1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,040 Welcome back everybody for another deep dive. 2 00:00:03,040 --> 00:00:05,060 And today we're gonna be looking 3 00:00:05,060 --> 00:00:08,600 at the US political landscape. 4 00:00:08,600 --> 00:00:10,000 Things are always changing. 5 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,000 Always shifting. 6 00:00:11,000 --> 00:00:12,000 Yeah, always shifting. 7 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:16,160 And we've got some pretty juicy stuff to cover this time. 8 00:00:16,160 --> 00:00:17,160 We do. 9 00:00:17,160 --> 00:00:19,640 Yeah, so Electoral Vote has been doing 10 00:00:19,640 --> 00:00:21,840 some great analysis as always. 11 00:00:21,840 --> 00:00:22,680 They always do. 12 00:00:22,680 --> 00:00:24,600 And we're gonna be taking a look 13 00:00:24,600 --> 00:00:26,000 at some of their recent articles 14 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:28,360 to kind of get a sense of what's going on 15 00:00:28,360 --> 00:00:30,400 and what to watch out for in the coming years. 16 00:00:30,400 --> 00:00:32,960 Yeah, and it's remarkable how these 17 00:00:32,960 --> 00:00:36,880 seemingly isolated events can kind of converge 18 00:00:36,880 --> 00:00:39,360 and create these moments of political tension 19 00:00:39,360 --> 00:00:40,440 and opportunity. 20 00:00:40,440 --> 00:00:42,000 So that's what we're gonna kind of unpack today. 21 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,840 For sure. 22 00:00:42,840 --> 00:00:43,680 Starting with the Senate. 23 00:00:43,680 --> 00:00:44,520 The Senate, exactly. 24 00:00:44,520 --> 00:00:45,360 Yeah. 25 00:00:45,360 --> 00:00:47,120 So first up, we've got Florida. 26 00:00:47,120 --> 00:00:50,080 And this is always a hotbed of political activity. 27 00:00:50,080 --> 00:00:52,120 Oh yeah, always something going on in Florida. 28 00:00:52,120 --> 00:00:55,320 Yeah, and we've got two Senate seats 29 00:00:55,320 --> 00:00:57,560 that are potentially up for grabs, 30 00:00:57,560 --> 00:00:59,440 which is pretty wild. 31 00:00:59,440 --> 00:01:00,880 Yeah, that's gonna be something to watch. 32 00:01:00,880 --> 00:01:04,680 And it seems like every ambitious Republican in the state 33 00:01:04,680 --> 00:01:06,400 is eyeing these seats. 34 00:01:06,400 --> 00:01:09,480 So, you know, this could be a real bloodbath. 35 00:01:09,480 --> 00:01:10,720 Yeah, I think it's safe to say that 36 00:01:10,720 --> 00:01:13,560 Governor DeSantis' appointment of Ashley Moody 37 00:01:13,560 --> 00:01:16,520 to fill Rubio's seat was not a surprise to anyone. 38 00:01:16,520 --> 00:01:17,680 To nobody. 39 00:01:17,680 --> 00:01:19,360 She's already popular with voters. 40 00:01:19,360 --> 00:01:21,320 So that's not really gonna be an issue. 41 00:01:21,320 --> 00:01:24,040 But it does create another vacancy for DeSantis to fill. 42 00:01:24,040 --> 00:01:25,280 Exactly. 43 00:01:25,280 --> 00:01:27,520 But this appointment triggers a special election 44 00:01:27,520 --> 00:01:28,560 in 2026. 45 00:01:28,560 --> 00:01:29,400 Right. 46 00:01:29,400 --> 00:01:32,000 And now we have some big names like representatives 47 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:34,040 Kat Kamak and Corey Mills, 48 00:01:34,040 --> 00:01:36,160 who are potentially jumping into the race. 49 00:01:36,160 --> 00:01:37,840 So this is gonna be a real showdown. 50 00:01:37,840 --> 00:01:38,680 Yeah. 51 00:01:38,680 --> 00:01:40,920 And we also can't forget about DeSantis himself. 52 00:01:40,920 --> 00:01:41,760 Oh, that's right. 53 00:01:41,760 --> 00:01:42,600 He's term limited. 54 00:01:42,600 --> 00:01:43,440 He is. 55 00:01:43,440 --> 00:01:44,280 In 2026. 56 00:01:44,280 --> 00:01:46,320 Yes, so you've got all these ambitious Republicans 57 00:01:46,320 --> 00:01:49,200 and they're all vying for a very limited number 58 00:01:49,200 --> 00:01:51,200 of powerful positions. 59 00:01:51,200 --> 00:01:52,560 It's a lot of political ambition. 60 00:01:52,560 --> 00:01:53,400 It is. 61 00:01:53,400 --> 00:01:55,440 Yeah, so do you think all this infighting 62 00:01:55,440 --> 00:01:57,720 among the Republicans could actually open a door 63 00:01:57,720 --> 00:01:59,680 for the Democrats? 64 00:01:59,680 --> 00:02:01,480 Well, that's an interesting question. 65 00:02:02,640 --> 00:02:04,400 You know, Florida is definitely trending red. 66 00:02:04,400 --> 00:02:05,240 It is. 67 00:02:06,760 --> 00:02:09,560 But all this competition within the party, 68 00:02:09,560 --> 00:02:11,240 you know, it could create an opportunity 69 00:02:11,240 --> 00:02:13,520 for a strong Democratic candidate. 70 00:02:13,520 --> 00:02:16,200 You know, the Republican vote could get split 71 00:02:16,200 --> 00:02:17,880 among all these different contenders 72 00:02:17,880 --> 00:02:20,040 and that could allow a Democrat to slip through. 73 00:02:20,040 --> 00:02:20,960 Right, right. 74 00:02:20,960 --> 00:02:21,960 I mean, it's a long shot. 75 00:02:21,960 --> 00:02:22,800 Sure. 76 00:02:22,800 --> 00:02:24,240 But you know, it's definitely something to watch. 77 00:02:24,240 --> 00:02:25,080 Definitely. 78 00:02:25,080 --> 00:02:27,840 Even if a Democrat doesn't win outright, 79 00:02:27,840 --> 00:02:30,280 there's still a potential upside for them, right? 