1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:01,560 Welcome back to the deep dive. 2 00:00:01,560 --> 00:00:02,400 Oh yeah. 3 00:00:02,400 --> 00:00:03,360 Yadda, we're diving head first 4 00:00:03,360 --> 00:00:08,360 into ElectoralVote.com's analysis from December 17th. 5 00:00:08,680 --> 00:00:09,680 Okay. 6 00:00:09,680 --> 00:00:12,780 We're gonna untangle RFK Junior's 7 00:00:12,780 --> 00:00:14,640 wild confirmation hearings, 8 00:00:15,720 --> 00:00:18,280 unpack some surprising pardons, 9 00:00:18,280 --> 00:00:20,560 and even take a look at the political earthquake 10 00:00:20,560 --> 00:00:21,400 over in Germany. 11 00:00:21,400 --> 00:00:22,240 Sounds good. 12 00:00:22,240 --> 00:00:24,400 So it's pretty incredible how the recent election 13 00:00:24,400 --> 00:00:28,200 is still sending those shock waves through everything. 14 00:00:28,200 --> 00:00:29,040 Look at that. 15 00:00:29,040 --> 00:00:29,920 And seeing the fallout, 16 00:00:29,920 --> 00:00:31,280 not just with the new administration, 17 00:00:31,280 --> 00:00:33,760 but with all the reactions and political maneuvering, 18 00:00:33,760 --> 00:00:34,760 it's fascinating. 19 00:00:34,760 --> 00:00:35,580 It is. 20 00:00:35,580 --> 00:00:39,080 Like RFK Junior's confirmation for HHS. 21 00:00:39,080 --> 00:00:41,200 Democrats are a hard no, 22 00:00:41,200 --> 00:00:44,720 but Republicans are playing it so cautiously. 23 00:00:44,720 --> 00:00:46,640 It just seems like a really odd strategy. 24 00:00:46,640 --> 00:00:49,720 Well, it's all about political strategy really. 25 00:00:49,720 --> 00:00:52,320 Openly opposing RFK Junior right now 26 00:00:52,320 --> 00:00:54,560 could backfire lifetime, 27 00:00:54,560 --> 00:00:57,720 especially with what happened with Senator Ernst 28 00:00:57,720 --> 00:00:59,160 and Hexa. 29 00:00:59,160 --> 00:01:00,560 Everyone remembers that. 30 00:01:00,560 --> 00:01:02,200 They're in a tight spot. 31 00:01:02,200 --> 00:01:03,040 I see. 32 00:01:03,040 --> 00:01:04,360 So they're kind of damned if they do. 33 00:01:04,360 --> 00:01:05,200 Damned if they don't. 34 00:01:05,200 --> 00:01:06,040 Exactly. 35 00:01:06,040 --> 00:01:07,320 But even with that, 36 00:01:07,320 --> 00:01:08,560 there are some little hints. 37 00:01:08,560 --> 00:01:09,400 Okay. 38 00:01:09,400 --> 00:01:11,240 That things might not be so smooth. 39 00:01:11,240 --> 00:01:12,240 Interesting. 40 00:01:12,240 --> 00:01:14,120 You know, Trump's out there putting on the pressure, 41 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:16,360 even talking about primary challenges, 42 00:01:16,360 --> 00:01:20,520 and then you have these senators asking RFK Junior 43 00:01:20,520 --> 00:01:23,160 to clarify his stance on vaccines. 44 00:01:23,160 --> 00:01:24,160 Oh, yeah. 45 00:01:25,320 --> 00:01:26,280 I mean, come on. 46 00:01:26,280 --> 00:01:28,080 Everyone knows where he stands on that. 47 00:01:28,080 --> 00:01:29,840 Well, it's a classic tactic. 48 00:01:29,840 --> 00:01:31,400 Right, you know these senators, 49 00:01:31,400 --> 00:01:32,560 they wanna be able to say, 50 00:01:32,560 --> 00:01:35,080 hey, look, I gave him a chance. 51 00:01:35,080 --> 00:01:37,160 I listened to his side. 52 00:01:37,160 --> 00:01:40,520 But ultimately, I just couldn't support him. 53 00:01:40,520 --> 00:01:41,720 But as for Trump, 54 00:01:41,720 --> 00:01:45,600 I mean, the fact that he's getting involved like this, 55 00:01:45,600 --> 00:01:47,080 that's a big sign. 56 00:01:47,080 --> 00:01:48,680 Yeah, what do you think that means? 57 00:01:48,680 --> 00:01:51,920 Well, he wouldn't be doing this 58 00:01:51,920 --> 00:01:54,280 unless he sensed some real trouble. 59 00:01:54,280 --> 00:01:57,120 And you have to think about those senators, 60 00:01:57,120 --> 00:01:59,080 the ones who are up for reelection soon. 61 00:01:59,080 --> 00:02:01,160 I mean, they're walking a tightrope. 62 00:02:01,160 --> 00:02:03,440 So is there an actual chance 63 00:02:03,440 --> 00:02:06,640 that this nomination could actually fail? 64 00:02:06,640 --> 00:02:08,320 It's definitely a possibility. 65 00:02:08,320 --> 00:02:12,320 It would be a big blow to Trump's agenda, if it did. 66 00:02:12,320 --> 00:02:15,960 I think the bigger issue is that it might show 67 00:02:15,960 --> 00:02:20,000 that some Republicans are willing to break ranks. 68 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:20,840 Interesting. 69 00:02:20,840 --> 00:02:24,160 We might see more pushback against Trump's nominees 70 00:02:24,160 --> 00:02:25,120 if that happens. 71 00:02:25,120 --> 00:02:27,040 So speaking of breaking ranks, 72 00:02:27,040 --> 00:02:30,480 we have to talk about Manchin and Cinema, 73 00:02:30,480 --> 00:02:34,360 blocking McFerrin's nomination for the NLRB chair. 74 00:02:35,320 --> 00:02:37,640 I mean, everyone thought that was a done deal. 75 00:02:37,640 --> 00:02:39,240 It was a sure thing. 76 00:02:39,240 --> 00:02:41,960 And their votes against her just solidified 77 00:02:41,960 --> 00:02:43,560 that they're done with the Democrats. 78 00:02:43,560 --> 00:02:45,960 It was parting shot, really. 79 00:02:45,960 --> 00:02:48,480 Manchin, you know, he gave his whole rationale 80 00:02:48,480 --> 00:02:50,480 about business and all that. 81 00:02:50,480 --> 00:02:54,280 Cinema, classic cinema, said nothing. 82 00:02:54,280 --> 00:02:55,680 It's fascinating how they can take 83 00:02:55,680 --> 00:02:57,040 such different approaches. 84 00:02:58,040 --> 00:03:00,000 But they end up in the same place. 85 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:00,840 Right. 86 00:03:00,840 --> 00:03:03,880 I mean, Manchin's focused on business and cinema, 87 00:03:03,880 --> 00:03:04,920 well, who knows. 88 00:03:04,920 --> 00:03:05,760 Who knows. 