Liv Agar talks about the new Apple Vision Pro VR headset and its potential for widespread adoption. The podcast also discusses the bipartisan immigration & border deal, criticisms of immigration policies, and concerns about funding for Israel and the military industrial complex.
The Democratic Party's border bill includes funding for Israel and Ukraine, highlighting the split within the conservative movement.
Biden's immigration policies fail to address the concerns of dreamers, showcasing the contradictions between Democrats' promises and their actual policy decisions.
Deep dives
The Democratic Party's Immigration Bill and Republican Opposition
The podcast episode discusses the controversial Democratic Party's border bill, which includes funding for Israel and Ukraine. It highlights the split within the conservative movement on the bill and the lack of support from Republicans in the House. The podcast also explores how this bill alienates part of Biden's base and may depress turnout in the 2024 elections.
The Criticisms of Biden's Approach on Immigration
The episode delves into the criticisms of Biden's immigration policies, which have been seen as conceding to Republican viewpoints. It emphasizes the lack of inclusivity and the failure to address the concerns of dreamers. The podcast also highlights the contradictions between Democrats' promises and their actual policy decisions.
The Controversy Surrounding Increased Funding for Israel
The podcast episode sheds light on the controversy surrounding the increased funding for Israel in the border bill. It criticizes the allocation of billions of dollars while Israel conducts airstrikes in Palestine. The podcast also criticizes the lack of institutional backlash for publishing Thomas Friedman's column that compared people in the Middle East to parasites and insects.
Biden's Fixation on Morning Joe
The episode discusses reports of Biden's obsession with watching and calling Joe Scarborough on the show Morning Joe. It questions the implications of Biden seeking advice from a former politician and TV host. The podcast suggests this behavior aligns with previous instances of American presidents seeking validation and influence from TV personalities.
Liv Agar joins us once again to talk about the new Apple Vision Pro VR headset, if we’re on the cusp of our new VR future and what type of people are already using them.We also talk about the “bipartisan” immigration & border deal that really is just a wish list of conservative priorities for the border plus war funding for Israel and Ukraine. You can f…
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