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We’re Not Wrong

Jen Briney, Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young discuss the world of politics, government and media. They have never, and will never, be incorrect about anything.

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Copyright: © 2022 We're Not Wrong

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About the Secretary of Defense Going Missing and DEI Jan 11, 2024

Show notes

The gang covers a range of topics including personal experiences, COVID-19 concerns, government transparency, diversity and inclusion, accountability in public services, and personal health.

00:00

Stage Performance

00:40

Curiosity about Pictures

01:44

Turning 40

03:04

Airport Security

04:02

COVID-19 and Travel

05:14

COVID-19 Symptoms

07:10

Possible Exposure

07:51

Travel Dilemma

09:26

Alternative Solutions

10:27

Living Arrangements

11:18

Sick Dog

12:11

Concerns and Uncertainty

14:16

Lack of Transparency

18:14

Lloyd Austin's Surgery

19:41

Premeditated Secrecy

23:16

Deputy Secretary of Defense

24:59

Conspiracy Theory

26:29

Incompetence of the Administration

28:00

Doubts and Questions

29:23

Biden's Reaction

31:46

Biden's Response

32:17

Internal Dissent

34:11

Delayed Inauguration

35:40

Concerns about Biden's Reaction

36:11

Resignation and Dismissal

38:42

Resignation or Dismissal

39:49

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

40:24

Controversy around DEI

45:26

Diversity in College Admissions

49:49

Importance of Democracy

51:24

Expanding DEI Efforts

52:15

Accountability in Public Services

55:41

Accountability in Texas Energy Grid

58:26

Importance of Accountability

01:00:18

Expanding the Conversation

01:01:28

Unquestioned Ideology

01:04:01

Importance of History Education

01:06:05

Responsibility for Health

01:10:15

Winter Weather in Iowa

01:14:47

Concerns about Democracy

01:17:23

Extreme Cold Weather

01:19:23

Running Tips for Iowa

01:20:41

Taking a Break

01:21:54

Watching Veep

01:26:51

Personal Health and Blood Work

01:27:15

Responsibility for Health

01:28:00

Accountability in Texas Energy Grid

01:29:26

Lack of Accountability

01:30:28

Holistic Solutions

01:31:26

Disagreement on Accountability

01:33:08

Personal Health and Blood Work

01:34:36

Personal Health and Blood Work

01:36:26

Personal Health and Blood Work

01:37:49

Personal Health and Blood Work

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We're Not Wrong about The Epstein List and Texas Power Jan 04, 2024

Show notes

The conversation covers a range of topics, including birthday plans, camera preferences, an upcoming live show in Iowa, the release of names linked to Jeffrey Epstein, Jennifer's skepticism about the political process, grievances about the studio setup, and a legal ruling on Texas power companies' liability. This part of the conversation focuses on the negligence and lack of preparedness in the Texas power grid, the flaws of the deregulated energy network, the need for accountability and consequences for power outages, and the potential solutions to the problems. The discussion also explores the impact of third-party candidates on elections, the misconceptions about voting percentages, and the redefinition of the time between Christmas and New Year's. Additionally, the conversation delves into the use of AI in healthcare, the dysfunction of the healthcare market, and the benefits of direct primary care. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including Trump's smell and their appreciation for runners.

Chapters

00:00

Birthday plans and camera preferences

03:14

Upcoming live show in Iowa

05:16

Jennifer's concerns about Iowa

06:21

Discussion on Jeffrey Epstein's list

09:05

Jennifer's skepticism about the political process

13:14

Jennifer's grievances and Justin's studio setup

19:10

Impending release of names linked to Jeffrey Epstein

26:10

Conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein

37:05

Legal ruling on Texas power companies' liability

48:05

Negligence and Lack of Preparedness

50:25

Deregulated Energy Network vs. Energy Monopolies

51:46

The Duty to Provide Electricity

53:12

Consequences for Power Outages

54:06

The Flaws of the Deregulated Texan Model

55:03

The Need for Accountability and Consequences

55:31

The Role of Sovereign Immunity

56:57

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Vertically Integrated Companies

