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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Marjorie Taylor Greene Controversy

03:58 - New Black Pope Appointment

08:01 - Chauvin Pardon Discussion

10:23 - Rep. Dingle Falls Asleep in Congress

12:24 - Trump's $400M Air Force One Gift

19:58 - Trump's New Golf Course Opening

22:47 - Lance Armstrong & The Liver King Controversy

27:35 - Trump’s “Victory” Over China Explained

29:35 - Final Thoughts on Current Events

30:55 - Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Arrested

32:00 - Trump’s Middle East Tour Highlights

36:05 - Trump’s White Farmer Policy Analysis

40:00 - Stop Talking About Impeachment Debate

43:28 - GOP Civil War Over Medicaid Issues

48:20 - GOP Wants to Ban Porn Legislation

49:05 - Cost of Trump’s Tax Cuts Explained

51:59 - Trump’s Relationship with Saudi Arabia

57:17 - Trump’s Briefings Overview

59:20 - Tariffs Impact on Economy

1:02:19 - Buying Access in Politics

1:04:17 - Hope You’re Right Commentary

1:08:43 - David Hogg Activism

1:11:20 - Drug Overdose Deaths Fall Sharply

1:15:25 - Tulsi Gabbard Fires Intelligence Leaders

1:16:39 - Tulsi Gabbard Update

1:17:38 - ICC and International Law

1:20:52 - Trump’s Budget Proposal

1:23:55 - Ryan’s Rant on Politics

1:27:29 - Positives in Current Climate

1:30:58 - NBA and Social Issues

1:35:52 - Positivity in Challenging Times

1:37:40 - Sign off

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