Rising Bernie Sanders embraces Elon Musk; Jon Stewart tells Dems 'don't lose our sh**!’
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Dec 9, 2024 Joyce Karam, a senior news editor at Al-Monitor, shares her insights on the fallout from the Assad regime in Syria and the potential rise of extremism. David Sirota, Editor-in-Chief of The Lever, sparks a heated discussion on the healthcare industry’s greed, especially following the controversial murder of a healthcare CEO. The podcast also dives into the complexities surrounding recent political pardons, reactions to high-profile court cases, and the evolving discourse on mental health and public safety, stirring a mix of outrage and reflection.
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Potential Pardons
- Biden could pardon non-violent drug offenders, Snowden, Assange, or Ulbricht.
- He could also commute death row sentences, fulfilling progressive and libertarian wishes.
Preemptive Pardons
- Preemptive pardons, like potentially for Fauci, are worse than regular pardons.
- Trump's threats to target critics justify these preemptive pardons.
Tariffs and Immigration
- Trump's proposed tariffs could raise consumer prices, contradicting his claims of enriching America.
- His focus on deporting convicted criminals, not everyone, seems positive.