57:51

The Impact of Extreme Weather on Power Grids

58:44

The Lack of Consequences for Power Companies

59:37

Solutions: Removing Sovereign Immunity and Requiring Duty to Provide Electricity

01:05:37

Redefining the Time Between Christmas and New Year's

01:06:07

Reviewing the Bingo Card

01:06:25

The Impact of Third-Party Candidates on Elections

01:07:20

The Flaws of the Two-Party System

01:09:08

The Misconception of Voting Percentages

01:10:05

The Role of Third-Party Candidates in Elections

01:11:17

The 2000 Election and Ralph Nader

01:13:08

Encouraging Voter Turnout and Redefining Voting

01:14:51

Naming the Time Between Christmas and New Year's

01:19:31

The Use of AI in Healthcare

01:20:56

The Dysfunction of the Healthcare Market

01:24:55

The Benefits of Direct Primary Care

01:30:27

The Crisis in Primary Care and the Role of AI

01:33:10

The Dysfunction of the Health Insurance Market

01:34:36

Discussion on Trump's Smell

01:35:01

Appreciation for Runners

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About 2023 Dec 28, 2023

Show notes

In this review of 2023, the gang discusses Christmas and holiday celebrations, creating a name for the period between Christmas and New Year, book recommendations, leaking classified documents, and Dianne Feinstein's replacement on the Judiciary Committee. Also: political candidates and polls, negative views of the economy, inflation and rising costs, compound interest and inflation, meth on trains, sentencing for January 6th insurrectionists, political candidates' playlists, constitutional analysis of a Colorado decision, defining insurrection, college grading and party culture, and the influence of party culture on political affiliation. The conversation covers the complexities of school libraries and censorship, parental rights and transgender issues, the evolution of news and profit motivations, and potential structural changes to improve media.

00:00Christmas and Holiday Celebrations

03:19Creating a Name for the Period Between Christmas and New Year

10:13Book Recommendations

29:55Discussion on Leaking Classified Documents

39:25Dianne Feinstein's Replacement on Judiciary Committee

40:42Political Candidates and Polls

41:25Negative View of the Economy

42:09Inflation and Rising Costs

42:47Compound Interest and Inflation

43:33Meth on Trains

44:00Lack of Public Transportation

44:27Sentencing for January 6th Insurrectionists

46:35Sentencing of Enrico Terrio

49:49Political Candidates' Playlists

50:55Surprising Playlists

53:42Nap Week and Christmas Carols

54:58Constitutional Analysis of Colorado Decision

57:38Defining Insurrection

01:01:36Thick Sauce and Weight Loss

01:02:17College Grading and Party Culture

01:05:51Party Culture and Political Affiliation

01:14:29Party Culture and Political Affiliation (Part 2)

01:20:22Moms for Liberty and Parental Rights

01:21:21The Complications of School Libraries and Censorship

01:23:04Parental Rights and Transgender Issues

01:25:29The Evolution of News and Profit Motivations

01:30:39Structural Changes to Improve Media

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About Trump's Ballot Removal and SENATE SEX TAPES (also... gaza emails) Dec 21, 2023

Show notes

The gang covers a range of topics, including a Colorado Supreme Court ruling on Trump's eligibility, concerns about setting legal precedents, a sex scandal involving Bridget and Christian Ziegler, conservative sexual behavior, controversy surrounding Moms for Liberty, and the relationship between moral foundations theory and political orientation. The conversation covers considerations of justice and harm, understanding Zionism, misconceptions about Zionism, the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, different perspectives on the conflict, the issue of hostages in Gaza, the tush push in football, the disconnected feeling of veterans, and the driving force of tribalism. The conversation explores the impact of technology on information dissemination and the decline of gatekeepers, leading to the rise of fringe opinions and the absence of a news consensus. It delves into the tribalistic impulses amplified by social media and the lack of coping mechanisms for this new medium. The influence of conservative radio and for-profit news on tribalism is discussed, along with the role of greed and competition in shaping media narratives. The conversation also examines the structural changes in media and the financial incentives of going tribal. Finally, the debate on the economic value of college education is addressed.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Personal Anecdotes

07:20

Colorado Supreme Court Ruling on Trump's Eligibility

16:49

Implications and Concerns about Precedent

31:26

Sex Scandal Involving Bridget and Christian Ziegler

36:44

Discussion on Conservative Sexual Behavior

43:34

Controversy Surrounding Moms for Liberty

46:19

Moral Foundations Theory and Political Orientation

47:14

Considerations of Justice and Harm

54:53

Understanding Zionism

56:25

Misconceptions about Zionism

59:49

The Complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

01:06:14

Different Perspectives on the Conflict

01:13:01

The Issue of Hostages in Gaza

01:19:13

The Tush Push in Football

01:23:31

The Disconnected Feeling of Veterans

01:34:20

The Driving Force of Tribalism

01:36:38

The Impact of Technology on Information Dissemination

01:37:34

The Decline of Gatekeepers and the Rise of Fringe Opinions

01:38:31

The Tribalistic Impulses Amplified by Social Media

01:39:29

The Lack of Coping Mechanisms for Social Media

01:40:23

The Influence of Conservative Radio on Tribalism

01:41:50

The Shift to For-Profit News and the Rise of Tribalism

01:42:46

The Role of Greed in Tribalistic Media

01:43:43

The Impact of Competition on Media

01:44:41

The Influence of National Media on Tribalism

01:45:07

The Chaos and Flame Wars of the Current Media Landscape

01:46:34

The Financial Incentives of Tribalism in Media

01:48:25

The Temptation of Going Tribal for Financial Gain

01:49:52

The Structural Changes in Media and the Rise of Tribalism

01:51:14

The Role of Technology and Competition in Tribalism

01:54:01

The Impact of National Media on Tribalism

01:55:18

The Debate on College Education and its Economic Value

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About Antisemitism on College Campus and Suicide Dec 14, 2023

