The Best Weekend Talk Show In America: Hour Two
Summary
Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty discuss the return of running backs in the NFL, a controversial article by Hannah-Jones, and JD Vance’s defense of media bans. They debate the FBI’s removal of bestiality from disqualification lists, Trump’s blame of Ukraine for diesel prices, and the decline of academic standards at universities. The hosts also review new college free speech rankings and address listener emails regarding military cohesion and historical markers.
Topics discussed
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Show intro and recent topics recap
NFL draft picks and Titi's ring body language
Hannah-Jones article on NYC school choice
Critique of Hannah-Jones' education theory
Grade inflation and university admissions debate
Political polarization and JD Vance comments
2026 election speculation and Kamala Harris
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Quote of the day: Shakespeare on generosity
Mailbag: Sharing news with a sick friend
Mailbag: Government fraud and military contact
Mailbag: Listener complaint about Jack's doomsday
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Historical markers and Yelp ratings debate
FBI hearing on bestiality and hiring standards
Trump's Ukraine blame and youthful indiscretions
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UC SAT admissions and Katie's reaction
NYT op-ed on UC excellence and Goodhart's Law
Foreign donors and university transparency
Campus free speech and violence statistics
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