Topic: 80 Year Depression

John C. Dvorak posits a theory that the Republican establishment may want Hillary Clinton to win to avoid being in power during an imminent economic collapse. Citing 40 and 80-year cycles of depression, he compares a potential Clinton presidency to the one-term failures of Jimmy Carter and Herbert Hoover. The hosts suggest the GOP might prefer a "shitty" Democratic president to take the blame for a financial crisis.

The upcoming presidential debates are expected to yield high television ratings and significantly impact the 2008 election. The hosts compare the role of Joe Biden to Dick Cheney, suggesting Biden serves as a "shield" for the establishment. Dvorak references his 80-year depression cycle theory and the book Legacy of Ashes while discussing the theatrical nature of American politics.

A theory is presented regarding an 80-year economic cycle that predicts a massive worldwide depression followed by a major war, citing historical precedents in 1780, 1860, and 1940. The prediction suggests a ten-year period of stagnation starting around 2020, with the current credit crisis serving as a precursor.