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S15 EP128: Hour 3 - The Corruption Problem

Episode length: 37m

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Erick Erickson delivers a candid monologue on the dangers of self-dealing in the Trump administration, warning that failing to police corruption risks handing Democrats ammunition and alienating independents ahead of the midterms. He contrasts the "drain the swamp" promise with reported foreign deals, crypto gains, and influence concerns.

He also explores countercultural living in modern America: going to church, reading books, genuine socializing, and moderate drinking as antidotes to isolation, declining literacy, and AI cheating. Additional topics include Costco's employee model, free markets vs. profit-over-people pitfalls, the International Criminal Court, ranked-choice voting, and more.

Host:
Erick Erickson