3 Martini Lunch

Join Jim and Greg as they react to the breaking news that Hunter Biden's plea deal on tax and gun charges is "null and void" after this morning's arraignment in federal court. And Jim dissects revelations that we do know some buyers of the Hunter Biden art and why it emits a foul odor. They also discuss the reboot of the DeSantis campaign and whether there is any way for DeSantis (or anyone else) to chip away at the loyalty to Donald Trump within the GOP base. Finally, they drop in on today's House hearings on UFO's and Jim wonders whether the government is preparing to reveal something staggering to the public, even if it has nothing to do with aliens.Timestamps:0:13 - Hunter Biden plea deal blows up7:47 - Gov. DeSantis reboots his presidential campaign16:09 - Congress demands more answers on UFO's. Is the government preparing to reveal something?Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.

Join Jim and Greg for another full round of martinis! After noting the White House changing its explanation of Joe's relationship to Hunter's business ventures, they're excited to see polling that shows Americans are far more concerned with the economy than anything else. Does any GOP hopeful have a plan to deal effectively with the inflation brought on by rampant government spending? They also shudder as many on social media express their disappointment that Gov. Ron DeSantis was not injured during a motorcade accident this morning in Tennessee. Finally, they note North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum qualified for the first GOP presidential debate and the unique way in which he accomplished it.Timestamps:0:19 - White House no longer says Pres. Biden & Hunter never talked business. Now they state they were never in business together.2:03 - Biden wants to own this economy and Americans are overwhelmingly concerned about the economy. Can the GOP take advantage of this golden opportunity?7:34 - People upset that DeSantis was not injured in motorcade accident12:58 - Burgum qualifies for the GOP debate after a creative fundraising strategy.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.

Join Jim and Greg as they are pleasantly stunned that Americans overwhelmingly support the Supreme Court ruling blocking President Biden's unilateral forgiveness of student loan debt. And for those who feel strongly on the issue, the results are even more lopsided. They also dig into the latest allegations that President Biden not only knew about Hunter Biden's business dealings, but was actively involved in dozens of phone calls with his business partners. Finally, they cringe as state Republican parties in four key states are in major financial trouble or mired in intraparty bickering - and another big state may be in that condition soon.Timestamps:0:30 - New poll shows Americans overwhelmingly agree with the Supreme Court on Joe Biden's student loan debt relief program.6:28 - More allegations that Pres. Biden was directly involved in Hunter Biden's business dealings13:56 - Republican parties in four key states (and possibly a fifth) are either in dire financial straits or mired in intraparty bickeringPlease visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase. Express VPNhttps://expressvpn.com/martiniProtect your online privacy and get an extra 3-months FREE.

Join Jim and Greg as they credit Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley for releasing the $10 million bribery allegation against Joe and Hunter Biden that the FBI and Justice Department have refused to investigate for years. They also respond to new polling showing that there could be considerable support for a third party presidential candidate in 2024 but that President Biden would still hold a comfortable lead. Finally, they roll their eyes as White House National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby says he saw absolutely nothing concerning or confusing in Biden's meeting with the Israeli president this week.Timestamps:0:26 - Sen. Grassley releases bribery accusation against Joe & Hunter Biden5:37 - Up to 30 percent of voters would consider a 3rd party candidate, but Biden still leads12:05 - John Kirby ducks and dodges questions about Biden's obvious declinePlease visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.

Join Jim and Greg as they react to a House Democrat who tried to defend President Biden during a key congressional hearing but actually ended up exposing yet another Biden lie. They also sigh as New York City agrees to pay 2020 demonstrators more than $13 million for alleged police mistreatment of protesters. Finally, they shake their heads as local Virginia officials soaked taxpayers with a $60,000 tab so they could fly in luxury to Ghana and stay at an expensive resort under the premise of establishing a sister city relationship there.Timestamps:0:37 - House Democrat inadvertently exposes Biden did discuss business with Hunter5:53 - New York City settles class action lawsuit with 2020 demonstrators, paying $13.7 million.11:09 - Local Virginia taxpayers stuck with $60,000 tab so three county officials could travel to Ghana to finalize a sister city agreement.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.