80 00:02:30,280 --> 00:02:31,120 That's right. 81 00:02:31,120 --> 00:02:33,360 Because remember, several of the Florida representatives 82 00:02:33,360 --> 00:02:35,640 who are considering running for Senate or governor 83 00:02:35,640 --> 00:02:37,800 would have to resign their house seats 84 00:02:37,800 --> 00:02:39,320 once they qualify as candidates. 85 00:02:39,320 --> 00:02:40,160 Right. 86 00:02:40,160 --> 00:02:41,240 So that could shift the balance of power 87 00:02:41,240 --> 00:02:42,320 in those house races. 88 00:02:42,320 --> 00:02:43,160 Absolutely. 89 00:02:43,160 --> 00:02:44,600 That ripple effect from the Senate race 90 00:02:44,600 --> 00:02:47,400 could have significant consequences down the ballot. 91 00:02:47,400 --> 00:02:48,240 Yeah. 92 00:02:48,240 --> 00:02:49,960 You know, creating opportunities for Democrats 93 00:02:49,960 --> 00:02:51,360 to pick up seats in the house. 94 00:02:51,360 --> 00:02:52,960 That's a great point, yeah. 95 00:02:52,960 --> 00:02:55,560 All right, so let's switch gears a little bit. 96 00:02:55,560 --> 00:02:56,240 OK. 97 00:02:56,240 --> 00:02:59,080 And head north to Ohio, where we've 98 00:02:59,080 --> 00:03:01,160 got another Senate seat about to open up. 99 00:03:01,160 --> 00:03:01,600 Right. 100 00:03:01,600 --> 00:03:03,120 Senator Vance is stepping down. 101 00:03:03,120 --> 00:03:03,640 Yes, he is. 102 00:03:03,640 --> 00:03:06,760 Which leaves Governor DeWine with a bit of a tricky situation. 103 00:03:06,760 --> 00:03:08,680 A tricky situation indeed. 104 00:03:08,680 --> 00:03:10,000 He's got a coin replacement. 105 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:10,440 Right. 106 00:03:10,440 --> 00:03:15,280 And his preferred choice, Lieutenant Governor Husted, 107 00:03:15,280 --> 00:03:17,480 seems more interested in running for governor 108 00:03:17,480 --> 00:03:19,120 than taking a Senate seat. 109 00:03:19,120 --> 00:03:20,080 Oh, interesting. 110 00:03:20,080 --> 00:03:20,360 Yeah. 111 00:03:20,360 --> 00:03:22,040 So that kind of throws a wrench in the works. 112 00:03:22,040 --> 00:03:22,760 It does. 113 00:03:22,760 --> 00:03:25,280 And it brings us to a rather surprising contender. 114 00:03:25,280 --> 00:03:26,080 OK. 115 00:03:26,080 --> 00:03:27,320 Vivek Rameswamy. 116 00:03:27,320 --> 00:03:29,400 Vivek Rameswamy, the venture capitalist. 117 00:03:29,400 --> 00:03:29,880 Yes. 118 00:03:29,880 --> 00:03:33,840 With, shall we say, limited political experience? 119 00:03:33,840 --> 00:03:34,680 That's one way to put it. 120 00:03:34,680 --> 00:03:36,200 Yeah, that would be an interesting choice. 121 00:03:36,200 --> 00:03:39,360 Some are speculating that this could be a strategic move 122 00:03:39,360 --> 00:03:40,400 by DeWine. 123 00:03:40,400 --> 00:03:44,520 You know, maybe a favor to former President Trump, who, 124 00:03:44,520 --> 00:03:48,560 according to some sources, is looking to, shall we say, 125 00:03:48,560 --> 00:03:50,720 redirect Rameswamy's ambitions. 126 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:52,560 Oh, so get him out of his hair, basically. 127 00:03:52,560 --> 00:03:53,480 Essentially, yes. 128 00:03:53,480 --> 00:03:53,720 Yeah. 129 00:03:53,720 --> 00:03:56,360 So DeWine appoints Rameswamy, potentially gets him out 130 00:03:56,360 --> 00:03:59,400 of Trump's orbit, but then risks losing the seat 131 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:02,680 to Sherrod Brown in the 2026 special election. 132 00:04:02,680 --> 00:04:03,200 Exactly. 133 00:04:03,200 --> 00:04:04,000 It's a gamble. 134 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:04,640 It is. 135 00:04:04,640 --> 00:04:07,400 And appointing someone with little political experience 136 00:04:07,400 --> 00:04:09,400 to such a high profile position, you know, 137 00:04:09,400 --> 00:04:11,120 it could backfire on the GOP. 138 00:04:11,120 --> 00:04:11,800 Yeah. 139 00:04:11,800 --> 00:04:14,480 On the other hand, having Rameswamy in the Senate 140 00:04:14,480 --> 00:04:16,920 for two years, that could present some challenges 141 00:04:16,920 --> 00:04:18,000 for both sides of the aisle. 142 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,400 I can already see the headlines. 143 00:04:19,400 --> 00:04:20,520 I think we all can. 144 00:04:20,520 --> 00:04:21,160 Oh, man. 145 00:04:21,160 --> 00:04:22,720 All right, well, this is just the beginning, 146 00:04:22,720 --> 00:04:24,480 and we've already got a lot to untrack. 147 00:04:24,480 --> 00:04:28,280 But before we dive into how the media is adapting 148 00:04:28,280 --> 00:04:30,840 to this new political landscape, let's 149 00:04:30,840 --> 00:04:32,800 take a moment to consider what all of this 150 00:04:32,800 --> 00:04:34,840 means for you, our listeners. 151 00:04:34,840 --> 00:04:37,920 That's right, because these Senate races, 152 00:04:37,920 --> 00:04:41,280 they may seem like these distant political games, 153 00:04:41,280 --> 00:04:44,520 but their outcomes can have a real impact on your life. 154 00:04:44,520 --> 00:04:45,240 Absolutely. 155 00:04:45,240 --> 00:04:47,800 You know, they can influence the direction of policy, 156 00:04:47,800 --> 00:04:51,440 the confirmation of judges, and even the balance of power 157 00:04:51,440 --> 00:04:52,640 in Washington. 