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In this episode of Politics Politics Politics, host Justin Robert Young explores the unfolding 2024 election landscape. As the Silent Primary begins, Republican hopefuls are supported by three key players: Mitch McConnell, Donald Trump, and the Club for Growth. The GOP has a unique opportunity to secure control of the Senate, but it all hinges on crucial primaries in Ohio, West Virginia, and Montana.The show is joined by Bill Scher who examines the pivotal question of whether Ron DeSantis will run, potentially paving the way for Trump's nomination.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

The news about the Discord Document leak got Justin thinking about the latest season of World's Greatest Con. So, after a recap of that story we play the second episode of the latest season. See you Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

In this episode, we discuss the prospects of a 2024 presidential race featuring Joe Biden, Nikki Haley, and Ron DeSantis, and the impacts of their policies on the election. We also cover the Pennsylvania Senate race, where Republicans view Senator Bob Casey as vulnerable and the potential candidacy of Dave McCormick and Doug Mastriano. Next, we delve into the brewing and potentially expensive West Virginia primary between Gov. Jim Justice, backed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Rep. Alex Mooney, supported by the Club for Growth, as both sides target Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin. Lastly, we explore the centrist group No Labels' plan to get presidential ballot lines in all 50 states for 2024 as an "insurance policy" against two unacceptable major party candidates and the potential implications this may have on the political landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

The Political Triad (Justin, Andrew Heaton, and Jen Briney) convene to put the final two fake presidents in the bracket to a vote. Will the idyllic Aaron Sorkin penned monologue-machine Jed Barlet take the gold, or the ruthless, but savvy Jack Stanton? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Donald Trump has been arrested and charged with 34 counts of felony business fraud. Are the charges going to stick? When is the trial? Is he gagged from discussing it? Is the media coverage overkill? Did he just seal the GOP nomination? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Tom Merritt joins the show to discuss TikTok and the consequences of a possible ban and overreaches of laws that could do it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Ron DeSantis hasn't announced he's running for president yet and many are throwing dirt on his campaign.He peaked! His numbers are down! Trump is unstoppable!Kimberly Leonard (Insider) joins the show to discuss the Florida Governor's legislative plans, Trump's grumblings and how being on script could be a strength. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

The CEO of TikTok came to DC and we don't know how much longer his app will be legal in America. Also, Brian Brushwood joins the show to judge who will advance in the Fake President Bracket.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Donald Trump posted on social media that he would be arrested this week. But on what charge? We explain and unpack the Truth that rocked the political world.This episode covers the Stormy Daniels scandal, which involves former US President Donald Trump. Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, alleged that she had an affair with Trump in 2006, and she was paid $130,000 in 2016 by Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen, to keep quiet about it. The episode also mentions Cohen's surrender to the FBI in August 2018 and his guilty plea on eight criminal charges, which included tax evasion, making false statements, and making illegal campaign contributions. The Manhattan District Attorney and the New York Attorney General launched investigations into Trump. The episode also mentions a potential charge of falsifying business records under Article 175 of the New York Penal Law, which carries a sentence of up to four years.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

THIS IS FREE PREVIEW OF THE PATREON CONTENT DELIVERED EVERY MONDAY TO SUPPORTERS OF TAKEPOLITICSSERIOUSLY.COMThe fast moving story of former president Donald Trump's possible indictment by the Manhattan District Attorney's office this week is discussed on the Sunday shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe