James and Antony predict the near-present. Who’s gonna win in this hot mess of an election? They also talk a bit about who’s gonna lose.
- 00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
- 00:26 Listener Feedback: The Death Penalty and Inalienable Rights
- 02:18 Does Imprisonment Violate the Right to Liberty?
- 04:09 Can You Forfeit Your Inalienable Rights?
- 06:25 Punishment, Rehabilitation, and the Purpose of Prison
- 08:42 Elizabeth Holmes, Fraud, and Criminal Justice
- 10:22 Should Criminals Be Forced to Repay Their Victims?
- 12:07 Pete Hegseth’s Political Future in Tennessee
- 13:48 Foolishness of the Week: Nicki Minaj for White House Press Secretary?
- 17:19 Political Spam and the 2026 Midterm Elections
- 18:49 Midterm Election Predictions: Polls vs. Betting Markets
- 25:51 Will Democrats Take Control of Congress?
- 28:10 Could Trump Face Another Impeachment?
- 31:50 The Odds of Democrats Winning the House and Senate
- 34:03 Texas Senate Race: Ken Paxton vs. James Talarico
- 35:35 Trump’s Approval Ratings and the Midterms
- 37:13 Ohio Governor’s Race: Vivek Ramaswamy’s Declining Odds
- 39:00 Alaska Senate Race: Mary Peltola vs. Dan Sullivan
- 41:51 Maine Senate Race: Can Susan Collins Survive?
- 44:43 Tariffs, Inflation, and Republican Voter Discontent
- 46:44 Michigan Senate Race: Abdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers
- 49:04 What Happens if Trump Is Removed From Office?
- 57:05 Which Is More Reliable: Polls or Prediction Markets?
- 1:02:24 Redistricting Battles in Texas and California
- 1:04:21 The Political Consequences of Redistricting
- 1:05:15 Be Nice to Each Other and Closing Thoughts
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