Ken and Dave discuss peace in the Middle East, MTG blames the
Republicans, the market reaction to new tariff talks, Congress
discovers the Fourth Amendment, the Georgia House mourns a member,
and the tables have turned in New York.
Topics Discussed:
Travel Recap: Dave recounts his 12-day trip to
Italy, including visits to Florence Bologna, and Venice, Highlights
include the experience of Florentine steak and soaking in the
European cafe atmosphere.
International Affairs & Peace: Analysis of the
temporary Israel-Palestine ceasefire brokered by Trump and the
controversy surrounding the proportional response in Gaza.
Nobel Recognition: Discussion of the Nobel
Peace Prize awarded to Maria Karina Machado, the Venezuelan
opposition leader, and her dedication of the award to President
Trump.
Market Volatility: Examination of the market
tanking following Trump's threats of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods,
and the complexities of trade policy.
Healthcare & Government Shutdown: Marjorie
Taylor Greene (MTG) breaks with the GOP concerning the upcoming
shutdown and the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) healthcare
subsidies.
Local Controversy: A deep dive into the Pike
County water rights dispute involving a private landowner seeking
to extract water from a natural spring for bottling.
FBI Overreach: Republican Senators, including
Lindsey Graham and Josh Hawley, are outraged after discovering the
FBI analyzed their phone records following the 2020 election.
Legal Troubles: New York Attorney General
Letitia James is indicted on charges related to mortgage fraud,
mirroring claims she made against Donald Trump.
Georgia State Politics: A tribute to Georgia
House of Representatives member Mandi Ballinger, who passed away
after a long battle with cancer.
About the Podcast
A political commentary podcast with Ken Pullin and Dave Roberts.