Geoffrey Fowler, a Washington Post tech columnist, discusses Meta's shadowban on political content and its dangers for democracy. Denny Carter, founder of the Bad Faith Times, draws a clever comparison between NFL quarterback dynamics and this year's presidential race. The conversation dives into the rise of authoritarianism in America, the challenges of media influence, and the disconnect between polling data and grassroots sentiment. It's an engaging mix of political insights and cultural commentary!

Jonathan Metzl, an author focused on public health and gun policy, discusses Kamala Harris' stance on gun legislation and how Tim Walz might be a crucial ally in advancing reforms. Denny Carter, founder of Bad Faith Times, critiques mainstream media pressures on Harris, arguing for her to remain authentic amid external expectations. The conversation explores the complexities of messaging around gun safety, voter connection, and the stark contrasts between Democratic and Republican conventions.

Denny Carter, NBC Sports' Rotoworld fantasy football analyst, joins JJ to discuss how his journalism background helps him as a fantasy football analyst, perplexing backfields across the league, Patrick Mahomes' rest-of-season outlook, and more.