89 00:03:05,760 --> 00:03:07,480 But it makes it really hard 90 00:03:07,480 --> 00:03:09,680 to analyze what they'll do next. 91 00:03:09,680 --> 00:03:12,400 I mean, this whole thing throws a wrench 92 00:03:12,400 --> 00:03:16,160 into labor relations, especially with Trump coming in. 93 00:03:16,160 --> 00:03:18,280 And speaking of uncertainty, 94 00:03:18,280 --> 00:03:20,240 can we talk about what's happening in the house? 95 00:03:20,240 --> 00:03:21,200 Oh, for sure. 96 00:03:21,200 --> 00:03:22,440 It's a wild ride. 97 00:03:22,440 --> 00:03:27,440 Yeah, AOC, Moskovitz and Sparts are all making moves. 98 00:03:28,320 --> 00:03:29,520 It's hard to keep up. 99 00:03:29,520 --> 00:03:31,640 Well, let's start with AOC, right? 100 00:03:31,640 --> 00:03:34,720 She's going for a powerful committee position, 101 00:03:34,720 --> 00:03:36,400 but she's facing pushback. 102 00:03:36,400 --> 00:03:37,520 Okay, why is that? 103 00:03:37,520 --> 00:03:39,120 Well, there's her age. 104 00:03:39,120 --> 00:03:41,560 For one, she's still relatively young. 105 00:03:41,560 --> 00:03:44,040 And then there's the whole Pelosi situation. 106 00:03:44,040 --> 00:03:45,800 Her influence is still there. 107 00:03:45,800 --> 00:03:49,800 And of course, you can't forget AOC's own history. 108 00:03:49,800 --> 00:03:52,880 She's not afraid to challenge the establishment. 109 00:03:52,880 --> 00:03:53,800 That's for sure. 110 00:03:53,800 --> 00:03:57,120 So it's a power struggle, playing out for everyone to see. 111 00:03:57,120 --> 00:03:59,160 Then we have the whole Moskovitz thing. 112 00:03:59,160 --> 00:04:01,200 Right, the rumors about FEMA. 113 00:04:01,200 --> 00:04:02,680 Yeah, everyone's talking about him 114 00:04:02,680 --> 00:04:04,880 heading up FEMA under Trump. 115 00:04:04,880 --> 00:04:06,880 It's interesting, isn't it? 116 00:04:06,880 --> 00:04:07,720 It is. 117 00:04:07,720 --> 00:04:11,040 Because you have to think about his background, 118 00:04:11,040 --> 00:04:13,240 his connections to DeSantis, 119 00:04:13,240 --> 00:04:16,040 and now Trump's new chief of staff. 120 00:04:16,040 --> 00:04:19,680 It makes you wonder, is this a political play by Trump? 121 00:04:19,680 --> 00:04:23,440 Or does he genuinely want someone competent in that role? 122 00:04:23,440 --> 00:04:25,320 Or maybe a little of both? 123 00:04:25,320 --> 00:04:26,160 It could be. 124 00:04:26,160 --> 00:04:28,520 You know, maybe it's Trump's way of reaching out 125 00:04:28,520 --> 00:04:31,200 to more moderate Democrats. 126 00:04:31,200 --> 00:04:32,040 It's possible. 127 00:04:32,040 --> 00:04:34,160 It'll be interesting to see how that plays out. 128 00:04:34,160 --> 00:04:35,840 And then there's Sparts. 129 00:04:35,840 --> 00:04:38,840 Right, she just withdrew from all her committee assignments. 130 00:04:38,840 --> 00:04:39,680 Just like that. 131 00:04:39,680 --> 00:04:40,520 Just like that. 132 00:04:40,520 --> 00:04:44,320 I mean, she says it's because of dysfunction and the GOP, 133 00:04:44,320 --> 00:04:47,560 but she's a bit of a wild card, you know? 134 00:04:47,560 --> 00:04:48,680 Yeah, she is. 135 00:04:48,680 --> 00:04:50,720 Remember back during the Speaker elections? 136 00:04:50,720 --> 00:04:52,160 I actually kept changing her vote. 137 00:04:52,160 --> 00:04:52,840 Right, right. 138 00:04:52,840 --> 00:04:54,440 Who knows what she'll do next? 139 00:04:54,440 --> 00:04:55,800 It's impossible to say. 140 00:04:55,800 --> 00:04:58,200 She definitely adds to the chaos. 141 00:04:58,200 --> 00:04:58,840 Yeah, yeah. 142 00:04:58,840 --> 00:05:00,440 But what it all means. 143 00:05:00,440 --> 00:05:00,840 Right. 144 00:05:00,840 --> 00:05:02,000 Who can say? 145 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,160 It's hard to know. 146 00:05:03,160 --> 00:05:05,480 OK, so let's switch gears a little bit. 147 00:05:05,480 --> 00:05:05,920 OK. 148 00:05:05,920 --> 00:05:08,160 Let's talk about presidential pardons. 149 00:05:08,160 --> 00:05:08,800 Right. 150 00:05:08,800 --> 00:05:10,440 Biden just issued a bunch of them. 151 00:05:10,440 --> 00:05:10,720 Yeah. 152 00:05:10,720 --> 00:05:12,400 And some of the people he pardoned 153 00:05:12,400 --> 00:05:14,640 are raising some eyebrows. 154 00:05:14,640 --> 00:05:16,720 Well, of the pardon power is always controversial. 155 00:05:16,720 --> 00:05:17,600 Right. 156 00:05:17,600 --> 00:05:19,160 Especially at the end of a presidency. 157 00:05:19,160 --> 00:05:19,800 Yeah. 158 00:05:19,800 --> 00:05:22,600 It's understandable that people are looking closely 159 00:05:22,600 --> 00:05:24,400 at Biden's choices. 160 00:05:24,400 --> 00:05:24,920 Yeah. 161 00:05:24,920 --> 00:05:27,080 Especially since some of these folks don't 162 00:05:27,080 --> 00:05:28,280 have the cleanest records. 163 00:05:28,280 --> 00:05:29,840 Exactly. 164 00:05:29,840 --> 00:05:32,320 People are wondering if there are any backroom deals 165 00:05:32,320 --> 00:05:34,800 or favors being traded. 166 00:05:34,800 --> 00:05:38,360 But this time, it might be something else. 167 00:05:38,360 --> 00:05:39,400 Really? 168 00:05:39,400 --> 00:05:40,640 What do you think? 169 00:05:40,640 --> 00:05:43,680 Well, remember the COVID prison releases? 170 00:05:43,680 --> 00:05:44,320 Oh. 171 00:05:44,320 --> 00:05:45,440 From a few years back? 172 00:05:45,440 --> 00:05:46,400 Yeah. 173 00:05:46,400 --> 00:05:49,280 They might be a factor here. 174 00:05:49,280 --> 00:05:52,560 You mean because they let people out to reduce overcrowding? 175 00:05:52,560 --> 00:05:52,920 Yeah. 176 00:05:52,920 --> 00:05:54,400 To stop the virus from spreading? 177 00:05:54,400 --> 00:05:55,160 Exactly. 178 00:05:55,160 --> 00:05:56,760 And so now they have all these people 179 00:05:56,760 --> 00:05:58,160 who were granted clemency. 180 00:05:58,160 --> 00:05:58,640 Right. 181 00:05:58,640 --> 00:05:59,680 They're on house arrest. 