Ruthless Podcast Biden’s Most Outrageous Pardons
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Dec 19, 2024 Biden's recent pardons spark a lively debate about ethics and governance, including controversial figures like a corrupt judge and an embezzler. The conversation hilariously shifts to college football's new 12-team playoff system and entertaining fantasy league tales. The hosts also tackle the Democratic Party's challenges and communication strategies, emphasizing the disconnect between elites and grassroots supporters. Meanwhile, absurd airline antics and a stowaway's wild journey add humor to the mix, making for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion.
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Biden's Pardons
- President Biden set a clemency record, granting 1,500 commutations and 39 pardons in a single day.
- This included Rita Crundwell, who embezzled $54 million from Dixon, Illinois, and a judge involved in the "Cash for Kids" scandal.
Media Coverage of Pardons
- Mainstream media outlets neglect to cover Biden's pardons, focusing on other topics.
- Fox News is the only outlet covering these pardons and clemency grants.
Cash for Kids Scandal
- Biden pardoned a judge involved in the "Cash for Kids" scandal in Pennsylvania.
- The judge profited from sentencing minors to a private prison, leading to suicides.