

Biden Drops Out, Kamala's Image Makeover, & Battle Of The Billionaires (ft. John Coogan)
Jul 26, 2024
John Coogan, a savvy commentator on tech and politics, joins the discussion after Biden's surprising exit from the race, which leads to Kamala Harris becoming the nominee. They explore her evolving image and connection to younger voters amidst skepticism. The conversation shifts to the intense rivalries among Silicon Valley billionaires on X, diving into the recent CrowdStrike outage and the blame on EU regulations for tech disruptions. It's a wild ride through political intrigue and tech drama!
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Shifting Sands in the Democratic Landscape
03:35 • 17min
Political Landscape Shifts: Betting Odds and Health Speculations
20:16 • 4min
Assessing Political Vulnerabilities
24:31 • 6min
Threats to Democracy and Rising Authoritarianism
30:48 • 2min
Controversy and Political Symbols
33:03 • 8min
Silicon Valley: Politics and Power Dynamics
41:26 • 22min
Battles of Influence: Billionaires, Tech Glitches, and Regulatory Chaos
01:03:20 • 31min
California's Homelessness Challenge and Political Implications
01:33:56 • 2min