182 00:05:59,680 --> 00:06:00,120 Yeah. 183 00:06:00,120 --> 00:06:02,680 Imagine sending them all back to prison now. 184 00:06:02,680 --> 00:06:03,640 Wow. 185 00:06:03,640 --> 00:06:06,320 After they've been rebuilding their lives for years. 186 00:06:06,320 --> 00:06:07,080 Yeah. 187 00:06:07,080 --> 00:06:08,720 That would be a mess. 188 00:06:08,720 --> 00:06:09,840 It wouldn't be fair either. 189 00:06:09,840 --> 00:06:10,200 Yeah. 190 00:06:10,200 --> 00:06:10,640 It wouldn't. 191 00:06:10,640 --> 00:06:12,920 So maybe the White House was trying to be practical? 192 00:06:12,920 --> 00:06:13,480 OK. 193 00:06:13,480 --> 00:06:15,240 But it definitely doesn't look good. 194 00:06:15,240 --> 00:06:16,120 Yeah, it looks pretty bad. 195 00:06:16,120 --> 00:06:18,400 So maybe not some kind of quid pro quo. 196 00:06:18,400 --> 00:06:19,120 Mm-hmm. 197 00:06:19,120 --> 00:06:21,640 But it's still a tough one for people to accept. 198 00:06:21,640 --> 00:06:22,760 I can see that. 199 00:06:22,760 --> 00:06:26,560 And now it's sparked a whole debate among Democrats. 200 00:06:26,560 --> 00:06:26,960 Really? 201 00:06:26,960 --> 00:06:31,080 About whether Biden should just go ahead and pardon anyone. 202 00:06:31,080 --> 00:06:31,680 Wow. 203 00:06:31,680 --> 00:06:33,320 Who might be targeted. 204 00:06:33,320 --> 00:06:33,760 OK. 205 00:06:33,760 --> 00:06:36,440 Under a Trump administration. 206 00:06:36,440 --> 00:06:37,840 So pre-emptive pardons. 207 00:06:37,840 --> 00:06:38,720 Yeah, essentially. 208 00:06:38,720 --> 00:06:39,640 That's a tough one. 209 00:06:39,640 --> 00:06:42,480 Yeah, you've got people like Bernie Sanders saying 210 00:06:42,480 --> 00:06:44,240 Biden should seriously consider it. 211 00:06:44,240 --> 00:06:48,160 Yeah, to protect people from Trump potentially abusing 212 00:06:48,160 --> 00:06:49,560 his power. 213 00:06:49,560 --> 00:06:53,200 But then you have Adam Schiff, who's worried about the precedent 214 00:06:53,200 --> 00:06:54,400 it would set. 215 00:06:54,400 --> 00:06:55,080 You know, it's like. 216 00:06:55,080 --> 00:06:56,080 It's a tough balance. 217 00:06:56,080 --> 00:06:58,560 Yeah, you have to weigh protecting people 218 00:06:58,560 --> 00:07:00,520 against potentially protecting someone like Trump. 219 00:07:00,520 --> 00:07:01,320 Exactly. 220 00:07:01,320 --> 00:07:04,320 It all comes back to the pardon power itself, right? 221 00:07:04,320 --> 00:07:04,680 Right. 222 00:07:04,680 --> 00:07:06,280 Is it just broken? 223 00:07:06,280 --> 00:07:08,400 Is there any way to fix it? 224 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:11,360 Well, that's a question that's been around forever. 225 00:07:11,360 --> 00:07:15,240 The pardon power is right there in the Constitution. 226 00:07:15,240 --> 00:07:15,560 Yeah. 227 00:07:15,560 --> 00:07:18,280 So to change it, you'd need an amendment. 228 00:07:18,280 --> 00:07:18,840 Right. 229 00:07:18,840 --> 00:07:21,760 And in this political climate, forget it. 230 00:07:21,760 --> 00:07:22,920 Right, that's not happening. 231 00:07:22,920 --> 00:07:26,760 And even if you could do it, how do you fix it 232 00:07:26,760 --> 00:07:30,840 without creating a whole new set of problems? 233 00:07:30,840 --> 00:07:31,760 That's the tough part. 234 00:07:31,760 --> 00:07:32,560 It's a mess. 235 00:07:32,560 --> 00:07:34,600 So we're stuck with this system that's 236 00:07:34,600 --> 00:07:38,080 both necessary and totally flawed. 237 00:07:38,080 --> 00:07:39,080 Exactly. 238 00:07:39,080 --> 00:07:42,320 OK, so I think the bigger problem here 239 00:07:42,320 --> 00:07:43,720 might not be the pardon power. 240 00:07:43,720 --> 00:07:44,600 Yeah. 241 00:07:44,600 --> 00:07:48,000 But the fact that the Justice Department can be used as. 242 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,960 Right, like a weapon. 243 00:07:48,960 --> 00:07:49,760 A political weapon. 244 00:07:49,760 --> 00:07:50,880 A political game. 245 00:07:50,880 --> 00:07:51,520 Exactly. 246 00:07:51,520 --> 00:07:54,080 And the things that used to stop that from happening, 247 00:07:54,080 --> 00:07:58,840 like norms and presidential restraint, they're gone. 248 00:07:58,840 --> 00:07:59,960 Yeah, they're gone. 249 00:07:59,960 --> 00:08:02,440 So maybe we need to do something drastic. 250 00:08:02,440 --> 00:08:03,440 Like what? 251 00:08:03,440 --> 00:08:07,040 Well, what if we made the Justice Department more 252 00:08:07,040 --> 00:08:09,120 like the Federal Reserve? 253 00:08:09,120 --> 00:08:09,640 OK. 254 00:08:09,640 --> 00:08:11,760 You know, a quasi-public agency. 255 00:08:11,760 --> 00:08:12,160 Interesting. 256 00:08:12,160 --> 00:08:15,960 So it wouldn't be subject to all the political whims. 257 00:08:15,960 --> 00:08:17,920 That's a really interesting idea. 258 00:08:17,920 --> 00:08:19,640 It's something to think about. 259 00:08:19,640 --> 00:08:20,280 It is. 260 00:08:20,280 --> 00:08:22,120 OK, but let's switch gears again. 261 00:08:22,120 --> 00:08:22,440 OK. 262 00:08:22,440 --> 00:08:23,560 And talk about Kamala Harris. 263 00:08:23,560 --> 00:08:23,920 Right. 264 00:08:23,920 --> 00:08:24,800 What's next for her? 265 00:08:24,800 --> 00:08:27,080 Well, I don't think she's done with politics. 266 00:08:27,080 --> 00:08:27,640 I don't either. 267 00:08:27,640 --> 00:08:29,480 She's still relatively young. 268 00:08:29,480 --> 00:08:30,000 Yeah. 269 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:32,120 And she's won a lot of elections. 270 00:08:32,120 --> 00:08:35,280 And all those connections she made during the campaign, 271 00:08:35,280 --> 00:08:36,320 those are still there. 272 00:08:36,320 --> 00:08:37,680 She's not going anywhere. 273 00:08:37,680 --> 00:08:38,720 So what are her options? 274 00:08:38,720 --> 00:08:42,040 I mean, a 2028 run for president is definitely a possibility. 275 00:08:42,040 --> 00:08:43,320 Yeah, it's on the table. 