

Wargaming How Democrats Could Ditch Biden Next Year, and Criminalizing Speech in the U.K., with Chris Stirewalt and Calvin Robinson | Ep. 640
Oct 4, 2023
Chris Stirewalt, a contributing editor at The Dispatch, shares insights on the historic ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the potential ramifications for the GOP. He dives into Democratic strategies for the 2024 election, discussing scenarios where Biden could be replaced as the nominee. Calvin Robinson, an Anglican deacon, reflects on his firing from GB News and critiques the chilling effect of cancel culture in the U.K. They also address the implications of new surveillance practices and free speech concerns amid political tensions.
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Firings and Arrests at GB News
- GB News fired Calvin Robinson for supporting Lawrence Fox and Dan Wootton.
- Fox made crass remarks about a female journalist, was suspended, then arrested for unrelated “pre-crime”.
Replacing Biden
- Democrats could replace Biden up to a year before the election.
- This involves different processes depending on the timeline, starting with primaries and moving to conventions, then party leaders.
McCarthy Ousted
- The House voted out Speaker McCarthy for the first time in history.
- McCarthy says he will not run again, creating further uncertainty.