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Speakers explore the theory of a second civil war and border issues as a strategic move by Trump. Discussion on an ongoing protest convoy with suspicions of federal informants leading to low turnout. Challenges faced during conflict and media perception.

Alex Nichols, a podcaster and guest speaker, joins the hosts to examine Good Mental Moments from politicians. They also analyze the new Tom McDonald feat. Ben Shapiro song FACTS. Topics include politicians' mental health, compound interest in rap, and more.

The podcast discusses the downfall of Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign, a puzzle featuring a moon cabin retreat, the cultural war tactics used by campaigns, Israel's changing war strategy, the importance of taking action within communities, a telemarketing scam, and the impact of bees and beekeepers. Wrapping up, they mention future milestones and bid farewell to listeners.

Josh, elections correspondent, returns to update us on the state of the 2024 races. They discuss Biden's commitment to Israel, Trump's advantages and disadvantages, the RFK Jr. of it all, and the race for #2 among the GOP candidates. They also discuss video games, the Iowa primary, airstrikes on Yemen, and the tragic loss of navy seals. They analyze the recent strike, the Iowa caucuses, and the voting patterns of voters in New Hampshire. They discuss Kamala's potential impact, plans for future articles, and announce a deep dive into the history of conservative media.

The podcast discusses an anecdote about Democratic congressman Josh Gottheimer attending a birthday party wearing a bulletproof vest and bringing a bodyguard, sparking curiosity and questions from other attendees.

In this episode, the podcast explores the absurd story of a group attempting to dig a secret tunnel in Brooklyn. They also discuss Bill Ackman's plagiarism scandal and unconventional individuals. The hosts delve into controversies surrounding Ackman and express excitement about raiding him. Playful banter and cultural references are interspersed throughout the episode.

In this podcast, they discuss the Houthi Red Sea blockade, analyzing Eli Lake's suggestion to strike Houthi military positions. They also explore the actions of responsible democratic nations during a genocide and debunk the misconception that the Houthis are pirates by highlighting their non-violent actions.

Comedian Stavros Halkias joins the hosts to talk about Christmas gift-giving, comedic offerings from Israeli TV and Tucker Carlson, recent political developments in Baltimore, and the controversial bill in Maryland to decriminalize oral sex.

Ben and Hesse from Seeking Derrangements cover a slew of gay-related news stories, including gay sex in the senate hearing room, downfall of George Santos, sex crimes among Moms For Liberty, and guys building a libertarian utopia in the Mediterranean.

Hesse Deni, co-host of Seeking Derangements and Movie Mindset, joins as a last-minute guest. They tackle advice questions about excessive spending on premium pornography, dealing with a dark psychopath at your child's school, defending your home from the tooth fairy, and more. The hosts also discuss dark psychology, step family videos and incest normalization, communicating preferences for smaller penises, and the ethics of using wheelchair assistance at the airport.