158 00:04:52,640 --> 00:04:55,240 So it's important to stay informed and engaged, 159 00:04:55,240 --> 00:04:57,840 because what happens in Florida and Ohio, 160 00:04:57,840 --> 00:04:59,560 it could ultimately affect all of this. 161 00:04:59,560 --> 00:05:00,360 Excellent point. 162 00:05:00,360 --> 00:05:03,040 OK, so let's move on to how the media is navigating 163 00:05:03,040 --> 00:05:05,320 these choppy political waters. 164 00:05:05,320 --> 00:05:07,120 Things are already getting pretty interesting 165 00:05:07,120 --> 00:05:09,520 with some media outlets seemingly 166 00:05:09,520 --> 00:05:12,800 trying to stay in the good graces of the new administration. 167 00:05:12,800 --> 00:05:17,040 It's fascinating, isn't it, how the media landscape shifts 168 00:05:17,040 --> 00:05:19,960 and evolves in response to these political changes? 169 00:05:19,960 --> 00:05:20,680 It is. 170 00:05:20,680 --> 00:05:21,440 Yeah, it really is. 171 00:05:21,440 --> 00:05:23,640 It's a delicate dance they have to do right. 172 00:05:23,640 --> 00:05:24,160 It is. 173 00:05:24,160 --> 00:05:26,400 Like, maintain their journalistic integrity, 174 00:05:26,400 --> 00:05:30,880 but also navigate the reality of, you know. 175 00:05:30,880 --> 00:05:31,800 New political climate. 176 00:05:31,800 --> 00:05:33,120 A new political climate. 177 00:05:33,120 --> 00:05:36,520 Yeah, and we're seeing some interesting examples 178 00:05:36,520 --> 00:05:38,400 of how they're trying to do that. 179 00:05:38,400 --> 00:05:41,240 Like, take the Washington Post, for instance. 180 00:05:41,240 --> 00:05:44,320 They've been known for their hard-hitting journalism, 181 00:05:44,320 --> 00:05:48,640 especially with that Democracy Dies in Darkness slogan. 182 00:05:48,640 --> 00:05:51,600 But lately, there's been this subtle shift. 183 00:05:51,600 --> 00:05:53,760 Their tone and their strategy. 184 00:05:53,760 --> 00:05:56,920 They've definitely toned down the Democracy Dies in Darkness 185 00:05:56,920 --> 00:05:58,000 Yeah, they have. 186 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:58,560 Haven't they? 187 00:05:58,560 --> 00:06:00,160 And that new mission statement, 188 00:06:00,160 --> 00:06:04,520 riveting storytelling for all of America. 189 00:06:04,520 --> 00:06:07,560 It's a little ambiguous. 190 00:06:07,560 --> 00:06:08,360 Ambiguous, softer. 191 00:06:08,360 --> 00:06:08,860 Yeah. 192 00:06:08,860 --> 00:06:10,120 Softer, yeah. 193 00:06:10,120 --> 00:06:10,640 A little bit. 194 00:06:10,640 --> 00:06:13,120 Like, are they trying to not be a target? 195 00:06:13,120 --> 00:06:14,360 Yeah, it makes you wonder. 196 00:06:14,360 --> 00:06:15,840 In this new political environment. 197 00:06:15,840 --> 00:06:17,920 And it's not just the slogan, right? 198 00:06:17,920 --> 00:06:20,160 They're also putting a lot of emphasis on, like, happy 199 00:06:20,160 --> 00:06:22,840 customers and making money. 200 00:06:22,840 --> 00:06:25,280 Which sounds more like a business strategy 201 00:06:25,280 --> 00:06:26,760 and a commitment to. 202 00:06:26,760 --> 00:06:28,000 Investigative journalism. 203 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:28,520 Yeah. 204 00:06:28,520 --> 00:06:29,040 Yeah. 205 00:06:29,040 --> 00:06:31,240 And it's interesting this shift seems to coincide 206 00:06:31,240 --> 00:06:34,840 with several, like, high-profile journalists 207 00:06:34,840 --> 00:06:35,840 leaving the paper. 208 00:06:35,840 --> 00:06:36,840 It does, doesn't it? 209 00:06:36,840 --> 00:06:39,440 So it's a development worth watching. 210 00:06:39,440 --> 00:06:40,560 Yes, definitely. 211 00:06:40,560 --> 00:06:43,320 And then there's this whole plan to become, like, 212 00:06:43,320 --> 00:06:46,160 an AI-fueled platform for news. 213 00:06:46,160 --> 00:06:47,040 Oh, yeah. 214 00:06:47,040 --> 00:06:49,080 I got to say, that makes me a little uneasy. 215 00:06:49,080 --> 00:06:51,160 Yeah, it's a bold move, for sure. 216 00:06:51,160 --> 00:06:54,200 And it's not without its risks. 217 00:06:54,200 --> 00:06:57,360 You know, relying on AI to curate and deliver the news 218 00:06:57,360 --> 00:06:59,880 raises all sorts of questions about potential biases. 219 00:06:59,880 --> 00:07:00,560 Right. 220 00:07:00,560 --> 00:07:03,240 And, you know, the spread of misinformation. 221 00:07:03,240 --> 00:07:03,560 Right. 222 00:07:03,560 --> 00:07:05,640 Because the algorithms are only as good as. 223 00:07:05,640 --> 00:07:06,960 The data they're trained on. 224 00:07:06,960 --> 00:07:08,160 The data, exactly. 225 00:07:08,160 --> 00:07:10,920 The data can be, you know, flawed or incomplete. 226 00:07:10,920 --> 00:07:11,240 Right. 227 00:07:11,240 --> 00:07:14,640 It's like they're prioritizing speed and efficiency 228 00:07:14,640 --> 00:07:16,800 over, like, accuracy and depth. 229 00:07:16,800 --> 00:07:17,160 Yeah. 230 00:07:17,160 --> 00:07:17,640 You know? 231 00:07:17,640 --> 00:07:20,400 I hope they don't lose sight of the importance 232 00:07:20,400 --> 00:07:23,880 of, like, careful human-driven journalism. 233 00:07:23,880 --> 00:07:25,080 Yes, exactly. 234 00:07:25,080 --> 00:07:27,040 You know, it's a crucial balance. 235 00:07:27,040 --> 00:07:27,640 It is, I know. 236 00:07:27,640 --> 00:07:28,280 Right, to strike. 