276 00:08:43,320 --> 00:08:43,640 OK. 277 00:08:43,640 --> 00:08:44,920 But it won't be easy. 278 00:08:44,920 --> 00:08:45,200 Right. 279 00:08:45,200 --> 00:08:47,320 The competition will be tough. 280 00:08:47,320 --> 00:08:49,560 And people still have doubts about her from last time. 281 00:08:49,560 --> 00:08:49,920 Right. 282 00:08:49,920 --> 00:08:51,560 So maybe Governor of California. 283 00:08:51,560 --> 00:08:51,920 Right. 284 00:08:51,920 --> 00:08:55,280 With Nysa Mout, that seat is wide open. 285 00:08:55,280 --> 00:08:55,640 Yeah. 286 00:08:55,640 --> 00:08:56,920 And she'd be a strong candidate. 287 00:08:56,920 --> 00:08:57,520 No, yeah. 288 00:08:57,520 --> 00:08:58,560 She'd probably win. 289 00:08:58,560 --> 00:08:59,600 But she can't do both, right? 290 00:08:59,600 --> 00:09:00,640 No, not really. 291 00:09:00,640 --> 00:09:03,200 If she runs for governor, it'll look like she's just 292 00:09:03,200 --> 00:09:05,160 using it to get to the White House. 293 00:09:05,160 --> 00:09:05,680 Exactly. 294 00:09:05,680 --> 00:09:06,840 Voters won't like that. 295 00:09:06,840 --> 00:09:10,280 And if she serves a full term as governor, 296 00:09:10,280 --> 00:09:12,160 she'll be too old to run for president again. 297 00:09:12,160 --> 00:09:13,240 That's the trade-off. 298 00:09:13,240 --> 00:09:14,320 It's a tough choice. 299 00:09:14,320 --> 00:09:14,600 Yeah. 300 00:09:14,600 --> 00:09:16,160 She has some time to decide. 301 00:09:16,160 --> 00:09:17,360 She does. 302 00:09:17,360 --> 00:09:20,000 OK, let's move on to something a little more straightforward. 303 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:20,720 OK. 304 00:09:20,720 --> 00:09:22,640 Trump's hush money case. 305 00:09:22,640 --> 00:09:23,320 Right. 306 00:09:23,320 --> 00:09:24,920 There is a big development there. 307 00:09:24,920 --> 00:09:28,520 Yeah, Judge Merchant rejected Trump's whole argument. 308 00:09:28,520 --> 00:09:30,080 About presidential immunity. 309 00:09:30,080 --> 00:09:32,240 And it wasn't just a simple rejection either. 310 00:09:32,240 --> 00:09:32,720 No. 311 00:09:32,720 --> 00:09:33,920 He really shut it down. 312 00:09:33,920 --> 00:09:36,600 Yeah, he said the case would have moved forward, 313 00:09:36,600 --> 00:09:38,160 even if that argument was valid. 314 00:09:38,160 --> 00:09:39,240 Wow. 315 00:09:39,240 --> 00:09:40,640 That's strong. 316 00:09:40,640 --> 00:09:41,000 It is. 317 00:09:41,000 --> 00:09:43,120 So basically, the judge is saying, 318 00:09:43,120 --> 00:09:44,360 this is a weak argument. 319 00:09:44,360 --> 00:09:44,680 Right. 320 00:09:44,680 --> 00:09:46,520 And you should have brought it up during the trial. 321 00:09:46,520 --> 00:09:47,240 So what now? 322 00:09:47,240 --> 00:09:49,640 What's left for Trump's lawyers to argue? 323 00:09:49,640 --> 00:09:52,160 Well, they're hoping the case gets dismissed 324 00:09:52,160 --> 00:09:54,400 because Trump's the president-elect now. 325 00:09:54,400 --> 00:09:54,920 Oh, OK. 326 00:09:54,920 --> 00:09:57,680 But honestly, that's a long shot. 327 00:09:57,680 --> 00:09:58,160 Right. 328 00:09:58,160 --> 00:10:02,760 I doubt being president erases everything you did before. 329 00:10:02,760 --> 00:10:04,400 Yeah, the courts don't really see it that way. 330 00:10:04,400 --> 00:10:05,320 Nope. 331 00:10:05,320 --> 00:10:10,840 OK, so we've talked about pardons, political maneuvering, 332 00:10:10,840 --> 00:10:12,640 legal battles. 333 00:10:12,640 --> 00:10:14,880 I think it's time for a trip across the Atlantic. 334 00:10:14,880 --> 00:10:15,400 Sounds good. 335 00:10:15,400 --> 00:10:16,480 Where are we going? 336 00:10:16,480 --> 00:10:17,360 Germany. 337 00:10:17,360 --> 00:10:18,560 Oh, wow. 338 00:10:18,560 --> 00:10:20,560 There's been a major political shakeup there. 339 00:10:20,560 --> 00:10:21,960 Yeah, I saw the headlines. 340 00:10:21,960 --> 00:10:23,120 The government collapsed. 341 00:10:23,120 --> 00:10:23,360 Right. 342 00:10:23,360 --> 00:10:25,720 And Schultz lost a vote of no confidence. 343 00:10:25,720 --> 00:10:26,160 Yeah. 344 00:10:26,160 --> 00:10:28,960 But it's not quite as dramatic as it seems. 345 00:10:28,960 --> 00:10:29,360 Really? 346 00:10:29,360 --> 00:10:31,640 It seems like Schultz might have actually planned this. 347 00:10:31,640 --> 00:10:32,400 You're kidding. 348 00:10:32,400 --> 00:10:34,320 He might have engineered this whole thing. 349 00:10:34,320 --> 00:10:35,320 Wow. 350 00:10:35,320 --> 00:10:36,880 To force an early election. 351 00:10:36,880 --> 00:10:38,360 That's a bold move. 352 00:10:38,360 --> 00:10:41,760 It is, especially with all the global uncertainty 353 00:10:41,760 --> 00:10:43,040 and Trump coming back. 354 00:10:43,040 --> 00:10:45,280 Yeah, what do you think it means? 355 00:10:45,280 --> 00:10:47,720 Well, you have to remember, Germany 356 00:10:47,720 --> 00:10:50,760 is really sensitive to political instability. 357 00:10:50,760 --> 00:10:51,280 Yeah. 358 00:10:51,280 --> 00:10:53,800 So this move just adds another layer of complexity. 359 00:10:53,800 --> 00:10:54,240 Right. 360 00:10:54,240 --> 00:10:56,160 Schultz is facing an uphill battle. 361 00:10:56,160 --> 00:10:57,160 Yeah. 362 00:10:57,160 --> 00:11:00,160 And the outcome could have big implications for Ukraine. 363 00:11:00,160 --> 00:11:03,360 It's a reminder that what happens in one country 364 00:11:03,360 --> 00:11:04,640 affects everyone. 365 00:11:04,640 --> 00:11:05,000 Right. 366 00:11:05,000 --> 00:11:06,480 Politics are never just local. 367 00:11:06,480 --> 00:11:07,520 Never. 368 00:11:07,520 --> 00:11:10,760 Well, before we wrap up this part of our deep dive, 369 00:11:10,760 --> 00:11:16,480 let's turn our attention to a case of international intrigue 370 00:11:16,480 --> 00:11:18,600 and a missing agent. 