

Weekly Zeitgeist 341 (Best of 9/30/24-10/4/24)
Oct 6, 2024
Sky Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, shares her insights on Project 2025 and the challenges of combating extremist ideologies. Tim Walsh, a political candidate, reflects on his recent VP debate against J.D. Vance, highlighting the importance of clear communication in politics. The discussion weaves humor into serious topics, covering everything from nostalgic soda preferences to the rise of musical biopics. They also tackle the disparities in wealth and taxation, pushing for a reassessment of the ultra-rich's societal impact.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Politics and Punchlines
02:13 • 5min
Soda, Chuck E. Cheese, and Body Image Banter
07:04 • 12min
Basketball, Betting, and Politics
19:31 • 7min
Theater Talks and Political Debates
26:24 • 18min
Political Debates and Football Betting Buzz
44:25 • 6min
The Rise and Fall of Musical Biopics
50:31 • 18min
Dissecting the Billionaire Narrative and Tax Inequities
01:08:56 • 1min
Wealth Discourse and Celebrity Perspectives
01:10:24 • 5min