237 00:07:28,280 --> 00:07:28,800 For sure. 238 00:07:28,800 --> 00:07:30,800 And it's not just the Washington Post, either. 239 00:07:30,800 --> 00:07:34,080 Like, CNN also seems to be making some adjustments. 240 00:07:34,080 --> 00:07:34,760 They do. 241 00:07:34,760 --> 00:07:38,320 They've reportedly moved Jim Acosta. 242 00:07:38,320 --> 00:07:38,840 Oh, yeah. 243 00:07:38,840 --> 00:07:40,320 You know, who? 244 00:07:40,320 --> 00:07:40,920 He wasn't exactly. 245 00:07:40,920 --> 00:07:41,640 Tohom's favorite? 246 00:07:41,640 --> 00:07:42,680 No, he was not a fan of it. 247 00:07:42,680 --> 00:07:45,160 From his primetime slot to. 248 00:07:45,160 --> 00:07:46,200 The midnight hour. 249 00:07:46,200 --> 00:07:46,920 The midnight hour. 250 00:07:46,920 --> 00:07:48,440 That's a pretty big demotion. 251 00:07:48,440 --> 00:07:48,880 It is. 252 00:07:48,880 --> 00:07:50,280 You know, it's got to be a tough pill to swallow. 253 00:07:50,280 --> 00:07:53,280 Yeah, the overnight shift is often seen as a less desirable 254 00:07:53,280 --> 00:07:54,480 slot in TV news. 255 00:07:54,480 --> 00:07:55,400 Right. 256 00:07:55,400 --> 00:07:56,880 So moving Acosta there. 257 00:07:56,880 --> 00:07:57,360 Yeah. 258 00:07:57,360 --> 00:07:59,120 You know, it could be interpreted as a way 259 00:07:59,120 --> 00:08:00,840 to minimize his visibility. 260 00:08:00,840 --> 00:08:01,240 Right. 261 00:08:01,240 --> 00:08:03,400 And, you know, potential for controversy. 262 00:08:03,400 --> 00:08:05,200 It's definitely a sign of the times. 263 00:08:05,200 --> 00:08:05,920 It is. 264 00:08:05,920 --> 00:08:06,680 Yeah. 265 00:08:06,680 --> 00:08:10,200 And speaking of CNN, there's this fascinating defamation 266 00:08:10,200 --> 00:08:13,120 lawsuit that was filed against them by Zachary Young. 267 00:08:13,120 --> 00:08:13,400 Oh, yeah. 268 00:08:13,400 --> 00:08:17,480 You know, the Navy veteran who's been extracting refugees 269 00:08:17,480 --> 00:08:20,280 from Afghanistan and other dangerous places. 270 00:08:20,280 --> 00:08:22,440 Yeah, this case has been getting a lot of attention. 271 00:08:22,440 --> 00:08:23,000 It has. 272 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:24,800 Especially from right wing media outlets. 273 00:08:24,800 --> 00:08:25,440 Right. 274 00:08:25,440 --> 00:08:28,880 Young claims that CNN defamed him by implying 275 00:08:28,880 --> 00:08:31,240 that he was engaged in illegal activities 276 00:08:31,240 --> 00:08:34,040 during his work extracting Afghans. 277 00:08:34,040 --> 00:08:37,560 So basically, Young was charging the substantial fee 278 00:08:37,560 --> 00:08:40,000 to help these Afghans escape. 279 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,840 And CNN did a report on this. 280 00:08:41,840 --> 00:08:43,520 And they used the phrase black market. 281 00:08:43,520 --> 00:08:44,040 Right. 282 00:08:44,040 --> 00:08:45,960 And Young argues that that language 283 00:08:45,960 --> 00:08:47,880 implied that he was breaking the law. 284 00:08:47,880 --> 00:08:48,840 Which he denies. 285 00:08:48,840 --> 00:08:50,040 Which he denies, yes. 286 00:08:50,040 --> 00:08:51,160 It's a complex case. 287 00:08:51,160 --> 00:08:51,720 It is. 288 00:08:51,720 --> 00:08:53,400 And it raises questions about the limits 289 00:08:53,400 --> 00:08:54,560 of journalistic freedom. 290 00:08:54,560 --> 00:08:55,280 For sure. 291 00:08:55,280 --> 00:08:57,480 And the potential for media bias, you know, 292 00:08:57,480 --> 00:09:00,320 proving defamation, is a high bar legally. 293 00:09:00,320 --> 00:09:00,920 Yeah. 294 00:09:00,920 --> 00:09:02,320 You got to really show intent. 295 00:09:02,320 --> 00:09:02,920 Right. 296 00:09:02,920 --> 00:09:04,840 Young would have to demonstrate that CNN 297 00:09:04,840 --> 00:09:08,840 acted with actual malice or reckless disregard for the truth. 298 00:09:08,840 --> 00:09:10,160 Well, it'll be interesting to see 299 00:09:10,160 --> 00:09:11,760 how this plays out in court. 300 00:09:11,760 --> 00:09:12,280 It will. 301 00:09:12,280 --> 00:09:14,840 It definitely touches on some very sensitive issues. 302 00:09:14,840 --> 00:09:15,320 It does. 303 00:09:15,320 --> 00:09:17,400 Surrounding media coverage. 304 00:09:17,400 --> 00:09:21,280 Especially in this kind of politically charged environment. 305 00:09:21,280 --> 00:09:24,640 It's a case that could have significant implications 306 00:09:24,640 --> 00:09:27,600 for the way news organizations report 307 00:09:27,600 --> 00:09:29,800 on controversial figures. 308 00:09:29,800 --> 00:09:30,120 Yeah. 309 00:09:30,120 --> 00:09:31,520 And it's a case of events. 310 00:09:31,520 --> 00:09:32,040 Yeah. 311 00:09:32,040 --> 00:09:33,560 Especially when those events are tied 312 00:09:33,560 --> 00:09:35,680 to sensitive political issues. 313 00:09:35,680 --> 00:09:36,200 All right. 314 00:09:36,200 --> 00:09:37,920 So for a bit of a lighter note, let's 315 00:09:37,920 --> 00:09:41,240 talk about former President Trump's latest move, shall we? 316 00:09:41,240 --> 00:09:41,720 OK. 317 00:09:41,720 --> 00:09:45,400 He's appointed Mel Gibson, John Voight, and Sylvester 318 00:09:45,400 --> 00:09:47,720 Stallone as special ambassadors. 319 00:09:47,720 --> 00:09:48,480 To Hollywood. 