371 00:11:18,600 --> 00:11:19,240 Interesting. 372 00:11:19,240 --> 00:11:21,200 It's like something out of a spy novel, really. 373 00:11:21,200 --> 00:11:22,040 It does. 374 00:11:22,040 --> 00:11:22,520 Yeah. 375 00:11:22,520 --> 00:11:24,200 So who are we looking at here? 376 00:11:24,200 --> 00:11:25,600 Who are the? 377 00:11:25,600 --> 00:11:27,440 Well, there are a few possibilities. 378 00:11:27,440 --> 00:11:32,000 Some intelligence officials think he might have been abducted. 379 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:32,360 OK. 380 00:11:32,360 --> 00:11:36,000 You know, by another country, maybe Russia or China, 381 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:38,960 he had access to some pretty sensitive information 382 00:11:38,960 --> 00:11:40,920 that would be valuable to them. 383 00:11:40,920 --> 00:11:42,840 Yeah, that's scary. 384 00:11:42,840 --> 00:11:43,360 Yeah. 385 00:11:43,360 --> 00:11:44,360 It's like a movie plot. 386 00:11:44,360 --> 00:11:45,280 It is. 387 00:11:45,280 --> 00:11:47,200 But what about defection? 388 00:11:47,200 --> 00:11:48,400 Is that a possibility? 389 00:11:48,400 --> 00:11:50,000 It's definitely on the table. 390 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,560 I mean, some people are saying he 391 00:11:51,560 --> 00:11:53,960 might have been unhappy with his work 392 00:11:53,960 --> 00:11:56,800 or maybe someone promised him a better life. 393 00:11:56,800 --> 00:11:57,160 Right. 394 00:11:57,160 --> 00:12:00,320 I mean, it's worth noting that he had expressed concerns 395 00:12:00,320 --> 00:12:02,520 about British intelligence. 396 00:12:02,520 --> 00:12:06,040 So we're looking at two pretty strong possibilities. 397 00:12:06,040 --> 00:12:07,320 Yeah. 398 00:12:07,320 --> 00:12:09,400 Abduction or defection. 399 00:12:09,400 --> 00:12:10,760 And we don't know which one it is. 400 00:12:10,760 --> 00:12:12,960 Right, it's a mystery. 401 00:12:12,960 --> 00:12:14,320 What are the authorities doing? 402 00:12:14,320 --> 00:12:17,560 Well, there's a huge international investigation going on. 403 00:12:17,560 --> 00:12:17,840 OK. 404 00:12:17,840 --> 00:12:20,560 You know, agencies from all over are working together. 405 00:12:20,560 --> 00:12:21,720 They're looking at everything. 406 00:12:21,720 --> 00:12:22,240 Yeah. 407 00:12:22,240 --> 00:12:25,880 Communications, movements, contacts, anything that could help. 408 00:12:25,880 --> 00:12:27,600 It sounds like they're doing everything they can. 409 00:12:27,600 --> 00:12:28,360 They are. 410 00:12:28,360 --> 00:12:31,440 But with so little to go on, is there 411 00:12:31,440 --> 00:12:33,360 any real chance of finding him? 412 00:12:33,360 --> 00:12:34,760 It's a tough case. 413 00:12:34,760 --> 00:12:35,720 That's for sure. 414 00:12:35,720 --> 00:12:37,280 But they're not giving up. 415 00:12:37,280 --> 00:12:37,780 OK. 416 00:12:37,780 --> 00:12:40,400 They're hoping for a break, maybe a witness 417 00:12:40,400 --> 00:12:43,560 or some new evidence, something to point them 418 00:12:43,560 --> 00:12:44,400 in the right direction. 419 00:12:44,400 --> 00:12:45,440 That makes sense. 420 00:12:45,440 --> 00:12:46,880 But the clock is ticking. 421 00:12:46,880 --> 00:12:49,920 The longer this goes on, the harder it'll be to find them. 422 00:12:49,920 --> 00:12:51,560 Well, let's hope they find him soon. 423 00:12:51,560 --> 00:12:52,240 Me too. 424 00:12:52,240 --> 00:12:54,400 This whole story really highlights 425 00:12:54,400 --> 00:12:56,360 the dangers of that world. 426 00:12:56,360 --> 00:12:57,880 The world of espionage. 427 00:12:57,880 --> 00:12:58,240 Yeah. 428 00:12:58,240 --> 00:12:59,480 All the risks involved. 429 00:12:59,480 --> 00:12:59,680 Yeah. 430 00:12:59,680 --> 00:13:01,360 It's a world built on trust. 431 00:13:01,360 --> 00:13:01,720 Right. 432 00:13:01,720 --> 00:13:05,680 And when that trust is broken, the consequences can be huge. 433 00:13:05,680 --> 00:13:07,120 Yeah. 434 00:13:07,120 --> 00:13:09,160 One wrong move. 435 00:13:09,160 --> 00:13:11,960 And things could go global. 436 00:13:11,960 --> 00:13:14,680 It's true. 437 00:13:14,680 --> 00:13:15,240 OK. 438 00:13:15,240 --> 00:13:16,720 Let's shift gears a little. 439 00:13:16,720 --> 00:13:17,200 OK. 440 00:13:17,200 --> 00:13:19,240 And talk about a different kind of power struggle. 441 00:13:19,240 --> 00:13:19,640 All right. 442 00:13:19,640 --> 00:13:20,440 What are we thinking? 443 00:13:20,440 --> 00:13:22,640 Meta versus the EU. 444 00:13:22,640 --> 00:13:23,320 Ah. 445 00:13:23,320 --> 00:13:26,200 OK, the tech giant versus the regulators. 446 00:13:26,200 --> 00:13:28,080 Right, a real David and Goliath situation. 447 00:13:28,080 --> 00:13:29,120 Yeah, it is. 448 00:13:29,120 --> 00:13:32,640 So what's at the heart of this fight, it seems like? 449 00:13:32,640 --> 00:13:34,760 Well, it all comes down to data privacy. 450 00:13:34,760 --> 00:13:35,080 OK. 451 00:13:35,080 --> 00:13:35,640 Right. 452 00:13:35,640 --> 00:13:37,920 The EU has all these strict rules 453 00:13:37,920 --> 00:13:40,560 about how companies can use people's data. 454 00:13:40,560 --> 00:13:41,000 Right. 455 00:13:41,000 --> 00:13:43,760 And they're saying, meta broke those rules. 456 00:13:43,760 --> 00:13:44,440 Repeatedly. 457 00:13:44,440 --> 00:13:45,480 Over and over again. 458 00:13:45,480 --> 00:13:48,640 So basically, the EU is saying, we have these rules. 459 00:13:48,640 --> 00:13:49,480 Right. 460 00:13:49,480 --> 00:13:50,960 And you have to follow them. 461 00:13:50,960 --> 00:13:51,640 Right. 462 00:13:51,640 --> 00:13:52,520 Even if you're meta. 463 00:13:52,520 --> 00:13:53,600 Exactly. 464 00:13:53,600 --> 00:13:55,240 But meta's not just going to roll over, right? 465 00:13:55,240 --> 00:13:56,240 Oh, no. 466 00:13:56,240 --> 00:13:57,640 They're used to doing things their way. 467 00:13:57,640 --> 00:13:58,480 Exactly. 