Show notes

A discussion on free speech and anti-Semitism on college campuses, with a focus on recent hearings and the firing of a university president. The conversation then shifts to concerns about the lack of attention given to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the role of the US Congress. The debate on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict follows, with differing perspectives on the goals and actions of Israel and Hamas. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Hamas' strategy of using civilian targets to gain media attention. Also: the situation in Gaza, the involvement of Congress in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, rising suicide rates, the impact of disconnectedness on mental health, the potential of MDMA therapy for veterans, the role of the US in deciding the end of the Ukraine war, the impact of money in politics, and addressing the shrinking middle class. The conversation covers various topics including snake drafts, rattlesnake derbies, property acquisition, the British royal family, deed restrictions, and attractive teachers.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Gross Things Done in Public

07:44Discussion on Free Speech and Anti-Semitism on College Campuses

14:05Concerns about the Hearing and Lack of Focus on Gaza

38:44Debate on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

49:41Discussion on Hamas' Strategy and Media Attention

50:24The Situation in Gaza

54:00Involvement of Congress in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

55:43Rising Suicide Rates

56:13Factors Contributing to the Increase in Suicide Rates

01:00:52The Impact of Disconnectedness on Mental Health

01:02:42The Role of Religion in Mental Health and Community

01:09:42The Potential of MDMA Therapy for Veterans

01:17:19The Role of the US in Deciding the End of the Ukraine War

01:25:20The Impact of Money in Politics

01:30:27Addressing the Shrinking Middle Class

01:38:22Snake Draft and Miss America Contest

01:39:21Snake Draft and Fantasy Football

01:39:45Different Ways of Doing a Draft

01:40:15Snake Draft and Rattlesnake Derbies

01:41:03Snake Draft and Snake Hunting

01:42:31Naming the Fan Base

01:43:42Discussion on Property Acquisition

01:44:42Debunking Misconceptions about the British Royal Family

01:46:00Prince Charles' Last Name

01:47:31Deed Restrictions on Property

01:48:31Favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

01:49:15Recommendation: Politics, Politics, Politics

01:51:49Discussion on Deed Restrictions

01:53:18Recommendation: Rising

01:54:11Discussion on Attractive Teachers

01:55:26Story of a Student Crushing on a Teacher

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About Biden's Pork Pitch for Ukraine and Prince Harry's Security Dec 07, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, Jen discusses her experience at the Mother Ship and the growth of the comedy scene in Austin. They then delve into the topic of funding for Ukraine and the Biden administration's pitch for it, highlighting the economic benefits. Finally, they explore Prince Harry's legal challenge against the UK Interior Ministry regarding his security arrangements. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the casting of Prince Charles in The Crown and express their disappointment with the portrayal of his character. They also talk about the creative license taken in portraying Diana and Dodie's relationship and question the accuracy of certain events depicted in the show. The conversation then shifts to a discussion about the primary system and the frustration with the length of the primary season. They also touch on the job market and economic sentiment, as well as listener feedback and interactions. In this episode, Justin Young and Jen Briney discuss various topics, including the role of technology in our lives, congressional news stories, the loss of moderate voices in Congress, challenges in Congress, and political updates.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Discussion of Comedy Club

07:16

Funding for Ukraine

31:24

Prince Harry's Security Challenge

46:07

Casting of Prince Charles in The Crown

47:03

Prince Charles' quest for power

47:51

Creative license in portraying Diana and Dodie

49:28

Inaccuracies in portraying Diana and Dodie's relationship

50:06

Speculation about Harry's paternity

51:25

Discussion about the primary system

52:17

Conversation about legislators and their interactions

53:36

Perception of individual members of Congress

56:08

Due process in removing Trump's name from the ballot

57:07

Length of the primary season

58:48

Job market and economic sentiment

01:20:25

Comparison of the American economy now and in the 1950s

01:27:43

Feedback and listener interactions

01:29:01

Preview of next episode

01:30:24

The Role of Technology in Our Lives

01:31:36

Congressional News Stories

01:32:44

Loss of Moderate Voices in Congress

01:33:14

Challenges in Congress

01:33:56

Political Updates

01:34:40

Closing Remarks

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About Gig Work and Trump Ballot Access Nov 30, 2023

Show notes

The gang discusses a new paper that believes gig workers are skewing economic data. How should the gig workers affect the numbers?

Democratic Party efforts to keep Trump off the ballot in various states have not been successful. Are they right in trying?

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About George Santos and OpenAI Nov 22, 2023

Show notes

The House Ethics investigation into George Santos is completed and released and... jesus.

The OpenAI debacle EXPLAINED!

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About Supreme Court Ethics Codes and Weight Loss Drugs Nov 16, 2023

Show notes

The Supreme Court has taken on a code of ethics in the wake of news stories about justices accepting gifts from billionaires.

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic are becoming more popular but doctors who are not experts in weight management are beginning to get nervous. Who should decide about who gets these drugs?

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About 2024 Predictions and Off-Off-Year Elections Nov 09, 2023

Show notes

We are one year away from the United State presidential election and your esteemed panel has predictions they are almost positive will not sound stupid in 12 months.

Republicans got thumped in abortion-charged Off-Off-Year elections. What do we take from that?

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