320 00:09:48,480 --> 00:09:49,440 To Hollywood. 321 00:09:49,440 --> 00:09:50,040 Interesting. 322 00:09:50,040 --> 00:09:51,920 What do you make of that? 323 00:09:51,920 --> 00:09:54,440 It's a rather unconventional move, to say the least. 324 00:09:54,440 --> 00:09:55,240 It is. 325 00:09:55,240 --> 00:09:57,840 It's hard to say what tangible impact these ambassadors will 326 00:09:57,840 --> 00:09:58,440 actually have. 327 00:09:58,440 --> 00:09:58,920 Right. 328 00:09:58,920 --> 00:10:02,040 They're somewhat waning star power 329 00:10:02,040 --> 00:10:03,120 in the industry these days. 330 00:10:03,120 --> 00:10:03,720 Right. 331 00:10:03,720 --> 00:10:09,840 But it could be seen as a symbolic gesture. 332 00:10:09,840 --> 00:10:10,120 OK. 333 00:10:10,120 --> 00:10:12,160 Maybe an attempt to bridge the gap 334 00:10:12,160 --> 00:10:14,160 between the entertainment industry 335 00:10:14,160 --> 00:10:15,400 and the new administration. 336 00:10:15,400 --> 00:10:17,320 Or maybe it's just a way for Trump to like. 337 00:10:17,320 --> 00:10:17,960 Stay relevant. 338 00:10:17,960 --> 00:10:18,600 Stay relevant. 339 00:10:18,600 --> 00:10:18,920 Yeah. 340 00:10:18,920 --> 00:10:20,000 Stay in the conversation. 341 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,160 Stay in the headlines. 342 00:10:21,160 --> 00:10:21,360 Right. 343 00:10:21,360 --> 00:10:23,360 He's always been good at generating headlines. 344 00:10:23,360 --> 00:10:24,040 He has. 345 00:10:24,040 --> 00:10:26,440 So this is just another way to do that. 346 00:10:26,440 --> 00:10:26,960 Yeah. 347 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:29,960 It's definitely a shrewd move from a publicity standpoint. 348 00:10:29,960 --> 00:10:32,240 It'll be interesting to see how Hollywood studios respond 349 00:10:32,240 --> 00:10:34,240 to this, especially Disney. 350 00:10:34,240 --> 00:10:34,720 Right. 351 00:10:34,720 --> 00:10:36,960 They've had their own kind of complex relationship 352 00:10:36,960 --> 00:10:37,520 with Trump. 353 00:10:37,520 --> 00:10:38,120 They have. 354 00:10:38,120 --> 00:10:38,720 In the past. 355 00:10:38,720 --> 00:10:41,560 And their upcoming Star Wars film 356 00:10:41,560 --> 00:10:43,920 is sure to be a blockbuster. 357 00:10:43,920 --> 00:10:44,400 It is. 358 00:10:44,400 --> 00:10:47,560 Could this appointment influence their creative decisions 359 00:10:47,560 --> 00:10:49,160 in any way? 360 00:10:49,160 --> 00:10:50,840 It's a possibility. 361 00:10:50,840 --> 00:10:54,880 But Disney is this global company. 362 00:10:54,880 --> 00:10:55,320 Right. 363 00:10:55,320 --> 00:10:56,520 With a diverse audience. 364 00:10:56,520 --> 00:10:58,320 So they're likely to be pretty cautious. 365 00:10:58,320 --> 00:10:59,120 Right. 366 00:10:59,120 --> 00:11:02,240 About alienating any segment of their fan base. 367 00:11:02,240 --> 00:11:02,880 Yeah. 368 00:11:02,880 --> 00:11:03,120 All right. 369 00:11:03,120 --> 00:11:06,280 Well, speaking of potentially controversial decisions. 370 00:11:06,280 --> 00:11:06,760 OK. 371 00:11:06,760 --> 00:11:09,080 Let's shift gears and talk about PEPFAR. 372 00:11:09,080 --> 00:11:09,720 Yes. 373 00:11:09,720 --> 00:11:12,000 The AIDS Fighting Initiative in Africa. 374 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,640 An incredibly successful program. 375 00:11:13,640 --> 00:11:14,800 Incredibly successful. 376 00:11:14,800 --> 00:11:16,400 It saved millions of lives. 377 00:11:16,400 --> 00:11:17,000 It has. 378 00:11:17,000 --> 00:11:19,200 But now it's facing this potential threat 379 00:11:19,200 --> 00:11:22,240 from Senator Rish, the chair of the Foreign Relations 380 00:11:22,240 --> 00:11:22,760 Committee. 381 00:11:22,760 --> 00:11:23,080 Right. 382 00:11:23,080 --> 00:11:25,520 PEPFAR has been this remarkable achievement. 383 00:11:25,520 --> 00:11:26,200 It has. 384 00:11:26,200 --> 00:11:28,720 Providing life saving treatment and prevention programs 385 00:11:28,720 --> 00:11:30,400 to millions of people in Africa. 386 00:11:30,400 --> 00:11:32,280 And for a relatively modest cost. 387 00:11:32,280 --> 00:11:34,800 Relatively modest $5 billion per year. 388 00:11:34,800 --> 00:11:35,000 Yeah. 389 00:11:35,000 --> 00:11:35,760 Billion dollars. 390 00:11:35,760 --> 00:11:36,120 Yeah. 391 00:11:36,120 --> 00:11:39,440 It's a testament to the power of global cooperation. 392 00:11:39,440 --> 00:11:39,920 Yeah. 393 00:11:39,920 --> 00:11:42,440 And the impact that well funded initiatives 394 00:11:42,440 --> 00:11:45,160 can have on combating global health challenges. 395 00:11:45,160 --> 00:11:46,120 Absolutely. 396 00:11:46,120 --> 00:11:47,760 It's a truly remarkable program. 397 00:11:47,760 --> 00:11:48,160 It is. 398 00:11:48,160 --> 00:11:50,600 But now Senator Rish is threatening to cut funding. 399 00:11:50,600 --> 00:11:51,480 He is. 400 00:11:51,480 --> 00:11:54,800 And the reason he's given for this potential cut 401 00:11:54,800 --> 00:11:57,800 is well it's pretty surprising. 402 00:11:57,800 --> 00:11:58,080 OK. 403 00:11:58,080 --> 00:11:58,560 Even treat. 404 00:11:58,560 --> 00:12:00,960 Apparently a single clinic in Mozambique. 405 00:12:00,960 --> 00:12:01,880 OK. 406 00:12:01,880 --> 00:12:05,560 Which was receiving a tiny fraction of PEPFAR funds. 