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Unknown Speaker
Early in the morning.
Morgan Wood
The Breakfast Club.
DJ Envy
Morning everybody. It's DJ Envy Jess. Hilarious Charlamagne. Tha guy. We are the Breakfast Club. Let's get in some front page news. In Monday Night Football, the Broncos beat the Browns. Rounds 4132. All right. Good morning, Morgan.
Morgan Wood
Good morning. Good morning. How y'all feeling this morning, Morgan? All right. It's giving Tuesday. But you know, I'm not going to get too much into that just yet because the only thing giving right now are these reactions to President Biden pardoning his son. So Biden initially promised that he would not pardon or commute Hunter sentence on Hunter's sentence on federal gun and tax evasion charges. In case you missed it, roll tape on Biden to hear those comments. I said I abide by the jury decision.
DJ Envy
I will do that and I will not pardon him.
Morgan Wood
So Biden initially promised. Excuse me. Yes. So Republicans and some Democrats, of course, like you mentioned earlier in the are not happy with this part. And Biden claimed, claiming that Biden put his family above the country or ahead of the country. Meanwhile.
Unknown Speaker
What other reason was he doing this for?
Morgan Wood
The White House is defending Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter, saying the decision came just this past weekend. Karine Jean Pierre, the press secretary, she spoke to reporters as Biden boarded Air Force One to travel to Africa yesterday. He is headed to Angola. Let's hear more from White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre on the pardon.
Kathy Hochul
Those who were late paying their taxes because of serious addictions but paid them back subsequently with interest and penalties are typically given non criminal resolutions. It is clear that Hunter was treated differently.
Morgan Wood
I was just about to say who, who get non criminal because yeah, like you said, not when you're black. House Speaker Mike Johnson, he also criticized the decision in a post on X saying Biden is abusing the justice system. Now your comments, Charlamagne has been picked up all over, you know, across many TV networks. What are you making of this now that you know, the dust has settled a little bit anyways, I feel the.
Unknown Speaker
Same way I did yesterday. And you know, Biden wouldn't be in this position if he didn't say, you know, a few weeks ago that he wasn't going to pardon his son, because he's the one who said he wouldn't do it because he has a respect for the rule of law. That's his fault. Because Democrats always want to act like they stand on this moral high ground, like be unapologetic about it. Trump don't explain why he pardons his people, but he also doesn't act like he's above doing things like that.
DJ Envy
But people could change their mind, though, right? Maybe he thought that Kamala Harris was going to get in office and he was like, we'll take care of it later. And then when he realized Kamala was losing, he's like, no, I'm not playing this game. I'm going to get my son out of here. Now, people can change their mind.
Unknown Speaker
Sure.
DJ Envy
Right.
Unknown Speaker
But once again, don't act like you're standing on this moral high ground. Don't say things like you respect the rule of law, because that's not something that should change. Right. You should always respect the rule of law.
Charlamagne Tha God
Of course.
Morgan Wood
So don't know, when you on your way out, things may change. Right.
DJ Envy
And he might be on his way out. Way out. But, you know, it's funny to me when I hear Trump start talking about, oh, I can't believe he doing, I'm like, do you see all the people that Trump pardoned? Yeah, he pardoned his son, his son's stepdad. He pardoned everybody.
Unknown Speaker
So once again, Republicans are more sincere about their lies than Democrats are about their truth. I've been saying that for years, and it has not changed. And you know what Biden should be doing? He should. Since he's a proud offer of things like the 86 Anti Drug Abuse act and the 94 crime bill, he should pardon everybody in federal prison for a nonviolent weed offense.
DJ Envy
I agree.
Unknown Speaker
That's something else we've been saying for the last couple of years.
DJ Envy
Absolutely.
Unknown Speaker
If you in federal prison right now for a nonviolent weed offense, Joe Biden should pardon you.
DJ Envy
And this is a full part of. Right, Morgan, where he can't be charged or tried for 10 years between the last. Last 10 years. Right.
Unknown Speaker
From 2014, everything.
Morgan Wood
Absolutely, yes.
DJ Envy
So the prostitutes and all that just.
Unknown Speaker
Party stuff in Ukraine. He's aware of all the Biden's crimes. He's aware of all his son's crimes.
Morgan Wood
Yep.
Unknown Speaker
He cleaned them up.
Morgan Wood
Speaking of which, Chad Chronister, who is the Hillsbury County Sheriff, he has been nominated by President elect Trump to head the Drug Enforcement Administration. Now, the funny thing about Chronister is his father in law Eddie DeBart DeBartolo, who you mention mentioned earlier. He is the former San Francisco 49ers owning owner who was pardoned by Trump during his first term after the 1998 plea deal in a Louisiana gambling case. Now, okay, the father in law of the DEA elect or select anyways by Trump. So Trad Conister, he his agency has participated in DEA programs on a local level to fight the opioid crisis. Let's hear more from him.