468 00:13:58,480 --> 00:13:59,760 They're pushing back. 469 00:13:59,760 --> 00:13:59,960 Right. 470 00:13:59,960 --> 00:14:01,120 So what's their argument? 471 00:14:01,120 --> 00:14:04,080 Well, they're saying that these rules are stifling 472 00:14:04,080 --> 00:14:04,880 innovation. 473 00:14:04,880 --> 00:14:05,320 OK. 474 00:14:05,320 --> 00:14:07,120 And that they're hurting their business. 475 00:14:07,120 --> 00:14:09,200 OK, so it's a classic battle, then. 476 00:14:09,200 --> 00:14:09,760 It is. 477 00:14:09,760 --> 00:14:12,120 Innovation versus regulation. 478 00:14:12,120 --> 00:14:12,400 Yeah. 479 00:14:12,400 --> 00:14:14,440 What are the stakes for meta? 480 00:14:14,440 --> 00:14:14,680 Right. 481 00:14:14,680 --> 00:14:15,600 What could happen to them? 482 00:14:15,600 --> 00:14:19,560 Well, the EU can impose some pretty hefty fines. 483 00:14:19,560 --> 00:14:23,080 And this lawsuit could mean even bigger ones. 484 00:14:23,080 --> 00:14:26,080 They could even restrict meta's operations in Europe. 485 00:14:26,080 --> 00:14:28,960 Wow, that would be a huge blow. 486 00:14:28,960 --> 00:14:29,920 It would. 487 00:14:29,920 --> 00:14:32,160 So how's meta fighting back? 488 00:14:32,160 --> 00:14:33,400 Well, they're doing a lot. 489 00:14:33,400 --> 00:14:33,840 OK. 490 00:14:33,840 --> 00:14:34,960 They're going to court. 491 00:14:34,960 --> 00:14:35,320 OK. 492 00:14:35,320 --> 00:14:36,960 They're lobbying to change the rules. 493 00:14:36,960 --> 00:14:37,360 Right. 494 00:14:37,360 --> 00:14:39,720 And they're trying to win over public opinion. 495 00:14:39,720 --> 00:14:41,760 OK, so they're fighting on all fronts. 496 00:14:41,760 --> 00:14:42,400 They are. 497 00:14:42,400 --> 00:14:43,720 And this isn't just about meta. 498 00:14:43,720 --> 00:14:45,760 No, it's much bigger than that. 499 00:14:45,760 --> 00:14:46,240 What do you mean? 500 00:14:46,240 --> 00:14:48,520 This is about the future of data privacy. 501 00:14:48,520 --> 00:14:49,000 OK. 502 00:14:49,000 --> 00:14:50,480 And who has the power? 503 00:14:50,480 --> 00:14:50,920 Right. 504 00:14:50,920 --> 00:14:52,960 Tech companies or governments? 505 00:14:52,960 --> 00:14:54,360 This is going to be interesting to watch. 506 00:14:54,360 --> 00:14:55,200 It is. 507 00:14:55,200 --> 00:14:58,720 OK, for something a little lighter, let's talk about video games. 508 00:14:58,720 --> 00:15:00,400 Video games, OK. 509 00:15:00,400 --> 00:15:03,960 Specifically, grand strategy games. 510 00:15:03,960 --> 00:15:05,360 Grand strategy, OK. 511 00:15:05,360 --> 00:15:08,800 So for people who aren't gamers, what are these games? 512 00:15:08,800 --> 00:15:12,160 OK, so imagine you're in charge of a whole nation. 513 00:15:12,160 --> 00:15:16,240 You make all the decisions, the economy, diplomacy, wars, 514 00:15:16,240 --> 00:15:17,760 technology, everything. 515 00:15:17,760 --> 00:15:18,320 Wow. 516 00:15:18,320 --> 00:15:20,360 You have to think long term. 517 00:15:20,360 --> 00:15:21,080 OK. 518 00:15:21,080 --> 00:15:24,960 Manage your resources and outsmart your opponents. 519 00:15:24,960 --> 00:15:27,560 So it's like a giant history simulation. 520 00:15:27,560 --> 00:15:28,600 Kind of, yeah. 521 00:15:28,600 --> 00:15:31,360 But there's some controversy around these games, right? 522 00:15:31,360 --> 00:15:33,640 Yeah, the main concern is that they 523 00:15:33,640 --> 00:15:36,640 might trivialize history. 524 00:15:36,640 --> 00:15:37,280 OK. 525 00:15:37,280 --> 00:15:40,440 Or reinforce harmful stereotypes. 526 00:15:40,440 --> 00:15:42,520 Right, because they have to simplify things. 527 00:15:42,520 --> 00:15:44,080 Exactly. 528 00:15:44,080 --> 00:15:46,920 So are those concerns valid? 529 00:15:46,920 --> 00:15:50,480 I think there's definitely room for improvement 530 00:15:50,480 --> 00:15:52,640 in how some games handle those things. 531 00:15:52,640 --> 00:15:53,040 OK. 532 00:15:53,040 --> 00:15:55,320 But these games can also be a really good way 533 00:15:55,320 --> 00:15:56,520 to learn about history. 534 00:15:56,520 --> 00:15:59,440 They can get people interested and make them want to learn more. 535 00:15:59,440 --> 00:16:00,960 So it's like a double-edged sword. 536 00:16:00,960 --> 00:16:01,760 Exactly. 537 00:16:01,760 --> 00:16:06,560 On one hand, they can oversimplify and misrepresent things. 538 00:16:06,560 --> 00:16:09,160 But on the other, they could be a great way. 539 00:16:09,160 --> 00:16:10,880 Right, to engage with history. 540 00:16:10,880 --> 00:16:12,360 Yeah, it makes you think. 541 00:16:12,360 --> 00:16:12,760 Right. 542 00:16:12,760 --> 00:16:15,800 So even games that are meant to be fun 543 00:16:15,800 --> 00:16:18,080 can touch on some pretty complex issues. 544 00:16:18,080 --> 00:16:18,720 For sure. 545 00:16:18,720 --> 00:16:22,720 History, representation, cultural sensitivity. 546 00:16:22,720 --> 00:16:24,120 Yep, it's all there. 547 00:16:24,120 --> 00:16:28,680 It shows that the world of gaming is evolving 548 00:16:28,680 --> 00:16:30,320 and reflecting the real world. 549 00:16:30,320 --> 00:16:31,640 Absolutely. 550 00:16:31,640 --> 00:16:36,240 OK, before we wrap things up, I want to go back to those pardons 551 00:16:36,240 --> 00:16:37,200 Biden issued. 552 00:16:37,200 --> 00:16:37,720 Right. 553 00:16:37,720 --> 00:16:40,520 It seems like there's always another layer with these pardons. 554 00:16:40,520 --> 00:16:43,440 When you look closer at who Biden pardoned, 555 00:16:43,440 --> 00:16:45,480 some of the names are pretty surprising. 556 00:16:45,480 --> 00:16:47,040 Yeah, I was looking at the list. 557 00:16:47,040 --> 00:16:49,120 It makes you wonder what was going through his head. 558 00:16:49,120 --> 00:16:50,720 It really does. 559 00:16:50,720 --> 00:16:52,960 I mean, we're talking about a judge who 560 00:16:52,960 --> 00:16:56,720 is taking bribes, sending kids to juvenile detention. 