12/14/23: Biden impeachment inquiry CONFIRMED, Trump decline noticeable at latest rally

Dec 14, 2023

Steve Inskeep, author of "Differ We Musts: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America," discusses partisanship in the Trump era versus the Civil War, his viral interview with Trump, Republicans' impeachment inquiry against Biden, Trump's decline at a rally, stock market under Biden, Hunter Biden's defiance, and Republicans' reaction. The relevance of Abraham Lincoln's story in the current divided state of the country is explored, along with the importance of finding common ground. Journalistic approach to facts and response to negative feedback are also discussed.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Republicans Divided on Impeachment Inquiry Resolution

03:26 • 8min

Impeachment inquiry, Hunter Biden's denial, sponsor ads, and Trump's decline

11:21 • 6min

Gas Prices and Biden's Presidency

16:55 • 12min

Donald Trump's Failed Prediction and Claims About the Stock Market

28:47 • 6min

Finding Common Ground: Lessons from Abraham Lincoln

34:28 • 14min

Journalistic Approach to Facts and the Impeachment Inquiry

48:43 • 6min

Hunter Biden's Defense and the MAGA Backlash

54:52 • 9min

Response to Negative Feedback and Preview of Bonus Show

01:03:43 • 2min

-- On the Show:

-- Steve Inskeep, Host of NPR's Morning Edition and author of the new book "Differ We Musts: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America," joins David to discuss how partisanship and tribalism compare in the Trump era as compared to the Civil War, his viral interview with Donald Trump where Trump hung up on him, and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3uWIBAp

-- The House of Representatives approves an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden down a party-line vote

-- Despite still having absolutely no proof, Republicans will try to move forward on impeaching Joe Biden

-- A slurring and confused Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Iowa that failed to inspire even his most ardent, cultist supporters

-- Attendees of Donald Trump's Iowa rally are interviewed, and it's difficult to assess their state as anything short of deranged

-- As the stock market reaches all-time highs, Donald Trump's prediction of a record low stock market under Joe Biden collapses completely

-- Hunter Biden shows up in Washington DC, defies his subpoena, and tells Republicans to let him testify publicly

-- Republicans lose their minds over Hunter Biden's public comments in Washington DC

-- On the Bonus Show: Supreme Court will hear case that could undo hundreds of Trump rioter charges, Supreme Court will hear abortion pill case, Fed likely done raising interest rates and could cut in 2024, much more...

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