In Episode 400, Ken and Dave discuss SCO)TUS taking up the
Fourteenth Amendment, Somali fraud, double tapping boats, an
upcoming execution in Georgia, the worst congressional candidate,
tiny cars, and the DC bomber.
Sports & Coaching Buzz
Discussion of Championship Saturday and the potential for
Alabama to beat Georgia in the SEC title game, affecting playoff
standings.
The devaluation of college bowls due to the playoff
system.
Deion Sanders received a major salary raise at Colorado despite
the team running a deficit and the lack of on-field results.
Florida (UF) poached Georgia Tech's Offensive Coordinator
Buster Faulner, a move viewed as a necessary career stepping stone
for Faulner.
National Politics and Trump Trolling
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green (MTG) attended a public
hearing to oppose a proposed bio energy plant in her district,
while simultaneously skipping congressional votes.
Trump's "unforced errors": removing free entry to national
parks on **MLK Day and Juneteenth**, replacing them with free entry
on his birthday (June 14th), and naming the National Peace
Institute after himself. The hosts suggest this behavior harms the
Republican party.
Birthright Citizenship Case at SCOTUS: The Supreme Court agreed
to hear a case challenging the interpretation of the 14th
Amendment's phrase "subject to the jurisdiction thereof," which
currently allows "tourism babies" (babies born in the US to
non-resident parents) to gain citizenship.
Trump approved Tiny Cars for manufacturing in the US, following
a visit to Korea. This move challenges EPA regulations that
previously restricted smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles.
Minnesota Fraud Scandal and Military Action
Somali Fraud Scandal: Allegations of massive welfare,
healthcare, and SBA fraud (potentially billions of dollars) in
Minnesota, tied to the state's generous welfare system.
This fraud reportedly has ties to a political network close to
Ilhan Omar and involves state funds meant for school children's
meals being pocketed, with money allegedly sent to Somali
warlords.
The "Tap It Twice" Incident: Debate over the Navy Admiral's
order for a second drone strike on a disabled Venezuelan drug boat
with two survivors clinging to the wreckage. The hosts argue the
second strike was permissible under the mission objectives to
disable the vehicle.
Georgia Crime and Local Issues
Georgia Execution ("The Hot Shot"): A man convicted of the 2003
murders of two real estate agents (Lorie Brown and Cindy Williams)
in a Cobb County model home is set for execution on the 17th,
concluding a 22-year legal battle.
Savannah Watershed Tax: The city proposed a new tax based on
the square footage of non-permeable areas (roofs, driveways) on
private property.
A gun was found in a bathroom at Durham Middle School in Cobb
County during a school play, leading to parental panic and
discussion of how often firearms are accidentally left behind by
concealed carriers.
Election Results and Congressional Candidate
Democrat Aftyn Behn lost a special election for a Tennessee
congressional seat by only nine points in a district Donald Trump
won by 22 points. Bane was heavily criticized for being a "nasty
woman" who campaigned against Nashville culture and country
music.
The Would-Be DC Bomber: An individual named Brian Cole Jr. was
finally arrested for placing viable pipe bombs outside the RNC and
DNC buildings nearly five years ago. The suspect is described as an
anarchist, with speculation that the arrest was delayed as he did
not fit the initial media narrative of a white, pro-Trump
extremist.
About the Podcast
A political commentary podcast with Ken Pullin and Dave Roberts.