Topic: Eugene Mccarthy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination in Boston. In his speech, he compared his underdog status to his father’s 1968 run, noting that he is running against a war and a president of his own party. The hosts discuss the historical context of the 1968 election and Kennedy's current platform.

An unnamed California congressman is called out for a significant historical error during a floor speech regarding the 1972 presidential election. The representative incorrectly identified Eugene McCarthy as Richard Nixon's opponent instead of George McGovern while discussing the secret bombing of Cambodia.