407 00:12:05,560 --> 00:12:06,120 OK. 408 00:12:06,120 --> 00:12:07,080 Performed abortions. 409 00:12:07,080 --> 00:12:07,600 OK. 410 00:12:07,600 --> 00:12:09,400 Which violates US law. 411 00:12:09,400 --> 00:12:12,360 So you're telling me the fate of this entire program 412 00:12:12,360 --> 00:12:15,240 which has saved millions of lives is being jeopardized. 413 00:12:15,240 --> 00:12:15,720 Potentially. 414 00:12:15,720 --> 00:12:15,840 Yeah. 415 00:12:15,840 --> 00:12:17,920 Because of one clinic's actions. 416 00:12:17,920 --> 00:12:20,200 It does raise questions about proportionality. 417 00:12:20,200 --> 00:12:20,640 Yeah. 418 00:12:20,640 --> 00:12:23,520 And the potential for political motivations. 419 00:12:23,520 --> 00:12:23,960 Yeah. 420 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:27,200 To overshadow the humanitarian impact of this program. 421 00:12:27,200 --> 00:12:27,560 Right. 422 00:12:27,560 --> 00:12:30,600 So is Senator Rish truly concerned 423 00:12:30,600 --> 00:12:34,000 about this one clinic's actions. 424 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:35,400 It's hard to say for sure. 425 00:12:35,400 --> 00:12:35,840 Right. 426 00:12:35,840 --> 00:12:38,880 The timing of this threat coming so soon 427 00:12:38,880 --> 00:12:40,920 after a new administration takes office. 428 00:12:40,920 --> 00:12:41,400 Yeah. 429 00:12:41,400 --> 00:12:43,280 Suggests that there might be some broader 430 00:12:43,280 --> 00:12:45,200 political calculations at play. 431 00:12:45,200 --> 00:12:46,880 It's a complicated situation. 432 00:12:46,880 --> 00:12:47,520 It is. 433 00:12:47,520 --> 00:12:49,880 And it really highlights how easily politics 434 00:12:49,880 --> 00:12:52,760 can get intertwined with these humanitarian efforts. 435 00:12:52,760 --> 00:12:53,200 Yeah. 436 00:12:53,200 --> 00:12:56,200 So it's crucial to keep a close eye on how this develops. 437 00:12:56,200 --> 00:12:56,600 Absolutely. 438 00:12:56,600 --> 00:12:58,760 And advocate for the continued funding 439 00:12:58,760 --> 00:13:00,680 of this vital program. 440 00:13:00,680 --> 00:13:01,440 It's vital. 441 00:13:01,440 --> 00:13:03,440 It had millions of lives at stake. 442 00:13:03,440 --> 00:13:04,200 They are. 443 00:13:04,200 --> 00:13:04,440 All right. 444 00:13:04,440 --> 00:13:06,000 So let's take a little step back. 445 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,440 OK. 446 00:13:06,440 --> 00:13:08,720 From the current political landscape. 447 00:13:08,720 --> 00:13:12,040 And delve into the world of political predictions. 448 00:13:12,040 --> 00:13:12,720 Always fun. 449 00:13:12,720 --> 00:13:13,280 Yeah. 450 00:13:13,280 --> 00:13:15,040 You know it's always fascinating to look back 451 00:13:15,040 --> 00:13:17,800 and see what the experts got right and wrong. 452 00:13:17,800 --> 00:13:19,200 It is a guilty pleasure isn't it. 453 00:13:19,200 --> 00:13:19,720 It is. 454 00:13:19,720 --> 00:13:22,160 Seeing all those confident assertions just crumble. 455 00:13:22,160 --> 00:13:22,720 Crumble. 456 00:13:22,720 --> 00:13:23,400 Yeah. 457 00:13:23,400 --> 00:13:24,600 In the face of reality. 458 00:13:24,600 --> 00:13:27,000 The electoral vote actually has this whole collection 459 00:13:27,000 --> 00:13:27,840 of predictions. 460 00:13:27,840 --> 00:13:28,440 They do. 461 00:13:28,440 --> 00:13:30,640 That went spectacularly wrong. 462 00:13:30,640 --> 00:13:31,600 They do. 463 00:13:31,600 --> 00:13:31,880 They do. 464 00:13:31,880 --> 00:13:33,600 It's pretty entertaining. 465 00:13:33,600 --> 00:13:34,200 It is. 466 00:13:34,200 --> 00:13:37,880 So remember Derek Thompson's prediction 467 00:13:37,880 --> 00:13:40,560 that 2024 would be this boring election year. 468 00:13:40,560 --> 00:13:41,120 Oh yeah. 469 00:13:41,120 --> 00:13:43,480 I think we can all agree that boring is not 470 00:13:43,480 --> 00:13:44,560 the word that comes to mind. 471 00:13:44,560 --> 00:13:45,120 Not at all. 472 00:13:45,120 --> 00:13:45,680 Not at all. 473 00:13:45,680 --> 00:13:50,560 Between the assassination attempt on Trump, 474 00:13:50,560 --> 00:13:53,120 Biden dropping out and then Harris getting the nomination. 475 00:13:53,120 --> 00:13:55,040 I mean it was anything but predictable. 476 00:13:55,040 --> 00:13:55,440 Yeah. 477 00:13:55,440 --> 00:13:58,560 And then there was John Harwood who was so sure 478 00:13:58,560 --> 00:14:00,320 that Biden wouldn't pardon Hunter. 479 00:14:00,320 --> 00:14:00,640 Oh yeah. 480 00:14:00,640 --> 00:14:01,760 He was adamant about that. 481 00:14:01,760 --> 00:14:04,280 Even after Biden himself said that he wouldn't do it. 482 00:14:04,280 --> 00:14:04,600 Right. 483 00:14:04,600 --> 00:14:06,040 And then boom a pardon. 484 00:14:06,040 --> 00:14:06,720 A pardon. 485 00:14:06,720 --> 00:14:09,280 It just goes to show you that in politics 486 00:14:09,280 --> 00:14:10,840 things can change so quickly. 487 00:14:10,840 --> 00:14:11,480 They can. 488 00:14:11,480 --> 00:14:13,920 And even the most ironclad pronouncements 489 00:14:13,920 --> 00:14:14,680 can be overturned. 490 00:14:14,680 --> 00:14:16,360 Absolutely. 491 00:14:16,360 --> 00:14:19,520 Rob Reiner also had a pretty memorable prediction. 