

Pray for the Children of Minneapolis | 8/27/25
Aug 27, 2025
The discussion dives into the rising crime rates in Chicago and other U.S. cities, highlighting the disconnect between political leaders and public safety. The tragic mass shooting in Minneapolis brings attention to the urgent need for effective solutions. With a humorous critique, the hosts ponder Cracker Barrel's rebranding misadventures. They also explore the complexities surrounding digital ownership with a class-action lawsuit against Amazon Prime Video, shedding light on consumers' rights in the digital age.
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Policy Choices Drive Urban Decline
- Stu argues that progressive policies correlate with visible urban decline in multiple U.S. cities.
- He connects expansive government control and poor local choices to rising crime and failing services.
Gavin Newsom's Multiple Political 'Releases'
- Stu catalogs repeated personality 'releases' of Gavin Newsom across years as examples of political reinvention.
- He lists versions like playboy, DEI warrior, COVID dictator, and party-line defender to illustrate opportunistic shifts.
Trump Uses Big Threats Strategically
- Stu and Jeff highlight Trump's use of high-profile threats to prompt action rather than always following through.
- They note threats often lead to negotiated or limited actions rather than full-scale deployments.