Topic: Todd Young

Musician Todd Rundgren is noted for his refusal to participate in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which he views as politically biased. Rundgren, a former guest on the show "Silicon Spin," reportedly preferred tape compression over high-fidelity audio. This discussion follows Neil Young's recent decision to remove his music from Spotify.

Republican senators, including Todd Young, argue that a failure to show resolve in Ukraine will embolden other "autocrats," specifically Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding Taiwan. The hosts challenge the vague use of the term "autocrats" and question why the U.S. is more concerned with Ukraine's border than the southern U.S. border.

Donald Trump's presidential campaign is discussed, with the hosts praising his "authenticity" regarding the real unemployment rate, which he claims is 18-20%. They debate whether Trump used the word "bigly" or "big league" during a speech about Obamacare. Media figures like Chuck Todd are criticized for attempting to marginalize Trump as a "sideshow" despite his high social media engagement.