3 chapters across the catalog
Democratic Governors Meeting and Biden's Campaign Defiance
President Biden met with 25 Democratic governors at the White House to shore up support following his widely panned debate performance. While Governor Kathy Hochul expressed public support, the hosts note that Representative Lloyd Doggett has called for Biden to step aside, and they analyze Biden's physical gait and scripted radio interviews.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed laws to protect kids online, which the hosts link to the rollout of the New York Mobile ID. This digital credential allows users to store their driver's license on smartphones for use at airports and bars. While promoted as secure and private, the hosts argue it is a step toward normalized digital surveillance and the end of physical privacy.
Cannabis Use Trends, Internet Addiction and Social Media Laws
NPR reports that one in five adults seeking healthcare use cannabis, primarily for sleep and anxiety. The discussion shifts to "internet addiction," with New York Governor Kathy Hochul signing laws to restrict social media algorithms for minors. The hosts compare the narrative around social media addiction to past campaigns against cigarettes and suggest these laws are a precursor to requiring digital IDs for online access.
