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Primal Screen Feb 26, 2026

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Today we reminisce about pre-internet money culture and the dangers of the new digital paradigm, particularly for children, on the backdrop of ongoing lawsuits against social media companies. How can children navigate this new world, will tech companies be held accountable, and how does all this connect to the Epstein files? Plus John recommends Allegra Goodman's This is Not About Us.

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SOTU Voce Feb 25, 2026

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Today we discuss all aspects of President Trump's State of the Union Address: The television spectacle, the outbursts, the guests of honor, and more. Will the speech help Republicans close the enthusiasm gap in advance of the midterm elections?

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Gavin Knew Some Feb 24, 2026

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Today we discuss Gavin Newsom's SAT scores on the backdrop of his 2028 presidential ambitions, and John recommends Splitsville.

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White Monday Feb 23, 2026

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AEI's Adam White joins us on this snowy Monday to discuss the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down Trump's IEEPA tariffs, particularly Justice Gorsuch's concurrence, as well as possible replacements for the potentially retiring Justice Alito.

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Trump's Tariff Tartarus Feb 20, 2026

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Today we discuss the breaking news that SCOTUS has ruled Trump's tariffs unconstitutional, as well as the 2025 economic numbers and the ongoing creep towards an attack on Iran. Plus, Trump's plan to release government files on aliens, and John recommends Your Pro-Israel Bookshelf.

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Tarmac Tucker Feb 19, 2026

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Today we discuss Tucker Carlson's concocted controversy surrounding his airport interview with Ambassador Mike Huckabee, the growing anticipation of a potential American attack on Iran, the U.S. hockey victory at the Winter Olympics, and Prince Andrew's arrest. Plus, John recommends Marty Supreme.

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Tough or Bluff? Feb 18, 2026

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The buildup of American forces in the Middle East as the Iran talks falter has us asking: is war coming, or is it all just negotiating bluster? Plus, republicans brace for the midterms, and Washington DC's historic sewage spill.

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Marco Solo Feb 17, 2026

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Today we discuss the legacies of the recently-deceased Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson, AOC's blunders and Marco Rubio's triumph at the Munich Security Conference, and John recommends You've Got Mail.

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Noemland Security Feb 13, 2026

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Today we discuss a worrisome new Wall Street Journal piece on Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski's conduct at the Department of Homeland Security. Plus, early signs that Trump's iron grip on the Republican party starting to slip, the alarmism surrounding the revocation of the EPA's regulation of CO2, the HHS's assault on medical advancements, and Christine recommends Magda Szabó's The Fawn.

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The Epstein Rabbit Hole Feb 12, 2026

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Today we continue to dig into the ongoing Epstein controversy. The unprecedented release of millions of documents has led to broad brush allegations and partisan mud flinging, culminating in Pam Bondi's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. Will we ever experience responsible governance again? Plus Carrie Prejean Boller's stunt at the Religious Liberty Commission meeting.

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