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Tis week, James is blue, Peter is unplugged, Rob meets his political doppelgänger, John Yoo meets his hero, and Kevin Faulconer (the current Republican Mayor of San Diego) gets his shot on The Big Show. Also, Ricochet member @skipsul gets another turn as the Lileks Post of The Week, and the podcasters pick Biden's VP.

Want still more Yoo? Join us next Wednesday at 7PM ET for virtual book party with John, hosted by Troy Senik on the occasion of the publication of his new book Defender in Chief: Donald Trump's Fight for Presidential Power. Ask questions, get gardening tips, and more. See here for details.

Music from this week's show: Californication by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Hosts:
James LileksPeter RobinsonRob Long
Guest:
JYJohn Yoo

Discussion (30)

  • Lois Lane@LoisLane

    I love me some John Yoo. While I am still definitely not a fan of Donald Trump's, Yoo makes me feel better about (probably) casting my vote for Trump in the fall. He makes a good case.

  • Banned Member@GaryRobbins

    I love hearing from John Yoo too. I bought his new book, and I will read it with an open mind.

  • RufusRJones@RufusRJones

    He's talking about the Democrats making Puerto Rico and Washington DC states. There are actually some anti-Trump Republicans that are for this. These people are idiots. There is no reason for it.

  • RufusRJones@RufusRJones

    I think Rob explained pretty well my feeling about Never Trumper's threat to primary everyone. Heath Mayo babbles like this every single week. There is no way in hell they are going to primary anyone without looking at the table first. Plus how fired up with the Republicans be about that type of candidate?

  • Aaron Miller@AaronMiller

    John, it's a good thing you did not mention the McRib to the President. Trump would say he loves it, Democrats would boycott McDonald's, execs would discontinue the McRib, your mojo would fade, and the President would be forced to appoint Epstein instead.

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