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Time To Say Goodbye - The 2028 Celebrity President Draft and How to Think About DOGE

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Very excited to see so many new subscribers to the podcast over the past two weeks. As a reminder, we are a fully listener supported show so if you could help us keep the lights on over here with a paid subscription, we would greatly appreciate it. Our goal is to always at least provide one show a week for free, which TTSG has been doing now for almost five years.

This week, we take a page from sports podcasts and do a fantasy draft of celebrities who should run for President in 2028. We also talk about DOGE’s moves, how we should think about the fact that some of these cuts seem relatively small when compared to the rhetoric they generate, while also being mindful that there might be a point where the dam breaks and everything gets defunded and deregulated. And Tyler gloats a little bit about the Eagles Super Bowl.

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1A - ICYMI: Bird Flu Is Roiling Egg Farms Across The Country

Having trouble finding eggs in the grocery store this week? You're not alone. Bird flu is roiling egg farms across the country.

In April 2024, the first hens tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or H5N1. Since then, the avian flu has spread to turkeys, cows, and humans.

What are farmers doing to protect their flocks? And how worried should we be about catching it?

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - The Man Who Sat in the Oval

As liberals continue to criticize and make fun of Donald Trump's Gaza clearance plan, it still stands as the only proposal on the table—so it's more likely to constitute a roadmap for the future than anything else is right now. The inability of Trump's enemies even to answer his ideas is the overarching theme of today's podcast. Give a listen.

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1A - The Rising Popularity Of ‘Dry Dating’

It's not uncommon — or even always bad — to drink on a date. But most of us have a story of over-doing it and having one too many drinks.

At what point does alcohol hinder our ability to make true romantic connections, or blunt our decision-making so that we wind up with someone our sober selves wouldn't have chosen?

Dry dating is becoming more popular. According to a 2024 survey from the dating site DatingNews.com, nearly 2 in 3 Gen-Z and Millennials said they preferred alcohol-free dates.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we talk about the benefits of dating and intimacy without alcohol.

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The Gist - Jonathan F. P. Rose on the Housing Crisis

We dissect the ever-elastic term “constitutional crisis” before diving into a crisis that’s far less abstract: the housing crunch. From misguided policies to market forces, Jonathan F. P. Rose explains why affordable housing remains so elusive—and what can actually be done about it.


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Federalist Radio Hour - Defining Citizen And Draining The Swamp

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour,"  Republican Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss birthright citizenship and explain Gill's spat with Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar. Gill, a member of the House Oversight Subcommittee for Delivering on Government Efficiency, also shares how congressional Republicans are advancing President Donald Trump's goal to drain the Washington, D.C., swamp. 

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The Bulwark Podcast - Tom Malinowski: Fight the Power, Dems

The Democratic Party was made for different times, when rules were followed. But to preserve the basic power of Congress, and to prove that the Constitution is worth the paper it's printed on, the troublemakers in the Dem caucus have to get busy fighting over tariffs and a looming budget deal. Besides, Trump's strongest hand is performative outbursts—making threats and pretending he got something in return. Plus, Elon is giving away America's greatness, the EU should call Trump's bluff, and the Democrats should quit chasing donations from the social media companies that broke our democracy.

Former congressman Tom Malinowski joins Tim Miller.
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1A - The American Judiciary Versus The Trump Administration

It's been three crazy weeks. It can be hard to keep up with the new commander-in-chief.

There are at least 45 challenges in the courts against the Trump administration. These complaints are broad in scope, dealing with the role of Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency to the gutting of The United States Agency for International Development.

Judges are beginning to step in and put a damper on Trump's plans. But will the judicial branch keep the executive branch in check? We answer the question on a lot of people's minds these days: Can he do that?

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Lost Debate - My Plan for a Better Education System

As the battle over the future of education intensifies, Ravi takes a step back to ask a bold question: What if we could redesign K-12 education from the ground up? He breaks down what’s working, what policymakers and educators have gotten wrong, and the bold, forward-thinking innovations that can best serve students in a rapidly changing world.

In this special episode, Ravi explores everything from flexible school models and student-driven learning to how to prioritize mastery over grade levels and teacher autonomy over bureaucracy. He asks whether schools should mirror our increasingly individualistic society or act as a counterbalance to its isolation and what role educators should play in fostering student identity. Finally, Ravi unpacks the biggest barriers to innovation, why creativity and critical thinking should be at the core of modern learning, and what it would take to build a truly world-class education system.


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