4 chapters across the catalog
Electoral College Count Strategy, Mike Pence Role
Speculation continues regarding Vice President Mike Pence's role in the upcoming Electoral College vote count and whether he can delay the process or allow alternate slates of electors. The hosts discuss potential conflicts of interest involving Dominion Voting Systems and legal firms representing Chinese interests.
Nancy Pelosi Court Obstruction Claims, Jayapal Interview
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Representative Pramila Jayapal argue that the Trump administration's use of the court system to delay subpoenas constitutes obstruction of Congress. The hosts mock the logic that seeking judicial review is a criminal act. They also highlight a "laugh tell" in Jayapal's speech that they believe indicates deceptive rhetoric.
The Democratic Party is characterized as lacking a clear legislative platform, instead relying on the court system and federal agencies to implement policy. A commercial for the "Smart News" app is played, promoting it as a tool to see news from all sides and break out of social media echo chambers.
Los Angeles Metro Ticket Fine and Bail Amount Controversy
A $1.50 Los Angeles Metro ticket resulted in a $189 "bail amount" notice, sparking a critique of the California justice system's revenue-generation tactics. The process for contesting the ticket requires paying the full bail amount in advance to secure a trial date. This practice is characterized as a "shut up slave" tactic used by the state to pressure citizens into compliance.
