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Today, Jim and Greg discuss an attack ad that exposes Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey using his politics to help his siblings get rich, the news that former President Obama greenlit George Clooney's New York Times op-ed calling for President Biden to step down from the race, and Bill Kristol's ridiculous claim that Biden's old age is the only thing working against Democrats in this election.First, they applaud the Republican attack ad that takes Sen. Casey to task for using his position to enrich his family. They analyze the effect that this ad may have in the upcoming senate race, especially given that the ad ties Casey's actions to the Hunter Biden scandal, which is still a recent memory.Next, they shake their heads at what appears to be Obama's attempts to publicly support Joe Biden but privately sabotage his campaign, greenlighting George Clooney to call for Bide to step aside from the presidential race. Jim thinks that if Obama believes Biden is not fit to be president, then he should tell Biden himself instead of making underhanded moves to hint that Biden should step down.Finally, they dissect Bill Kristol's recent tweet that the Democratic party and its policies are basically sound, and that Biden's old age is the only thing holding them back. Jim and Greg point to the terrible results on the border, economics, and foreign policy that we have seen from this presidency, and wonder what backwards logic led Kristol to his conclusion.Please visit our great sponsors:Field of Greenshttps://fieldofgreens.comThe key to better health today is Field of Greens.  Use code 3ML to save 15% off your first order plus free rush shipping.  Zbioticshttps://zbiotics.com/3MLUse code 3ML at checkout to save 15% off your first order. 

Today, Jim and Greg discuss the implications of U.S. Marshals protecting Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor shooting a a would-be carjacker, the latest Democrat voices to turn on President Biden, and the curtain call of the Gaza pier disaster.First, they react to the news that the U.S. Marshals protecting Justice Sotomayor shot a man that pulled a gun on them and was likely attempting a carjacking. Jim wishes he could ask Justice Sotomayor if this incident changes her mind on the importance of second amendment rights.Next, they dissect Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet's public statements on CNN that Biden cannot win the upcoming election, as well as George Clooney's report that Biden was just as fragile behind closed doors at a recent Hollywood fundraiser as he was on the debate stage. Jim is very concerned about what this means for the next six months that Biden is in office, unless the 25th Amendment is invoked.Finally, they roll their eyes as the ridiculous Gaza pier saga finally comes to an end. Reports suggest it will likely soon be closed down because of how badly beaten up it has been by the weather. Jim points out that this project to send aid to Gaza was a failure in every sense.Please visit our great sponsors:Field of Greenshttps://fieldofgreens.comThe key to better health today is Field of Greens.  Use code 3ML to save 15% off your first order plus free rush shipping.  Zbioticshttps://zbiotics.com/3MLUse code 3ML at checkout to save 15% off your first order.  

Greg is back today. Join Jim and Greg as they discuss the growing discussion surrounding President Biden's neurological health, the supremely unimpressive Republican Party platform, and Biden's press team treating him like a tiny child.First, they analyze the assessment of Dr. Tom Pitts, the board-certified neurologist who appeared on NBC News to share his belief that Biden clearly shows the symptoms of Parkinson'ss. Jim says this is a good martini not because of Biden's deteriorating health, but because the mainstream media have finally been forced to talk about it.Next, they tear into a painfully inadequate and "depressingly unserious" Republican party platform. There are some strong policies but from the poor writing to the glaring lack of specifics on spending and other issues, the platform is stunningly unimpressive. They are especially disappointed with how the platform surrenders on abortion.Finally, they have a good laugh at the way Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Spokesman John Kirby are handling damage control for the president as they describe Biden's upcoming "big boy" press conference. They remark on how the president is clearly being infantilized by everyone surrounding him, and Jim laments that the nation is being run by Edith Wilsons.Please check out our great sponsors:Field of Greenshttps://fieldofgreens.comThe key to better health today is Field of Greens.  Use code 3ML to save 15% off your first order plus free rush shipping.  Zbioticshttps://zbiotics.com/3MLUse code 3ML at checkout to save 15% off your first order.

Chad Benson, of the Chad Benson show, is in for Greg today. Join Jim and Chad as they discuss the dumpster fire that President Biden's campaign has become, from his shaky interview with George Stephanopoulos, to reports that his staffers manage every detail of his presidency, to the difficult situation that Democrats find themselves in when it comes to potentially replacing Biden.First, they kick things off with a double-fisted good martini as Biden's planned post-debate comeback flops immediately. His latest media appearances, especially the interview with Stephanopoulos and his call-in comments on Morning Joe, in which he did not even appear on video and was apparently reading from a script, confirm that his debate performance was not a fluke, and he is not, in fact, in the position to make successful public appearances.Next, they examine the troubling reports coming out from various sources that Biden is so closely managed by his staffers that he has no independence. If this is true, Jim says, then Biden is no longer truly the president: he is only a man waving and pretending to be president while others make the decisions.Finally, they chuckle at Biden's claim that he should be the presidential candidate because he won the primary, and they point out that the primary was skewed in Biden's favor to begin with. They also weigh the possibility of Democrats invoking the 25th amendment to oust Biden.Please visit our great sponsors:Zbioticshttps://zbiotics.com/3MLUse code 3ML at checkout to save 15% off your first order.  Field of Greenshttps://fieldofgreens.comThe key to better health today is Field of Greens.  Use code 3ML to save 15% off your first order plus free rush shipping.

