Chris Christie, current last place candidate (and future Pod Save America co-host), throws punches at Donald Trump. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy target Nikki Haley. Trump plans to use presidential powers against enemies. Joe Biden suggests another candidate can beat Trump. San Diego mayor discusses housing affordability and public safety. Gays vs. Straights holiday edition game played.
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Biden believes he and other Democrats can defeat Trump in 2024, emphasizing the need to highlight Trump's past behavior in office.
Mayor Gloria discusses the importance of zoning, permitting, and diversifying shelter options to tackle homelessness and housing issues.
Concerns arise over Trump's comments suggesting dictatorial ruling, with Biden's campaign urging Americans to take his words seriously and recall his past actions.
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Biden and Trump on 2024 Election
President Biden believes he can defeat Trump in the 2024 election and claims many other Democrats could too, while Trump hints at ruling like a dictator. The Biden campaign responds, highlighting Trump's past actions and the need to remind the public of his behavior in office.
Safe Sleeping Sites and Affordable Housing
Mayor Gloria discusses the establishment of safe sleeping sites for the homeless population and the efforts to provide affordable housing in San Diego. He emphasizes the importance of zoning, permitting, and diversifying shelter options as part of a comprehensive approach to tackling homelessness and housing issues.
Trump's Comments on Abuse of Power
Trump's comments during a town hall with Sean Hannity raise concerns about his intentions if reelected. While some saw it as a joke or trolling, Biden's campaign responded by warning Americans to take Trump's words seriously and highlighting his past actions that demonstrated authoritarian tendencies.
Addressing Crime Concerns
Concerns about crime continue to be a top issue for voters. Mayor Gloria acknowledges the importance of public safety and emphasizes the need to fully fund the police department, ensure consequences for illegal behavior, and address the root causes of crime. He seeks to strike a balance between preventing crime, providing necessary services, and holding criminals accountable.
Popular Christmas song tops charts after 165 years
A Christmas song released in 1965, 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' by Brenda Lee, reached number one on the Billboard chart after 165 years.
Netflix releases hit gay Christmas rom-com
Netflix released a popular gay Christmas rom-com in 2021 called 'Single All the Way', where a man asks his best friend to pretend to be his boyfriend at a family Christmas party.
And then there were four. The gloves are off at the fourth GOP debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Chris Christie, current last place candidate (and future Pod Save America co-host) is the only one throwing punches at Donald Trump, while Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy set their sights on Nikki Haley. Meanwhile, Trump is planning to use his presidential powers to punish his political enemies and Joe Biden suggests another candidate could also beat Trump. Later, Mayor Todd Gloria joins to talk about his administration’s approach to housing affordability and public safety. And finally, we play Gays vs. Straights: holiday edition.
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