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Friend of the show & tech journalist Ed Zitron stops by to check in on the state of the internet. Have they cracked AI video yet? Does the VisionPro herald an en-goggled future? Just how stupid is Elon Musk, actually? We explore the end of the era of techno optimism and as our most advanced internet tech seems to aid less and abuse more. Subscribe to the Better Offline podcast here: https://www.betteroffline.com/ Find Ed’s newsletter here: https://www.wheresyoured.at/tag/newsletter/

We give our annual post-Super Bowl report rating the spectacle and the ads, including the increasing, and increasingly funny, conservative opposition to the whole idea of “football”. Plus, a review of a tough week for Joe Biden, including a new round of trepidation about his age and fitness. Finally, we look at an amazing profile of Bill Ackman, a man who manages to be such an intense Wife Guy he’s ruined his wife’s life.

Today, executive director of the Electronic Intifada Ali Abunimah joins us to discuss the war in Palestine. We cover recent attempts to delegitimize and destroy UNRWA, atrocity propaganda, evolving capabilities of Palestinian resistance, changing attitudes towards Israel in the U.S., and the life, career and death of Palestinian author Refaat Alareer. Find the Electronic Intifada here: https://electronicintifada.net/ And on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheElectronicIntifada You can find Gaza Writes Back, the short story collection edited by Refaat Alareer, here: https://justworldbooks.com/books-by-title/gaza-writes-back/

Caleb, Patrick, and Cameron of Pod About List discuss light news topics such as mandatory potty training, a Chinese spy bird, dick biting, and the international crisis of cousins. They also talk about childhood memories of Flubber, extreme body modifications, combat sports strategy, and the importance of maintaining strong connections with cousins.

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.