561 00:16:56,720 --> 00:16:57,280 Or money. 562 00:16:57,280 --> 00:16:57,920 For money. 563 00:16:57,920 --> 00:16:59,080 It's unbelievable. 564 00:16:59,080 --> 00:17:02,920 And then a city controller who stole millions. 565 00:17:02,920 --> 00:17:04,040 Of millions. 566 00:17:04,040 --> 00:17:06,120 Of public funds. 567 00:17:06,120 --> 00:17:08,160 It's hard to understand. 568 00:17:08,160 --> 00:17:10,320 I mean, these aren't small-time offenses. 569 00:17:10,320 --> 00:17:11,400 No, not at all. 570 00:17:11,400 --> 00:17:12,680 These are serious crimes. 571 00:17:12,680 --> 00:17:15,440 It makes you wonder what Biden was thinking. 572 00:17:15,440 --> 00:17:16,480 Right. 573 00:17:16,480 --> 00:17:19,080 Was it just compassion? 574 00:17:19,080 --> 00:17:20,000 It's hard to say. 575 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:22,240 Or was there something else going on? 576 00:17:22,240 --> 00:17:24,640 I mean, some people are saying there were backroom deals. 577 00:17:24,640 --> 00:17:25,120 Right. 578 00:17:25,120 --> 00:17:26,320 Or political favors. 579 00:17:26,320 --> 00:17:27,880 That's always a possibility. 580 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:28,960 It is. 581 00:17:28,960 --> 00:17:30,400 But we have to remember. 582 00:17:30,400 --> 00:17:31,040 Yeah. 583 00:17:31,040 --> 00:17:33,160 The COVID prison releases. 584 00:17:33,160 --> 00:17:34,040 Yeah. 585 00:17:34,040 --> 00:17:35,280 Those could be a factor here. 586 00:17:35,280 --> 00:17:35,640 Right. 587 00:17:35,640 --> 00:17:36,800 They let all those people out. 588 00:17:36,800 --> 00:17:37,920 To slow down the virus. 589 00:17:37,920 --> 00:17:38,760 I exactly. 590 00:17:38,760 --> 00:17:41,680 So now imagine you have these people. 591 00:17:41,680 --> 00:17:42,640 Who were pardoned. 592 00:17:42,640 --> 00:17:43,040 Right. 593 00:17:43,040 --> 00:17:44,120 They'd been on house arrest. 594 00:17:44,120 --> 00:17:45,240 Rebuilding their lives. 595 00:17:45,240 --> 00:17:46,680 And now you're going to send them back. 596 00:17:46,680 --> 00:17:47,720 After all this time. 597 00:17:47,720 --> 00:17:49,200 It would be chaos. 598 00:17:49,200 --> 00:17:50,400 And it wouldn't be right. 599 00:17:50,400 --> 00:17:50,800 No. 600 00:17:50,800 --> 00:17:51,320 You wouldn't. 601 00:17:51,320 --> 00:17:53,360 So maybe the White House was trying to. 602 00:17:53,360 --> 00:17:54,280 Find a solution. 603 00:17:54,280 --> 00:17:54,520 Yeah. 604 00:17:54,520 --> 00:17:55,720 Balance things out. 605 00:17:55,720 --> 00:17:57,560 But it's still a tough one. 606 00:17:57,560 --> 00:17:57,880 It is. 607 00:17:57,880 --> 00:18:00,000 Especially for the people who think. 608 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,440 Yeah. 609 00:18:00,440 --> 00:18:02,480 These criminals should serve their time. 610 00:18:02,480 --> 00:18:03,560 No matter what. 611 00:18:03,560 --> 00:18:06,520 It shows how complicated the justice system is. 612 00:18:06,520 --> 00:18:07,280 It really is. 613 00:18:07,280 --> 00:18:08,480 And how hard it is. 614 00:18:08,480 --> 00:18:09,000 Yeah. 615 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:10,840 To balance all the different factors. 616 00:18:10,840 --> 00:18:12,360 It's not always black and white. 617 00:18:12,360 --> 00:18:14,600 And these pardons really highlight that. 618 00:18:14,600 --> 00:18:15,280 They do. 619 00:18:15,280 --> 00:18:18,640 And this whole debate has spilled over into another issue. 620 00:18:18,640 --> 00:18:19,560 What's that? 621 00:18:19,560 --> 00:18:20,960 Preemptive pardons. 622 00:18:20,960 --> 00:18:21,840 Oh wow. 623 00:18:21,840 --> 00:18:23,880 People are talking about whether Biden should 624 00:18:23,880 --> 00:18:24,840 pardon people. 625 00:18:24,840 --> 00:18:25,360 OK. 626 00:18:25,360 --> 00:18:27,160 Before Trump can even target them. 627 00:18:27,160 --> 00:18:28,640 The whole other set of problems. 628 00:18:28,640 --> 00:18:29,320 It is. 629 00:18:29,320 --> 00:18:31,040 You have people like Bernie Sanders. 630 00:18:31,040 --> 00:18:31,440 Yeah. 631 00:18:31,440 --> 00:18:32,520 Who think it's a good idea. 632 00:18:32,520 --> 00:18:33,960 To protect people from Trump. 633 00:18:33,960 --> 00:18:34,600 Exactly. 634 00:18:34,600 --> 00:18:35,840 But then you have Adam Schiff. 635 00:18:35,840 --> 00:18:36,280 Right. 636 00:18:36,280 --> 00:18:38,400 Who's worried about the precedent it would set. 637 00:18:38,400 --> 00:18:40,080 You can't just pardon everyone. 638 00:18:40,080 --> 00:18:40,320 Yeah. 639 00:18:40,320 --> 00:18:41,600 It undermines the whole system. 640 00:18:41,600 --> 00:18:42,520 Exactly. 641 00:18:42,520 --> 00:18:43,760 It's a tough call. 642 00:18:43,760 --> 00:18:44,120 It is. 643 00:18:44,120 --> 00:18:45,800 You have to weigh protecting people. 644 00:18:45,800 --> 00:18:46,280 Yeah. 645 00:18:46,280 --> 00:18:48,240 Against protecting the system itself. 646 00:18:48,240 --> 00:18:49,760 It's a tough balance. 647 00:18:49,760 --> 00:18:51,280 And it all comes back to. 648 00:18:51,280 --> 00:18:52,520 A party power. 649 00:18:52,520 --> 00:18:54,360 Is it broken? 650 00:18:54,360 --> 00:18:55,800 Can we fix it? 651 00:18:55,800 --> 00:18:57,360 These are big questions. 652 00:18:57,360 --> 00:18:58,040 They are. 653 00:18:58,040 --> 00:18:59,520 And they've been around for a long time. 654 00:18:59,520 --> 00:19:01,240 Centuries, really? 655 00:19:01,240 --> 00:19:03,560 The pardon power is in the Constitution. 656 00:19:03,560 --> 00:19:05,000 So to change it. 657 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:06,800 You need an amendment. 658 00:19:06,800 --> 00:19:07,880 Good luck with that. 659 00:19:07,880 --> 00:19:08,360 Yeah. 660 00:19:08,360 --> 00:19:08,960 Not going to happen. 