Topic: Ben Sasse

Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska reported observing protesters at the Supreme Court who appeared to be participating in highly organized but uninformed demonstrations. Sasse noted that many protesters held signs with blank spaces where they were actively writing Neil Gorsuch's name with markers. When questioned, the protesters were reportedly unable to cite specific judicial opinions they found objectionable.

A personal anecdote describes a wager regarding the likelihood of the Senate convicting Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial. The discussion highlights the political difficulty of securing the 17 Republican votes necessary for conviction, identifying Mitt Romney, Ben Sasse, and Lisa Murkowski as the most likely defectors. The conversation transitions into a critique of how both political sides use the language of "deprogramming" against their opponents.

Senator Ben Sasse discusses his book "The Vanishing American Adult," arguing that modern society is unnaturally segregated by age. He shares an anecdote about college students failing to use a ladder to decorate a Christmas tree as evidence of a lack of problem-solving skills. The segment covers rising teen obesity and the "softness" of the younger generation.

iHeartRadio faces potential bankruptcy after missing a $100 million payment, with Sirius XM emerging as a potential buyer. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross defends the new tariffs on CNBC, while Senator Ben Sasse dismisses them as "kooky 18th-century protectionism." The hosts conclude the show with final thoughts on the Oscars and a musical montage.

Neoconservative figure Bill Kristol is actively seeking a third-party candidate to challenge both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Names mentioned include Senator Ben Sasse, Tom Coburn, and Mitt Romney, though most have declined to run. Kristol's efforts are characterized as delusional, particularly his dismissal of the legal and logistical hurdles required to get a new candidate on state ballots.