Chad Chronister
I couldn't feel more privileged and thankful that the DEA has now brought the 360 program here to the Tampa Bay area to help us combat this crisis. This is not an epidemic that we're going to arrest our way out of. It is going to take treatment, prevention, education and obviously enforcement.
Morgan Wood
Yeah, that's the Drug Enforcement Administration, the dea. So of course, Chronister, he has been in law enforcement for three decades. Sheriff at Hillsborough county since 2017. And he went on to say he is committed to stopping the drug traffickers and keeping their highly addictive drugs off our streets and out of our neighborhood. So, yeah, so it's cool when they do it. It's a problem when I do.
Unknown Speaker
Listen, once again. Once again, though, Trump is unapologetic about it.
DJ Envy
Right.
Pam Bondi
Pardon.
Unknown Speaker
His people giving them jobs in his administration and not explaining it are acting like he's above doing things like that.
DJ Envy
Right, right.
Unknown Speaker
That's the difference.
Morgan Wood
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DJ Envy
All right.
Unknown Speaker
Wake that ass up early in the morning.
Morgan Wood
The Breakfast Club.
DJ Envy
Morning, everybody. It's DJ Envy. Just hilarious. Charlamagne. Tha guy. We are the Breakfast Club. Let's get in some front page news now. Last night at Monday Night Football, LeBron coast beat the Browns 4132 2. All right, now where we start, Morgan?
Morgan Wood
We starting with the president he has headed overseas. And good morning to y'all. How y'all feeling? Good.
DJ Envy
Good.
Morgan Wood
All right. Yeah. So President Biden, he's the first sitting president to visit the African nation of Angola this week. His trip is scheduled through the fourth and will begin with a meeting with the president of Angola at the capital of Luanda. Now, the White House says the goal is to deepen ties between the two countries and highlights recent US Investments in the African nation. Now, the US Is supporting a railway project that will export minerals from Central Africa to the Angolan part of Libido. Biden was initially set to go to Angola back in October, but the trip was postponed because of Hurricane Milton, and he stayed behind to respond to the aftermath of Milton. Now, meanwhile, President elect Trump, he is headed to Paris this weekend. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, he said he'll travel on Saturday to attend the reopening of Notre Dame, the Notre Dame Could Cathedral, which has been fully restored after a devastating fire five years ago. He added that French President Emmanuel Macron has done a wonderful job ensuring Notre Dame has been restored to its full level of glory. It'll be Trump's first. He was elected to a second term in office last month. Also, President elect Trump's cabinet picks are making rounds with senators on Capitol Hill. Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is Trump's nominee for ag. This comes after Matt Gaetz, the whole Gates situation. The Gates. Gates situation happened. And of course, she met with Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa. Let's hear from them at the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Pam Bondi
I hope that you feel the honor that you should feel for having this nomination from President Trump.
Morgan Wood
I do. Chairman. Should I earn the trust and the nomination from all of the senators, I will do my best every day to work tirelessly for the American people. And I will make you, the president, and our country proud. Now, it is important to note that the attorney general, the ag, Is supposed to be a bipartisan position. It is. And it is a position that needs to be confirmed by the Senate. Now, Grassley is the incoming chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. And, of course, Trump has named over two dozen people to top positions in his administration. Now, the latest is Cash Patel, who we talked, talked about yesterday to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray, who, ironically, is a Republican initially appointed by Trump back in 2017. Christopher Wray would. Excuse me. Patel would be replacing Wray, which means Trump would have to force him to step down. Now, Patel is the former Justice Department prosecutor. Any thoughts on these things? No. See? Oh, no. All right. Again, California lawmakers are starting to starting a special session that would request at the request of Governor Gavin Newsom, who says he wants to Trump proof his state. Now, political analyst Mike Lurie says this is about optics as Newsom positions himself for a possible run in 2028. Let's hear from Mike Lurie, the political analyst on this.
Pam Bondi
Newsom wants to expand his national profile and position himself as the anti Trump. And it's worked in some ways. He's gotten lots of attention, including a big New York Times article giving him the national press that he craves.
Morgan Wood
Yes. O'Leary goes on to say that Newsom has three problems right now. California is a toxic brand with more than 800,000 people leaving the state since 2020. He also says that President elect Trump is also more popular than Newsom nationwide. Being the and the anti Trump thing that he's doing, Newsom is doing, he said it's not necessarily a winning strategy. And he also went on to say that Newsom is asking for money when the state is facing a $2 billion deficit. So none of this is supposedly work, going to work in his favor. According to this political analyst. Now Newsom is asking the legislature for $25 million to fund possible litigation if the Trump administration enacts impact California policies. Now, I'm not sure if this is a good disbursement of resources considering that who would prosecute the forthcoming administration, especially when Trump is making all of these appointments and nominations. So as you are talking about, you know, the Dems rallying, trying to figure out, you know, what strategies are working, what are your thoughts on this?
