The Cornell 57 w. Marisa Lagos & Kathryn Anne Edwards
Summary
Hosts Erin Ryan and Marisa Lagos dissect the viral Senate Judiciary Committee moment where Eric Schmitt’s poster board failed, alongside a deep dive into California politics. They analyze the LA mayoral race between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, the contentious San Francisco House primary, and the mechanics of the proposed billionaire tax (Prop 40). The episode also covers national polling trends and the implications of gerrymandering on upcoming midterm elections.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Zibiotics Pre-Alcohol
Sponsor: Zocova for COVID-19 prevention
Intro: Running out of gas and the Eric Schmitt hearing
Eric Schmitt's 'dirt bag' accusation and Caitlin Clark mix-up
Republican midterm polling and internal party concerns
LA Mayor's race: Bass vs. Ramen and local politics
California Prop 40: The billionaire wealth tax debate
Sponsors: Ind Cloud and Little Spoon
Cornell fraternity sexual assault case and campus culture
Sponsors: 3 Day Blinds and Laser Face Mask
Interview: Economist Katherine Ann Edwards on recession and AI
Interview: Economic case for having children
Sponsors: Noble Luggage and Smirnoff Ice
News: Caleb Flynn conviction and Vote Save America
Sanity Corner: Lynx loss and kids on e-bikes
Outro and credits
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