

May 25, 2023

Tim Miller, a savvy political strategist and author of "Why We Did It," joins the conversation to dissect the chaotic launch of Ron DeSantis's campaign. They delve into how House Republicans are seemingly comfortable playing brinkmanship with the economy. In a bizarre twist, they explore Marjorie Taylor Greene's astonishing $100,000 purchase of Kevin McCarthy's used chapstick. The blend of political analysis and absurd fundraising tactics makes for an entertaining discussion filled with insights and humor.

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Intro

4min

Campaign Launch Gone Awry

21min

Political Missteps and Advertising Insights

5min

Divided Reactions to DeSantis's Announcement

5min

Strategic Missteps in Campaign Announcements

24min

From Politics to Honey

9min

Debt Ceiling Negotiations and Political Struggles

8min

Bizarre Political Donations and Absurd Fundraising Tactics

5min

The DeSantis campaign launch explodes on takeoff. Political Strategist Tim Miller stops by to break down what’s next for Tiny D and the rest of the GOP field. House Republicans are feeling so confident about the debt ceiling negotiations that they’re bragging about holding the economy hostage. And Jon and Dan dig into one of the week’s weirdest stories: why did Marjorie Taylor Greene pay $100,000 for a used tube of Kevin McCarthy’s chapstick?

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