Unknown Speaker
I'll say one thing about Gavin Newsom, and I think I said this before, but I enjoy his media strategy. Like, you know, he's been going on Fox News for the past year. I think we all remember the debate he had with Ron DeSantis on Fox News. He's got his own podcast with Marshawn lynch and Doug Hendrickson, which I think is very important because it's a way to build real connection and trust with people. And I like how Gavin Newsom makes everything. He's doing a story. We heard about him visiting counties that flipped red in California. Now we hear about him trying to Trump proof California. He knows how to make everything news. And that's something that all politicians who are thinking about 2028, they need to be doing now. Like, don't wait until 2026 to start your campaigns. You gotta start campaigning right now. And I think he's doing that with his media strategy and I think him having that podcast, politicking with Marshawn lynch and Doug Hendrickson is very important. Cause Marshawn lynch brings like just a certain level of reason and reality to it while Gavin is there talking politics. You know, I think it's a very good podcast. I think, I think, I think everybody who wants to run in 2028 should have some have their own platform. I think Westmore should have his own platform. I think Josh Shapiro should have his own platform. I think Governor Whitman should have her own platform, like all of them should have their own platform. Gavin Newsom is ahead of the curve.
Morgan Wood
On that and exercise some of that unapologeticness, like, you know, the president, Nikki Haley.
Unknown Speaker
Nikki Haley, I was on her show last week. She's got her own radio show on SiriusXM. So all of these people who are going to be in the mix for 2028, you know, some of them are ahead of the curve, like the Gavin Newsoms and Nikki Haley's cause they got their own platforms right now, you're saying.
Morgan Wood
Straight from the source, farm to table information. That's what we want. Okay. All right. And bringing things home to New York Governor Kathy Hochul is kicking off a statewide campaign to raise awareness about New York's paid parental leave policy, which takes effect in the new year. Dang, Jess, you had a baby too early. He's heard stories from struggling moms and moms to be about how they skipped pregnancy related medical appointments. Governor Hochul describes how pregnant workers will benefit from New York's paid parental leave policy. Let's hear more from New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
Kathy Hochul
To take the time off work because they would be leaving money with their employer and not in their pocketbooks. When they're trying to deal with the ever escalating costs of life in America, they just. If they need to take a couple hours off for a doctor appointment, up to 20 hours during the pregnancy, the employer is required to continue their normal wages.
Morgan Wood
So.
DJ Envy
Damn, Morgan. I think it's a prenatal leave policy. Prenatal, isn't it? Prenatal.
Morgan Wood
Prenatal, Damn. So effective January 1st, pregnant workers will be able to take up to 20 hours of paid time off for such appointments. The campaign will notify eligible New Yorkers and businesses about the policy she signed into law back in April via Subway ads, social media outreach and virtual media tour and more. So if you're pregnant, and you will be pregnant throughout the first or the top of the year and you're in New York, you know, make sure you take advantage of these 20 hours time off if you need it. So yep, that's your front page news. I'm Morgan Wood. Follow me on social at Morgan Media and for more news coverage follow at Black Information Network. Download the free iHeartRadio app and visit us@binnews.com thank you all. Happy Tuesday. Give it Tuesday. Give something. Not yet. Not yet. But you know, soon. Let me get some. Let me get something from that. I got you.
Unknown Speaker
We got you. Wake that ass up early in the morning.
Just Hilarious
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Podcast Summary: The Breakfast Club – "Biden Faces Backlash After Pardoning His Son"
Introduction
In the December 3, 2024 episode of The Breakfast Club, hosted by DJ Envy, Just Hilarious, and Charlamagne Tha God, the hosts delve into the controversial decision by President Joe Biden to pardon his son, Hunter Biden. This episode navigates the political turbulence ensuing from the pardon, explores reactions from various political figures, and touches upon related political dynamics involving former President Donald Trump and other key political players.
Biden's Pardon of Hunter Biden
Timestamp: [02:37]
Morgan Wood introduces the main topic by outlining President Biden's unexpected decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, despite Biden's prior assurances that he would not intervene in his son's legal matters.
Morgan Wood: "Biden initially promised that he would not pardon or commute Hunter's sentence on federal gun and tax evasion charges. In case you missed it, roll tape on Biden to hear those comments."
