Hot off a controversial appearance in the New York Times opinion page, the gang discusses the concept of "microlooting." Spurred on by comments made by podcasters Nadja Spiegelman and Jia Tolentino, as well as political streamer Hasan Piker, the crew wonders whether there's any case in which "microlooting" can be justified, or if it's actually just hurting leftist causes. Then they turn to the SPLC's recent indictment over accusations that paying informants within targeted hate groups actually counts as funding these hate groups — and, in doing so, constitutes fraud. Compelling case, or obvious reach?

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:23:53 - Microlooting

00:48:27 - SPLC Indicted

01:07:32 - Emails

01:12:09 - Wrap-up

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The gang discusses the newly-developed "Monitoring the Situation" livestream, an X-hosted 24/7 live feed designed to serve as an alternative to traditional media. Backed by Andreesen Horowitz, is "Monitoring the Situation" something you need in your life, or just another way to stay glued to your phone. They then discuss the new Michael Jackson biopic, which was forced to undergo a full rework in post-production to avoid discussing the pop star's sexual allegations, and ask whether a movie about MJ should be forced to reckon with that chapter in his life.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro and Gerrymandering

00:34:16 - "Monitoring the Situation"

00:59:51 - Michael Jackson

01:12:21 - Emails

01:29:18 - Wrap-up

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The gang reacts to the rapid fall of Eric Swalwell, who went from sitting Congressman and the Democratic (and, therefore, overall leading) frontrunner for governor of California to resigning over multiple sexual misconduct allegations. They then turn their attention to Viktor Orbán, who leaves power after 16 years following his recent loss in Hungary's election.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:17:39 - Eric Swalwell

00:48:39 - Viktor Orbán

01:16:29 - Emails

01:31:20 - Wrap-up

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