Topic: Jim Webb

2 chapters across the catalog

Frontier Science
Episode 767 2:14:24 - 2:17:50

767: Frontier Science

Jim Webb, Independent Candidacy and 2016 Election

Jim Webb announced his withdrawal from the Democratic primary, citing a lack of compatibility with the party's power structure. Webb hinted at a potential run as an independent candidate, leading the hosts to speculate on the possibility of independent debates involving figures like Gary Johnson. They discuss the obstacles third-party candidates face from the established two-party system and its financial backers.

Smart Power
Episode 765 53:36 - 57:20

765: Smart Power

Jim Webb Gun Control Stance and "Our Country" Requirement

Former Senator Jim Webb is praised by the hosts for his "progressive" stance on the Second Amendment, where he defended the right of average Americans to protect their families. Webb also advocated for including nuclear power in the national energy mix. Adam Curry declares he will only vote for a candidate who says "our country" instead of the distancing phrase "this country."