492 00:14:19,520 --> 00:14:20,440 Oh yeah he did. 493 00:14:20,440 --> 00:14:22,720 He said that a woman would give birth 494 00:14:22,720 --> 00:14:25,000 to a renewal of our democracy. 495 00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:28,560 He was so sure that Harris would win. 496 00:14:28,560 --> 00:14:30,240 Yeah I think he. 497 00:14:30,240 --> 00:14:30,960 Let his hopes. 498 00:14:30,960 --> 00:14:32,480 Let his hopes get the better of him. 499 00:14:32,480 --> 00:14:34,160 Influences analysis a little bit there. 500 00:14:34,160 --> 00:14:35,080 Yeah it happens. 501 00:14:35,080 --> 00:14:35,680 It does. 502 00:14:35,680 --> 00:14:36,480 To the best of us. 503 00:14:36,480 --> 00:14:37,200 It does. 504 00:14:37,200 --> 00:14:40,600 And who could forget Scott Galloway's prediction 505 00:14:40,600 --> 00:14:44,240 that Elon Musk would either lose control of Twitter or sell it. 506 00:14:44,240 --> 00:14:45,360 Oh yeah. 507 00:14:45,360 --> 00:14:48,000 I guess he underestimated Musk's like determination 508 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,360 to hold onto that platform. 509 00:14:49,360 --> 00:14:50,880 Yeah Musk is. 510 00:14:50,880 --> 00:14:51,720 He's tenacious. 511 00:14:51,720 --> 00:14:53,920 Yeah he's not one to back down easily. 512 00:14:53,920 --> 00:14:54,720 No he's not. 513 00:14:54,720 --> 00:14:58,480 OK this next one is a real head scratcher. 514 00:14:58,480 --> 00:15:01,880 Michael McKenna predicted riots in Washington and New York 515 00:15:01,880 --> 00:15:02,800 if Trump won. 516 00:15:02,800 --> 00:15:03,760 Oh yeah. 517 00:15:03,760 --> 00:15:07,200 But I don't recall seeing any widespread unrest 518 00:15:07,200 --> 00:15:09,040 after the election results were announced. 519 00:15:09,040 --> 00:15:10,760 Well you know predictions about social unrest 520 00:15:10,760 --> 00:15:12,600 are notoriously difficult to make. 521 00:15:12,600 --> 00:15:14,400 There are so many variables involved 522 00:15:14,400 --> 00:15:17,400 it's almost impossible to anticipate how people will react. 523 00:15:17,400 --> 00:15:18,040 That's true. 524 00:15:18,040 --> 00:15:19,320 To a given event. 525 00:15:19,320 --> 00:15:21,560 And speaking of predictions that didn't pan out 526 00:15:21,560 --> 00:15:24,400 George Conway was pretty sure that Trump would be imprisoned. 527 00:15:24,400 --> 00:15:26,240 Oh yeah he had that whole timeline laid out. 528 00:15:26,240 --> 00:15:26,920 Yeah he did. 529 00:15:26,920 --> 00:15:29,240 With Trump losing his immunity case 530 00:15:29,240 --> 00:15:30,960 and going on trial in March. 531 00:15:30,960 --> 00:15:33,560 Yeah it's amazing how some of these predictions 532 00:15:33,560 --> 00:15:36,760 really reveal more about the predictor's own biases 533 00:15:36,760 --> 00:15:37,520 and desires. 534 00:15:37,520 --> 00:15:37,920 Right. 535 00:15:37,920 --> 00:15:39,960 Than the actual likelihood of the event. 536 00:15:39,960 --> 00:15:41,640 Yeah we tend to project our own. 537 00:15:41,640 --> 00:15:42,160 Hopes. 538 00:15:42,160 --> 00:15:42,600 And fear. 539 00:15:42,600 --> 00:15:43,640 Onto these predictions. 540 00:15:43,640 --> 00:15:45,640 Exactly and that can cloud our judgment. 541 00:15:45,640 --> 00:15:46,160 Yeah he. 542 00:15:46,160 --> 00:15:48,400 And lead to these inaccurate assessments. 543 00:15:48,400 --> 00:15:49,840 Very true. 544 00:15:49,840 --> 00:15:52,280 OK let's wrap up this prediction post-mortem 545 00:15:52,280 --> 00:15:54,240 with a few rapid-fire misfires. 546 00:15:54,240 --> 00:15:55,200 OK. 547 00:15:55,200 --> 00:15:58,880 James Carville thought Trump would skip the debate. 548 00:15:58,880 --> 00:16:02,200 Howard Lutnik was certain that RFK Jr. wouldn't be leading 549 00:16:02,200 --> 00:16:03,200 HHS. 550 00:16:03,200 --> 00:16:03,720 Right. 551 00:16:03,720 --> 00:16:07,320 Nickel Killian expected a female running mate for Trump. 552 00:16:07,320 --> 00:16:10,520 And Ari Fleischer believed that Nikki Haley would be the no 553 00:16:10,520 --> 00:16:11,480 labels candidate. 554 00:16:11,480 --> 00:16:13,840 It's a veritable graveyard of predictions. 555 00:16:13,840 --> 00:16:14,440 It is. 556 00:16:14,440 --> 00:16:17,120 Highlighting the inherent unpredictable politics. 557 00:16:17,120 --> 00:16:18,240 It is unpredictable. 558 00:16:18,240 --> 00:16:18,720 It is. 559 00:16:18,720 --> 00:16:21,000 And reminding us to maybe take these pronouncements 560 00:16:21,000 --> 00:16:22,080 with a grain of salt. 561 00:16:22,080 --> 00:16:23,760 A big grain of salt. 562 00:16:23,760 --> 00:16:24,960 Big grain of salt. 563 00:16:24,960 --> 00:16:30,480 Yeah all right so for a change of pace let's indulge in our weekly 564 00:16:30,480 --> 00:16:33,840 dose of Schadenfreude and Freud and Freud. 565 00:16:33,840 --> 00:16:37,520 Oh yes a delightful exploration of those contrasting emotions. 566 00:16:37,520 --> 00:16:38,920 They are contrasting aren't they. 567 00:16:38,920 --> 00:16:39,600 They are. 568 00:16:39,600 --> 00:16:40,600 Where should we begin. 569 00:16:40,600 --> 00:16:42,920 Let's start with some Schadenfreude shall we. 570 00:16:42,920 --> 00:16:47,040 Our star this week is state senator Colton Moore from Georgia. 571 00:16:47,040 --> 00:16:48,160 This guy. 572 00:16:48,160 --> 00:16:50,760 He's made a bit of a habit of landing in this category. 