The Commentary Magazine Podcast

This Is Not a Cheerful Podcast Today

Feb 6, 2024
The collapse of the border deal, trouble with aid to Ukraine and Israel, and a sense that things don't work in American politics anymore are discussed. The hosts also explore Trump's legal strategy, question the integrity of the legal system, and examine American politics while looking to Argentina for inspiration. They also discuss TV shows, mockumentaries, and the sunk cost fallacy.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Trump's Legal Strategy and Presidential Immunity
04:50 • 11min
3
Questioning Integrity of Legal System and Border Bill Negotiations
15:57 • 25min
4
Discussion on Border Patrol's endorsement of a bill and criticism of Speaker Johnson
40:30 • 2min
5
Funding Needs, Biden's Announcement, and Republican Opposition
42:09 • 3min
6
Examining American Politics and Looking to Argentina for Inspiration
44:50 • 16min
7
TV Shows, Mockumentaries, and the Sunk Cost Fallacy
01:01:17 • 7min
8
Discussing Marklyn Baker, The Leftovers, and Giving Up on TV Shows
01:08:45 • 3min