The Sunday Podcast: The First Tangle Congressional Draft
Jun 9, 2024
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Haviv Gur, guest of the show, is interviewed with positive feedback. Topics include creating dream team Congress, Biden's performance, undecided voters, and foreign policies impact on voting decisions. The podcast features a unique draft to form a new Congress, discussions on decision-making tactics, drafting Susan Collins, analyzing John Tester, importance of ideological diversity, strategic draft choices, and selecting highly educated representatives.
Strategic selection of Elise Stefanik for Congress based on conservative values and bipartisan approach.
Senator Gary Peters chosen for his moderate stance and commitment to representing Michigan.
Mike Johnson's pivotal role in shaping Congress with conservative values and reliable leadership.
Frustration with Google Docs due to changes in notification handling impacting efficiency.
Deep dives
Elise Stefanik Pick
Elise Stefanik is selected as a strategic addition to the Congress for her conservative bona fides and bipartisan approach. With a solid background in leadership and at 39 years old, she brings a mix of ideological strength and willingness to collaborate across the aisle. Despite her media presence, she shows commitment to her causes and pushing for agenda items she believes in.
Gary Peters Choice
Senator Gary Peters from Michigan is chosen for his low-key approach and moderate stance, evident in his bipartisan score of 2.2. With a background in private industry, his personal stories and legislative impact highlight his commitment and pragmatic approach to governance. By balancing the dynamic with a consistent work ethic and a commitment to representing Michigan, Peters adds a stabilizing element to the Congress.
Mike Johnson Selection
Mike Johnson's conservative values and predictability as a leader are pivotal in shaping the Congress. As a respected and honest figure, he brings a strong presence and reliability in decision-making. His background and commitment to his beliefs position him as a valuable contributor to the overall composition of the Congress.
Attractive Speaker
The podcast host mentions the allure of Elise Stefanik's appearance with her gray beard and her transformation from a seemingly bland figure to a more interesting personality. The combination of traditional values, a media-friendly approach, and clear values makes Stefanik a notable presence in the political landscape.
Google Docs Notification Change Frustration
The frustration with Google Docs stems from a recent change in how notifications are handled. Previously, clicking on notifications would take the user directly to the relevant comment thread. Now, a new sidebar drops down, requiring additional steps to navigate to the specific comment, impacting efficiency and creating unnecessary friction in daily tasks.
YouTube Ad Flagging Issue
The grievance with Google involves attempting to boost YouTube videos through advertising, only to face repeated flagging for election interference, despite efforts to rectify the issue by submitting necessary documents. Ads, including an interview with Haveve Gurr, were rejected due to perceived election interference, leading to frustration over the lack of effective communication and resolution from Google.
Endless Hurdles in Google Ad Approval Process
The struggle with Google's ad approval process highlights the challenges faced in attempting to promote content on YouTube. Despite following all requirements and even submitting additional documentation, continual rejection due to perceived election interference creates a frustrating cycle of hurdles and lack of transparent communication, further exacerbating the difficulty in navigating Google's platform.
On today's episode, Isaac and Ari hold the inaugural Tangle Congressional Draft. Each of them take turns selecting sitting members of Congress to make their own dream team Congress. discussing their reasoning behind each pick. And as always, they finish strong with the Airing of Grievances.
YouTube comments are usually a place to find complaints, anger, and division. But on our latest video — my interview with Haviv Gur — I’ve been humbled to find overwhelmingly positive feedback. If you haven’t gotten the chance to watch, click the link and see what everyone is talking about, and leave some of your thoughts too.
Catch up on episode 3 of our podcast series,The Undecideds, where our focus shifts from Donald Trump toward President Joe Biden. Much has been made in the media about his age and memory and whether he’s cognitively capable of handling another term. But an unanticipated performance at the State of the Union reignited his base and left many questioning that narrative. And while Donald Trump faces a jury of his peers in court, the court of public opinion continues to weigh in on the effectiveness of Biden’s foreign policies, with an eye to the conflicts between Israel and Palestine, Ukraine and Russia, and our own protracted clash at our southern border. Our undecided voters share their observations on the current commander in chief and how his decisions on the world stage affect their decision in the voting booth.You can listen to Episode 3 here. A brand new episode is coming this week.
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