Back in April, we brought you a full episode describing Jim's reflections following his second trip to Ukraine for two weeks in March. Here again are his descriptions about the reality of where the war stands, how complicated relationships can be in this conflict, and his visit to a truly fascinating drone factory.First, Jim explains why he wanted to go back to Ukraine a little more than six months after his visit last summer. He also updates the war effort, the relentless Russian "meat waves," the impact of U.S. aid  being on hold, and what conditions for an end to the war might be under consideration. They also discuss Ukraine's policy of not holding elections while under martial law. Would it be better to demonstrate a commitment to democracy regardless of the circumstances or is it simply impossible to hold elections under the current circumstances?Next, Jim recounts his meeting with Ilya Ponomarev, a former member of the Russian Duma who is now working with Ukraine against the Russians. His tactics are certainly fodder for debate but Jim explains why what Ponomarev is doing is quite courageous.Finally, Jim describes his visit to a secret drone factory somewhere in Ukraine and shares as much as he can about the innovations happening to assist the war effort and the people working there. Jim may be the first western journalist to visit the plant.

Today, Jim and Greg kick off the Fourth of July by each sharing three things that they are grateful for in the American experience.First, Jim is thankful for how accessible a wide variety of good food is in the United States. Greg expands on this, pointing out that if someone is able to do something well or produce a good product in the United States, they can succeed.Next, Jim appreciates state parks, and how easily we have access to the great outdoors. Greg discusses how there is fascinating history to learn in all different corners of the country.Finally, they reflect more on our history. Jim observes how bestseller selections at bookstores usually include historical fiction or nonfiction, and how Americans are passionate about their history. Greg feels indebted to our founding fathers and their wisdom expressed in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence - including how our precious rights are from God and not from government.Have a safe and Happy 4th!

Chad Benson, of the Chad Benson show, is in for Greg today.The White House says it is absolutely false reporting from The New York Times that President Biden has told a key ally that he knows he may not be able to salvage his candidacy if he cannot convince the public in the coming days that he is up for the job after a disastrous debate performance last week.Data from OpenLabs, reported by Puck News, indicates that if the election were held today, the 81-year-old Biden would not only lose all seven of the swing states thought to hold the key to the White House in 2024 — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — but also states he won convincingly four years ago.One White House reporter blames the media for not spending even more time than they have discussing President Biden's age.

Chad Benson, of the Chad Benson show, is in for Greg today. Join Jim and Chad as they discuss three of today's crazy stories about the horror show of President Biden's failing mental acuity, how his staff are scared to give Biden bad news in his daily briefing, and the mainstream media's shock on how they missed America's biggest story of a president unable to function at the necessary level.First, they dissect Carl Bernstein's revelation that many people close to the president could confirm that Biden's showing on the debate stage was not a one-off occurence, and his mental state is, in fact, often shaky. Jim wonders why these figures close to the president waited until now to come forward and inform Americans that their president is not able to keep up with the demands of his office.Next, they delve into a troubling Politico article that details how Biden's staff are scared to give him bad news in his daily briefings, as it sets him off and makes him very difficult to deal with. They point out that while no one likes to receive bad news, it is crucial for the president to get the whole picture in his briefings, and it is very worrisome that Biden is not getting the whole story.Finally, they roll their eyes at the mainstream media, which is shocked that they never realized the extent of Biden's mental decline. Jim and Chad point out that the mainstream media never saw the reality right in front of them because they simply did not want to see it.

Chad Benson, of the Chad Benson show, is in for Greg today. Join Jim and Chad as they discuss the Biden campaign's dubious plan to attack those concerned about the president's senility, the Supreme Court's reasonable ruling on presidential immunity, and the Vogue article that unmasks Jill Biden's true intentions.First, they toast a martini in front of the cozy dumpster fire blaze that is the post-debate Biden campaign. They note that no one can hide the truth about Biden's mental state any longer, but that the campaign has no choice but to deny a reality that we all have seen as their main strategy.Next, they delve into the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity, which found that the activities a president performs as part of his office are covered by immunity, but that criminal activity outside of that is not protected. Jim points out that you must give the president a wide leeway to perform his duties, so this ruling should make sense no matter which side of the aisle you are on.Finally, they pull back the curtain on what is likely the main force that is pushing Biden back into the presidential race: Jill Biden. They react to the Vogue article that fully displays Jill Biden's love of the power and glamour that comes with being the first lady.

Greg and Jim dissect the good, the bad, and the crazy of last night's debate.First, they celebrate the vindication of everyone who has been calling out President Biden's inadequate mental state.They take shots at all the media and White House figures who were championing Joe Biden's mental acuity, most notably Joe Scarborough and Chris Cillizza.Next, they worry about the message that Biden's display of senility sent to nations that are hostile to the U.S. They weigh the possibility of invoking the twenty-fifth amendment to remove Biden from office for his physical and mental decline.Finally, they examine other aspects of the debate, such as the fairness of the moderators and the usefulness of holding the debate without an audience. They also review the golfing interlude in the debate, lamenting how presidential discourse has declined to the level of Statler and Waldorf.Please visit our great sponsor:Moinkhttps://moinkbox.com/martiniVisit today to get one year of the best Bacon you’ll ever taste free.