Topic: Election Protests

A viral TikTok video features a man claiming that Executive Order 13848 will be used to reveal foreign interference and prevent Trump's inauguration. The creator calls for 11 million people to converge on Washington D.C. on January 20th to force Trump to step down. The hosts mock the delusional nature of these "failsafe" plans.

Predictions for the aftermath of the 2024 election vary, with some expecting a "big wet fart" of no activity and others anticipating significant rioting if Donald Trump wins. The discussion recalls the 2016 protests involving "pink pussy hats" and immediate calls for impeachment. There is a consensus that while massive protests are likely, large-scale violent riots may be less probable than media narratives suggest.

Dr. Michael Hudson compares the current domestic protests against President Biden's Gaza policy to the opposition faced by Lyndon B. Johnson during the Vietnam War. He notes the similarity in protest chants regarding the killing of children and suggests Biden is attempting to avoid LBJ's 1968 fate. The hosts discuss whether the current chaos is a coordinated effort to rotate Biden out of office in favor of a new candidate.

Protests erupted in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, as opposition candidates demanded a redo of the recent presidential election. Demonstrators and international observers cited widespread irregularities, including polls that failed to open and illegible voter cards.

Kamala Harris stated in an interview that the current social justice protest movement is "not going to stop" before or after Election Day. She urged people to "beware" and take note of the movement's persistence. Critics interpret these remarks as an incitement of continued unrest regardless of the election's outcome.

A PBS report details how the Internet Research Agency allegedly used fake social media accounts to stoke American tensions regarding the NFL protests and Roseanne Barr. These activities are framed by some officials as a threat to critical infrastructure, while others dismiss the impact of "digital missiles" consisting of tweets and $100,000 in advertising. The discussion highlights the history of US interference in foreign elections as a counterpoint.

The hosts discuss the potential for a "protest vote" to carry Donald Trump to victory, despite mainstream polling. They reflect on Hillary Clinton's health following her collapse at the 9/11 memorial, noting she appears to be "doing great" now. They suggest the Clinton campaign is still working hard because they do not feel they can coast to victory.