4/16/24: Trump sleeping in court, Clarence Thomas missing

Apr 16, 2024

Congressman Ritchie Torres discusses the 2024 election and political discourse in the US. Topics include Bidens' tax returns, Clarence Thomas missing from court, Trump falling asleep during trial, and deprogramming a hardcore MAGA supporter. Also, debunking wealth as a policy qualifier, Trump's courtroom nap, mental health advocacy, and shaping political opinions through personal interactions.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Debunking Wealth as a Policy Qualifier

02:59 • 7min

Trump's Courtroom Nap & Website Launch

09:48 • 5min

Trump's Courtroom Nap

14:50 • 12min

Debate on Trump's Trial Attendance and Legal Arguments

26:39 • 4min

Perspectives on the Progressive Movement and Mental Health Advocacy

31:07 • 16min

Influencing Political Opinions Through Personal Interactions

46:50 • 4min

Navigating Political Differences and Tax Policies

50:33 • 10min

Discussion on Voting Choices and Election Strategy

01:00:19 • 2min

-- On the Show:

-- Congressman Ritchie Torres, a Democrat from New York, joins David to discuss the 2024 election, the state of political discourse in the US, mental health policy, and much more

-- The Bidens release their 2023 tax returns, and despite there being no controversy over their content and the Bidens' joint income of $620,000, some are reacting as if it's some kind of smoking gun

-- Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is unexpectedly missing from court without an explanation

-- Failed former President Donald Trump reportedly falls asleep during the first day of his first criminal trial

-- Donald Trump loses his mind after his first day in criminal court, claiming that the judge will not let him go to his son Barron's graduation, among other lies that he told

-- Alina Habba, one of Donald Trump's former lawyers, misstates what due process is during a television appearance, among other confusions and misstatements

-- David is notified that he successfully deprogrammed a hardcore MAGA Trumpist, a viewer's father

-- David attempts to confront a random MAGA Trumpist on Instagram and it does not go well

-- Voicemail caller says that "Republican Joe Biden" is supporting the "genocide of Palestinian children" and that people should vote for Marianne Williamson

-- On the Bonus Show: Giuliani loses bid to dismiss $148 million defamation judgment, Missouri motorcycle deaths up dramatically after helmet law repeal, Arkansas Governor lectern audit released, much more...

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