My Plan for Dems, Hunter Pardon, Kash Patel
Ep. 282 w/ show notes
Ravi takes a closer look at President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter, and discusses why the move undermines the president's commitment to integrity, trust, and fairness. He then turns to incoming President Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Kash Patel as FBI Director and unpacks how the appointment could impact the rule of law and institutional norms. Finally, Ravi addresses the major challenges facing Democrats and outlines a bold, transformative vision for the party as it seeks to reshape its future.
Statement from President Joe Biden (White House, 12/1/24)
Hunter Biden, Anti-Porn Camp, “Classical Education” Movement (Lost Debate, 8/8/23)
Biden’s Unpardonable Hypocrisy (The Atlantic, 12/1/24)
Joe Biden’s Real Pardon Scandal (New York Magazine, 12/4/24)
Trump’s FBI pick has plans to reshape the bureau. This is what Kash Patel has said he wants to do (AP News, 12/3/24)
JUST IN: Schumer Asked Point Blank About Biden Pardoning His Son Hunter (Forbes, 12/3/24)
Who is Kash Patel, Trump’s pick for FBI director? (CNN, 12/2/24)
How Kash Patel was suspected of nearly botching SEAL Team 6 rescue mission (Washington Examiner, 12/3/24)
What Trump’s FBI director pick says he wants to do to reshape the bureau (PBS, 12/3/24)
The Crisis of Trust in Medicine (Lost Debate, 10/10/24)
AI Detection, Hunter Biden Guilty Plea, Teen Depression, Homeless Debate (Lost Debate, 6/20/23)
The High School We Need (Imbroglio, 1/23/23)
The Progressive Pull From Public Infrastructure (The Regressives, 6/27/22)
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