Left's 14th Amendment Fantasies, Novak's Big Victory, and 9/11 Memories, with Alan Dershowitz and Marcellus Wiley | Ep. 624
Sep 11, 2023
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Alan Dershowitz discusses the left's attempt to block Trump from the 2024 ballot with the 14th Amendment. Marcellus Wiley talks about Novak Djokovic's victory and press attacks, Coco Gauff's US Open win, and Trump's campaign trail reception. They also touch on gun orders, Biden's ramblings, and Tua's return to football.
The podcast discusses the hypocrisy surrounding Novak Djokovic's return to the US Open after refusing the COVID vaccine, highlighting how he won a match sponsored by Moderna despite criticism for his stance on vaccines.
The podcast explores the ongoing legal battle between Michael Orr and his adoptive family, challenging the accusations of white saviorism and white supremacy, and emphasizing the importance of considering individual experiences rather than generalizing based on race.
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Summary of Podcast Episode: Woke Displays at the US Open and Novak Djokovic's Return After Vaccine Ban
The podcast episode discusses various topics related to recent events and controversies in sports. The episode starts by mentioning the US Open and how it showcased woke messaging, including references to equal pay and vaccine promotion. The conversation then shifts to Novak Djokovic's return to the tournament after being banned for refusing the vaccine. The podcast highlights the irony of Djokovic hitting the winning shot sponsored by Moderna, despite previous criticism for his vaccine stance. The discussion also touches on the blanking of the Russian flag in the tournament, questioning the unfairness of holding the players responsible for political conflicts. The episode goes on to explore other sports-related topics, such as the woke culture's impact on representation and the importance of staying true to oneself.
The Controversy Surrounding Michael Orr and the Adoptive Family
The podcast discusses the ongoing legal battle between Michael Orr and his adoptive family. Orr claims that the family misrepresented their intentions and did not share proceeds from the book and movie about his life. The author of the podcast highlights the accusations of white saviorism and white supremacy that have been thrown at the family for adopting a black child. However, the host and guest push back, arguing that personal circumstances and individual experiences should be considered, rather than painting the situation with a broad brush based on race.
Trump's Reception in Iowa and Reflecting Fearlessness
The podcast briefly mentions former President Trump's visit to Iowa and the mixed reception he received. The host and guest note that Trump's fearlessness in expressing his opinions and the strong reactions he elicits from people make him a polarizing figure. They discuss how his presence continues to generate excitement and controversy, regardless of the claims of him being mostly booed during his appearance. Trump's ability to inspire strong reactions and his ability to rally his supporters are emphasized.
Joe Biden's Trip to Vietnam and Challenged Cognitive Capacity
The podcast touches on President Biden's press conference during his visit to Vietnam, highlighting moments where he appeared confused or struggled to express himself clearly. The host and guest discuss concerns about Biden's cognitive capacity and question whether age is the sole factor behind his apparent difficulties. They raise the issue of the close polls between Biden and potential Republican candidates, suggesting that despite Biden's declining capacity, opinion remains divided due to political polarization in the country.
Megyn Kelly begins the show paying tribute to the memory of September 11, George W. Bush’s incredible moments 22 years ago and how they impacted the country, Americans coming together and uniting through the devastation, and more. Then Alan Dershowitz, author of "Get Trump," joins to discuss how some on the left want to use the 14th Amendment to potentially block Trump from the 2024 ballot, whether this issue has any validity, the terrible precedent this sets and whether the Supreme Court will get involved, the New Mexico Governor suspending the Second Amendment after a recent shooting involving children, how her gun order is unconstitutional, staying mentally sharp thanks to a strong enemies list, and more. Then Marcellus Wiley, host of "Never Shut Up," joins to discuss how the press attacked Novak Djokovic refusing to get the COVID vaccine and now how "No-Vax" wins the Moderna-sponsored U.S. Open, removing the Russian flag next to Russian player Daniil Medvedev, 19-year-old Coco Gauff winning the US Open and her message to her haters, former NFL star Michael Oher’s lawsuit against his guardians the Tuohys over the "Blind Side" story, the way some in the press are putting an ignorant racial spin on the story, Trump actually on the campaign trail in Iowa and his reception at the football game, Biden's bizarre ramblings while overseas, Tua's return and the physical and mental toll of football, Wiley’s feel-good moments in his football career, his wife's upcoming "Real Housewives" show, and more.