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"Why do people hate NFTs?" They're interesting, frivolous and speculative. Yet the debate over this permutation of the internet (where one can buy purely digital art) has awoken a visceral reaction from some people. Why? Justin believes this is a reconstituted rift that's been dormant for over a decade. What's more? It's only a matter of time before it is exploited by politicians, pundits and brands. Featuring Tom Merritt of Daily Tech News Show and Andrew Heaton of The Political Orphanage. Links:https://play.acast.com/s/know-a-little-more/aboutblockchain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Electoral Count Act (3:10) BBB is iced for now. So the Democrats are now focusing on voting reform. But that's probably a dead end too unless Sinema and Manchin reform the filibuster which they said they wouldn't. So... does Schumer get into ANOTHER staring contest with them (after he just lost one) OR does he take a possible deal from the GOP which could the Dems a win, but would gut the majority of their voting reform goals? https://www.cato.org/blog/republicans-should-support-electoral-count-act-reformhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_Count_ActPoll Dance (24:10) Biden still way underwater in approval polls, good news for Dems? https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president-biden-job-approval-7320.htmlHeaton January 6th Interview (28:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Ryan joins the show to discuss all the biggest stories of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biden gives a speech about COVID that reverses his administration's initial resistance to buying and shipping at-home tests. And yet it's typical of this White House, nothing is worth doing unless we're being bullied on Twitter about it.Iowa and New Hampshire survive into the 2024 primaries. Dave Levinthal (Insider) discusses the groundbreaking new series looking into stock trading in congress. One that led to a very testy (and telling) answer from Nancy Pelosi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We just can't get enough of our sugary cereal. Texts from colleagues and Fox News pundits to Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows are shared with the Jan 6 committee.Texas pioneered The Snitch Method with their abortion bill and now Florida and California follow suit with similar civilian incentivization on CRT and guns.Rob Goodman (Ryerson University) breaks down the science of political rhetoric from Cicero to Trump. His new book is Words On Fire: Eloquence and Its Conditions.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09M928QCX/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin makes the case that Joe Manchin isn't quite the mysterious chess player he's made out to be... he's telling us what's on his mind. The problem for Biden is that he's not close to voting for the BBB bill. Georgia GOP primary heats up. Perdue and Kemp release favorable internal polls.Matthias Shapiro (Political Math) joins the show to discuss all things COVID in the wake of our incoming fifth wave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civility's out the window on voicemail: Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Marjorie Taylor Greene share death threats they've received.Rep. Lauren Boebert avoids being the third GOP rep. stripped of congressional committee assignments by House Democrats.Brian Brushwood (Scamstuff.com, The Modern Rogue, Great Night) details his small business' supply chain battle in the era of COVID. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob Dole died this weekend at the age of 98. Survivor of WWII and multiple cancers the Kansas politician had an amazing career. But his wit and grace will outlast him including a very crucial lesson that is rare in the modern era.Former senator David Perdue is running against Brian Kemp in a primary challenge for the Georgia governor's mansion. Karen Hinton talks about her new book Penis Politics. From her life in Mississippi to DC and eventually working with Andrew Cuomo and Bill de Blasio she has a lot to say about gender dynamics in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Oz is running for Senate in PAThe Grinch is a great story and tells us a lot about our modern political discourse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biden's legislation has passed. It is popular. So why do people think he's doing terribly. Justin takes a deep dive into his record and wonders "does legislation really matter?"Joe Manchin says no BBB until 2022.Andrew Heaton joins the show to discuss the world of cable news punditry in the wake of reports that Chris Cuomo was not only intimately involved with defending his brother from sexual harassment allegations but used professional contacts to dig up opposition research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation with my mother about all things national politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Robert Young, Andrew Heaton and Jen Briney chop up some Thanksgiving topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyrsten Sinema takes a victory lap for bipartisanship as the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill is signed into law.A Steele Dossier key source is indicted. It's time to correct the record on what CNN got wrong and what Buzzfeed got right.Anat Shenker-Osorio (Words to Win By podcast) gives insight into the progressive playbook and the state of progressive campaigns in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biden's polls are bad but his news is good. So why are there two articles about which Democrat is going to replace him in the White House in '24? Why are Dems caping up for Kamala instead of reiterating that Biden is running?Beto is born to be in this (Governor of Texas) and has made his announcement. Justin breaks down his messaging, specifically what is different than last time and how he is framing himself.Jeff Maurer (I Might Be Wrong) joins to discuss why educated liberals are annoying, from the perspective of an educated liberal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The status of the Build Back Better Bill - Moderates are non-negotiable on SALT. Will the bill be scored by the CBO, holding up a vote before Nov. 15?The Biden Administration sees the highest inflation since 1990 during an historic labor shortage. Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown incensed progressives winning a write-in campaign for re-election.Evan Scrimshaw (The Lines, Scrimshaw Unscripted) returns to unpack his election day betting predictions and contentious upcoming races in the midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Hampshire will not be a Hassan vs. Sununu race for Senate. That leaves the GOP scrambling for a candidate half as strong. Are their Senate hopes already done? Paul Gosar posted a dumb meme. The only thing dumber is the reaction by the Dems.The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will soon be law! Finally! What lessons can we learn from the winding road it took. Bill Scher helps explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three lessons both parties need to understand going forward after VA and NJ. A rant about concessions.Ed Durr runs wild. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GOP takes the Biden +10 commonwealth of Virginia. Michael Cohen breaks it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin is in the Commonwealth of Virginia and on the trail with both candidates. How do they sound? How are the crowds? Can Youngkin pull the upset or will all of this hullabaloo be forgotten when TMac dominates on election day. Justin has some thoughts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The First Ever DC Px3 meetup:Present CompanyWednesday, November 3rd (day after election day!)6 p.m. 438 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20001 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.