661 00:19:08,960 --> 00:19:10,400 And even if you could. 662 00:19:10,400 --> 00:19:10,800 Yeah. 663 00:19:10,800 --> 00:19:11,880 How do you fix it? 664 00:19:11,880 --> 00:19:13,920 Without creating new problems. 665 00:19:13,920 --> 00:19:14,400 Right. 666 00:19:14,400 --> 00:19:15,320 That's the challenge. 667 00:19:15,320 --> 00:19:16,240 It's a tough one. 668 00:19:16,240 --> 00:19:16,720 It is. 669 00:19:16,720 --> 00:19:18,200 So we're left with this system. 670 00:19:18,200 --> 00:19:19,760 That's both essential. 671 00:19:19,760 --> 00:19:20,800 And flawed. 672 00:19:20,800 --> 00:19:21,680 It's a dilemma. 673 00:19:21,680 --> 00:19:23,080 It really is. 674 00:19:23,080 --> 00:19:24,680 It reminds us that power. 675 00:19:24,680 --> 00:19:26,160 Even with good intentions. 676 00:19:26,160 --> 00:19:27,160 Can be misused. 677 00:19:27,160 --> 00:19:27,840 Absolutely. 678 00:19:27,840 --> 00:19:28,680 We have to be careful. 679 00:19:28,680 --> 00:19:29,600 And stay informed. 680 00:19:29,600 --> 00:19:30,760 Exactly. 681 00:19:30,760 --> 00:19:31,200 OK. 682 00:19:31,200 --> 00:19:32,240 Let's head back to Germany. 683 00:19:32,240 --> 00:19:33,120 Back to Germany. 684 00:19:33,120 --> 00:19:33,280 Yeah. 685 00:19:33,280 --> 00:19:34,640 Remember that political shakeup? 686 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:35,120 Oh yeah. 687 00:19:35,120 --> 00:19:36,440 The no confidence vote. 688 00:19:36,440 --> 00:19:37,920 It seemed so sudden. 689 00:19:37,920 --> 00:19:38,360 It did. 690 00:19:38,360 --> 00:19:39,280 But it turns out. 691 00:19:39,280 --> 00:19:39,880 Yeah. 692 00:19:39,880 --> 00:19:42,520 Schultz might have planned the whole thing. 693 00:19:42,520 --> 00:19:43,320 What? 694 00:19:43,320 --> 00:19:44,960 He might have orchestrated that vote. 695 00:19:44,960 --> 00:19:46,600 To get an early election. 696 00:19:46,600 --> 00:19:47,520 That's right. 697 00:19:47,520 --> 00:19:48,680 It's incredible. 698 00:19:48,680 --> 00:19:49,600 It's a risky move. 699 00:19:49,600 --> 00:19:50,360 It is. 700 00:19:50,360 --> 00:19:51,240 But it could pay off. 701 00:19:51,240 --> 00:19:52,520 If he wins. 702 00:19:52,520 --> 00:19:53,800 Exactly. 703 00:19:53,800 --> 00:19:55,040 But why did he do it? 704 00:19:55,040 --> 00:19:56,000 That's the question. 705 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,800 Well, his government was falling apart. 706 00:19:57,800 --> 00:19:58,200 Right. 707 00:19:58,200 --> 00:19:59,320 And Germany's facing. 708 00:19:59,320 --> 00:20:00,480 A lot of challenges. 709 00:20:00,480 --> 00:20:00,720 Right. 710 00:20:00,720 --> 00:20:02,080 Both at home and abroad. 711 00:20:02,080 --> 00:20:03,560 And with Trump coming back. 712 00:20:03,560 --> 00:20:04,080 Yeah. 713 00:20:04,080 --> 00:20:04,880 It's a whole new world. 714 00:20:04,880 --> 00:20:06,680 It's like he's trying to get ahead of the curve. 715 00:20:06,680 --> 00:20:07,880 It's a smart strategy. 716 00:20:07,880 --> 00:20:08,600 If it works. 717 00:20:08,600 --> 00:20:10,640 It shows you how quickly things can change. 718 00:20:10,640 --> 00:20:11,680 In politics. 719 00:20:11,680 --> 00:20:13,080 You have to be adaptable. 720 00:20:13,080 --> 00:20:13,840 And strategic. 721 00:20:13,840 --> 00:20:15,480 And in the results of this election. 722 00:20:15,480 --> 00:20:16,400 They're going to be important. 723 00:20:16,400 --> 00:20:17,360 Not just for Germany. 724 00:20:17,360 --> 00:20:18,400 But for everyone. 725 00:20:18,400 --> 00:20:20,280 It reminds us that we're all connected. 726 00:20:20,280 --> 00:20:21,520 What happens in one place. 727 00:20:21,520 --> 00:20:22,600 Affects us all. 728 00:20:22,600 --> 00:20:23,440 Exactly. 729 00:20:23,440 --> 00:20:25,440 That's why it's so important to stay informed. 730 00:20:25,440 --> 00:20:26,200 And engage. 731 00:20:26,200 --> 00:20:27,680 And to keep digging deeper. 732 00:20:27,680 --> 00:20:29,720 To understand what's really going on. 733 00:20:29,720 --> 00:20:32,360 Well, this deep dive has taken us all over the place. 734 00:20:32,360 --> 00:20:33,280 We've covered a lot. 735 00:20:33,280 --> 00:20:35,360 From pardons to espionage. 736 00:20:35,360 --> 00:20:38,160 To tech giants and video games. 737 00:20:38,160 --> 00:20:39,320 We've talked about power. 738 00:20:39,320 --> 00:20:41,360 And how it can be used and abused. 739 00:20:41,360 --> 00:20:43,480 And the importance of critical thinking. 740 00:20:43,480 --> 00:20:46,040 In a world full of information. 741 00:20:46,040 --> 00:20:47,360 So what are your takeaways? 742 00:20:47,360 --> 00:20:49,360 They'll stuck with you. 743 00:20:49,360 --> 00:20:51,080 I think for me. 744 00:20:51,080 --> 00:20:51,760 Yeah. 745 00:20:51,760 --> 00:20:55,200 It's the reminder that even with all the challenges. 746 00:20:55,200 --> 00:20:55,720 Yeah. 747 00:20:55,720 --> 00:20:58,720 There's still so much ingenuity. 748 00:20:58,720 --> 00:21:00,040 Resilience. 749 00:21:00,040 --> 00:21:01,880 People are still striving for knowledge. 750 00:21:01,880 --> 00:21:03,720 And that's what matters. 751 00:21:03,720 --> 00:21:05,240 That's what keeps us moving forward. 752 00:21:05,240 --> 00:21:06,600 Absolutely. 753 00:21:06,600 --> 00:21:08,160 So as we face the future. 754 00:21:08,160 --> 00:21:09,920 Let's keep talking to each other. 755 00:21:09,920 --> 00:21:11,440 Keep thinking critically. 756 00:21:11,440 --> 00:21:13,560 And keep searching for the truth. 757 00:21:13,560 --> 00:21:14,720 Well said. 758 00:21:14,720 --> 00:21:16,480 Thanks for joining us on this deep dive. 759 00:21:16,480 --> 00:21:18,040 It's been a pleasure. 760 00:21:18,040 --> 00:21:19,400 Until next time. 761 00:21:19,400 --> 00:21:20,520 Keep questioning. 762 00:21:20,520 --> 00:21:21,520 Keep learning. 763 00:21:21,520 --> 00:21:38,760 And keep engaging with the world.