Join Jim and Greg as they serve up a double-fisted good martini along with a pair of crazy ones. First, they welcome the Biden administration officially refusing to provide further funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology, and Jim explains why Biden's pathetic performance in the Oval Office on Tuesday is a good thing because the American people can see his obvious decline. They also react to CNN's breathless coverage of Special Counsel Jack Smith going to get a sandwich for lunch and claiming it shows tremendous strength in his prosecution and investigation of Donald Trump. Finally, they try to make sense out of a troubled U.S. soldier in South Korea sprinting across the border and disappearing into North Korea.Timestamps:0:44 - Biden administration ends funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology5:30 - The latest public example of Biden's obvious decline10:19 - CNN's breathless coverage of Special Counsel Jack Smith getting a sandwich15:59 - U.S. soldier sprint across the border into North KoreaPlease visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.

Join Jim and Greg as they welcome retired U.S. Navy officer and 2022 Virginia congressional candidate Hung Cao joining the race to challenge Sen. Tim Kaine. They also condemn House Progressive Caucus Chair Rep. Pramila Jayapal calling Israel "a racist state" while trying to quiet pro-Palestinian protesters and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (among others) for boycotting Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech to Congress. Finally, they have fun watching Democrats freak out over the possibility of No Labels putting forth a third party candidate for president and Ana Navarro of "The View" arguing that another person running for president is "dangerous for democracy.".Timestamps:0:22 - Virginia GOP gets a U.S. Senate candidate who could make things tough for Sen. Kaine.6:09 - House Progressive Caucus Chair under fire for calling Israel "a racist state."12:10 - Democrats getting very worried a No Labels candidate could lead to a Biden loss in 2024.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.

Join Jim and Greg as they examine the Ohio U.S. Senate race now that the GOP field has three prominent candidates fighting to take on three-term Democrat Sherrod Brown. Is Brown beatable now that Ohio is trending more to the right and what or who will it take to beat him? They also cringe at two polls showing far too many young people are willing to surrender critical constitutional freedoms. According to the data, 44 percent of of American voters aged 25-34 think "misgendering" someone should be a criminal offense. And three in ten voters under the age of 30 think there should be government surveillance camera in all of our homes to help reduce abuse and domestic violence. Finally, they react to former President Trump explaining his plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours.Timestamps:0:23 - Can the GOP defeat Sen. Brown in Ohio and is there a candidate who can do it?6:47 - New polls showing a plurality of millennial voters are fine with criminal penalties for "misgendering" people, and three in ten voters under age 30 are OK with government surveillance cameras in our homes.14:07 - President Trump's explanation of how he could end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase. Express VPNhttps://expressvpn.com/martiniProtect your online privacy and get an extra 3-months FREE.

Jim and Greg end the week with all crazy martinis. First, they look into allegations that China-related donations to the University of Pennsylvania soared immediately after Joe Biden established the Biden Center there following his time as vice president. They also don't buy the U.S. Secret Service concluding that it will never be able to determine who is responsible for the cocaine found at the White House. Finally, they dissect the decline in people visiting Disney theme parks this summer - and the explanation is actually pretty simple.Timestamps:0:27 - China-related donations to UPenn soared as soon as the Biden Center opened.5:50 - Secret Service says it cannot determine who left cocaine in the White House12:17 - Disney theme park attendance surprisingly low this summerPlease visit out great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.

Join Jim and Greg as they detail why many people are getting more stressed about prices for essential items even though the overall inflation numbers are cooling. They highlight a piece from National Review's Noah Rothman explaining how "center store" inflation is still a big problem. They also wince at the news China successfully hacked the Commerce Department, including the emails of Sec. Gina Raimondo, and also parts of the State Department. Finally, they groan as Chicago's new far-left mayor wants to address crime by killing a gang database because of "racial disparities" and choosing to prioritize the infusion of social workers over actually enforcing laws.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase. Moinkhttps://moinkbox.com/martiniSign up with Moink Box and get free ground beef for a year