DJ Envy: "I said I abide by the jury decision."
Morgan Wood: "So Republicans and some Democrats, of course, like you mentioned earlier in the [00:00] are not happy with this part."
Political Backlash and Criticism
Timestamp: [03:25]
The hosts discuss the backlash Biden faces from both Republicans and some Democrats. House Speaker Mike Johnson is cited for his criticism, accusing Biden of abusing the justice system.
DJ Envy: "People could change their mind, though, right? Maybe he thought that Kamala Harris was going to get in office and he was like, we'll take care of it later."
Unknown Speaker: "Republicans are more sincere about their lies than Democrats are about their truth."
Morgan Wood: "House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the decision in a post on X saying Biden is abusing the justice system."
Charlamagne’s Take on Biden’s Decision
Timestamp: [04:39]
Charlamagne Tha God shares his perspective, emphasizing Biden's break from his earlier stance and the implications for his moral standing.
Unknown Speaker: "Biden wouldn't be in this position if he didn't say, you know, a few weeks ago that he wasn't going to pardon his son, because he's the one who said he wouldn't do it because he has a respect for the rule of law. That's his fault."
Charlamagne Tha God: "Of course."
Comparison with Former President Trump
Timestamp: [05:28]
The conversation shifts to comparisons with former President Donald Trump, particularly regarding presidential pardons and integrity.
DJ Envy: "It's funny to me when I hear Trump start talking about, oh, I can't believe he's doing, I'm like, do you see all the people that Trump pardoned?"
Unknown Speaker: "Trump is unapologetic about it. His people giving them jobs in his administration and not explaining it are acting like he's above doing things like that."
Nomination of Chad Chronister to DEA
Timestamp: [06:25]
Morgan Wood brings up President-elect Trump's nomination of Chad Chronister to head the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Morgan Wood: "Chad Chronister, who is the Hillsborough County Sheriff, has been nominated by President elect Trump to head the Drug Enforcement Administration."
Chad Chronister: "I couldn't feel more privileged and thankful that the DEA has now brought the 360 program here to the Tampa Bay area to help us combat this crisis."
The hosts commend Chronister's commitment to addressing the opioid crisis through a balanced approach of treatment, prevention, education, and enforcement.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s Political Strategy
Timestamp: [12:12]
The discussion transitions to California Governor Gavin Newsom, focusing on his efforts to "Trump-proof" his state and his media strategies.
Political Analyst (Unknown Speaker): "Gavin Newsom has been going on Fox News, has his own podcast with Marshawn Lynch and Doug Hendrickson, which is very important because it's a way to build real connection and trust with people."
Morgan Wood: "Newsom is asking for money when the state is facing a $2 billion deficit. None of this is supposedly going to work in his favor."
The hosts analyze Newsom's positioning for potential political ambitions in 2028, highlighting both the strategic outreach and the challenges he faces.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s Parental Leave Policy
Timestamp: [15:28]
Shifting focus to New York, Governor Kathy Hochul is spotlighted for her campaign to raise awareness about the state’s new paid parental leave policy.
Morgan Wood: "Pregnant workers will be able to take up to 20 hours of paid time off for such appointments. The campaign will notify eligible New Yorkers and businesses about the policy."
Governor Kathy Hochul: "When they need to take a couple of hours off for a doctor appointment, up to 20 hours during the pregnancy, the employer is required to continue their normal wages."
The hosts emphasize the importance of this policy for supporting pregnant workers amidst rising living costs.
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Timestamp: [16:56]
As the episode wraps up, Morgan Wood reinforces the significance of the discussed topics, encouraging listeners to stay informed and engaged.
Morgan Wood: "Download the free iHeartRadio app and visit us@binnews.com thank you all. Happy Tuesday."
The hosts conclude by reiterating the day's main political narratives and their implications for the future.
Notable Quotes
Morgan Wood: "Biden initially promised that he would not pardon or commute Hunter's sentence on federal gun and tax evasion charges." [02:37]
Unknown Speaker: "Republicans are more sincere about their lies than Democrats are about their truth." [05:39]
Chad Chronister: "This is not an epidemic that we're going to arrest our way out of. It is going to take treatment, prevention, education and obviously enforcement." [07:07]
Governor Kathy Hochul: "When they need to take a couple of hours off for a doctor appointment, up to 20 hours during the pregnancy, the employer is required to continue their normal wages." [15:33]
Conclusion
This episode of The Breakfast Club offers a comprehensive analysis of the political fallout from President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, juxtaposed with ongoing political maneuvers by former President Trump and other key figures. The discussions highlight the intricate balance between personal affiliations and public responsibilities, the strategic positioning of political leaders, and the broader implications for the American political landscape as the nation approaches future elections.