573 00:16:50,760 --> 00:16:52,440 He's a repeat offender. 574 00:16:52,440 --> 00:16:53,720 Or a repeat offender. 575 00:16:53,720 --> 00:16:56,960 If I recall correctly he was even banned from the House chamber 576 00:16:56,960 --> 00:16:58,960 by his own Republican colleagues. 577 00:16:58,960 --> 00:17:00,400 You recall correctly. 578 00:17:00,400 --> 00:17:01,160 Did he really. 579 00:17:01,160 --> 00:17:04,280 Yeah it seems like even his fellow Republicans can't stand him. 580 00:17:04,280 --> 00:17:04,920 Wow. 581 00:17:04,920 --> 00:17:08,000 But during Governor Kemp's state of the state speech. 582 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:08,560 Right. 583 00:17:08,560 --> 00:17:10,720 Moore decided to crash the party. 584 00:17:10,720 --> 00:17:11,600 Oh no. 585 00:17:11,600 --> 00:17:14,480 Even though he was explicitly told he wasn't welcome. 586 00:17:14,480 --> 00:17:15,600 Oh Colton. 587 00:17:15,600 --> 00:17:16,680 So guess what happened. 588 00:17:16,680 --> 00:17:18,320 I'm going to guess he got arrested. 589 00:17:18,320 --> 00:17:19,480 You nailed it. 590 00:17:19,480 --> 00:17:20,040 Of course. 591 00:17:20,040 --> 00:17:22,000 And to make things even more satisfying. 592 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:23,240 What could be more satisfying. 593 00:17:23,240 --> 00:17:24,960 He ended up in the same jail as Trump. 594 00:17:24,960 --> 00:17:28,760 I can only imagine the social media frenzy that ensues. 595 00:17:28,760 --> 00:17:29,680 Oh the irony is just. 596 00:17:29,680 --> 00:17:30,880 It's too delicious. 597 00:17:30,880 --> 00:17:31,560 They're delicious. 598 00:17:31,560 --> 00:17:32,000 OK. 599 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:34,880 So now for a dose of Freud and Freud to lift our spirits. 600 00:17:34,880 --> 00:17:35,880 OK I mean that. 601 00:17:35,880 --> 00:17:38,720 Yeah let's turn our attention to state representative 602 00:17:38,720 --> 00:17:40,680 Vinton Jones from Texas. 603 00:17:40,680 --> 00:17:44,760 One of the first openly gay black men elected to the Texas 604 00:17:44,760 --> 00:17:45,640 legislature. 605 00:17:45,640 --> 00:17:46,720 That's fantastic. 606 00:17:46,720 --> 00:17:50,040 He's been on the front lines you know fighting against this 607 00:17:50,040 --> 00:17:52,600 wave of anti LGBTQ bills. 608 00:17:52,600 --> 00:17:53,160 Right. 609 00:17:53,160 --> 00:17:54,600 During his time in office. 610 00:17:54,600 --> 00:17:55,360 It's a tough job. 611 00:17:55,360 --> 00:17:56,240 It is a tough job. 612 00:17:56,240 --> 00:17:57,960 But amidst all this negativity. 613 00:17:57,960 --> 00:17:58,520 Uh huh. 614 00:17:58,520 --> 00:18:01,000 Jones chose a really powerful way to celebrate 615 00:18:01,000 --> 00:18:02,160 his recent reelection. 616 00:18:02,160 --> 00:18:03,120 Oh how so. 617 00:18:03,120 --> 00:18:06,640 After being sworn in for his second term he proposed 618 00:18:06,640 --> 00:18:07,560 to his partner. 619 00:18:07,560 --> 00:18:08,200 Oh. 620 00:18:08,200 --> 00:18:10,120 Right there in the legislature. 621 00:18:10,120 --> 00:18:11,080 That's beautiful. 622 00:18:11,080 --> 00:18:13,320 It was a beautiful and defiant act of love. 623 00:18:13,320 --> 00:18:13,960 It wasn't. 624 00:18:13,960 --> 00:18:15,880 When the face of such adversity. 625 00:18:15,880 --> 00:18:16,600 It really was. 626 00:18:16,600 --> 00:18:20,280 And in Jones' own words he said in a time when our love 627 00:18:20,280 --> 00:18:23,240 and our very existence are challenged often in the halls 628 00:18:23,240 --> 00:18:26,200 of this very building this moment is a reminder 629 00:18:26,200 --> 00:18:27,880 that love conquers all. 630 00:18:27,880 --> 00:18:28,600 Powerful words. 631 00:18:28,600 --> 00:18:29,960 They are powerful words. 632 00:18:29,960 --> 00:18:32,360 Well that brings us to the end of another deep dive. 633 00:18:32,360 --> 00:18:32,920 It does. 634 00:18:32,920 --> 00:18:34,680 We've covered a lot of ground today. 635 00:18:34,680 --> 00:18:35,320 We have. 636 00:18:35,320 --> 00:18:38,480 From Senate races and media maneuvering 637 00:18:38,480 --> 00:18:41,920 to political predictions and even a touch of shot 638 00:18:41,920 --> 00:18:43,360 and Freud and Freud. 639 00:18:43,360 --> 00:18:44,280 A little bit of everything. 640 00:18:44,280 --> 00:18:45,160 A little bit of everything. 641 00:18:45,160 --> 00:18:46,400 We hope you've enjoyed the ride. 642 00:18:46,400 --> 00:18:49,320 Yeah as always we encourage you to stay engaged, 643 00:18:49,320 --> 00:18:52,920 stay informed and never stop asking critical questions 644 00:18:52,920 --> 00:18:55,200 because as we've seen today. 645 00:18:55,200 --> 00:18:55,640 Right. 646 00:18:55,640 --> 00:18:58,440 The world of politics is full of surprises. 647 00:18:58,440 --> 00:18:59,600 This is never a dull moment. 648 00:18:59,600 --> 00:19:00,760 Never a dull moment. 649 00:19:00,760 --> 00:19:03,800 So until next time keep exploring the world 650 00:19:03,800 --> 00:19:07,000 with a curious mind and remember even amidst 651 00:19:07,000 --> 00:19:08,480 the chaos and uncertainty. 652 00:19:08,480 --> 00:19:08,880 Right. 653 00:19:08,880 --> 00:19:13,520 There's always room for hope and a little bit of fun.