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Rick Wilson Just Chillin'

Sep 27, 2026 · 1h 50m

Summary

The hosts discuss their recent trip to Hong Kong, highlighting luxury shopping, local food, and a custom tailoring experience. They then analyze the 2024 election, warning of Republican voter suppression tactics and predicting Democratic gains in key states like Florida and Iowa. The episode also critiques President Trump’s diplomatic failure during Xi Jinping’s visit, noting the lack of tangible results and protocol breaches. Finally, the hosts share updates on their cats and the White House app’s privacy concerns.

Topics discussed

Kewpie Mayonnaise Sponsorship Welcome Back from Hong Kong Hong Kong Shopping and Luxury Stores Conference and Michelin Dining Travel Logistics and Airport Shopping Night Markets and Haggling for Jewelry Custom Tailoring at Sam's Tailor Jet Lag and Weather Update Election Day Voting Advice Republican Panic and Florida Race Trump, Xi, and the State Dinner Peter York and Style Commentary Debate Rules and Charter Schools Cat Safety and Porch Screens Economic News and FBI Data Breach Furries, Pilots, and Political Panic Political Villains and Lipstick Date Night and Facebook Ads AI in Writing and Work Food Safety and Megan Movie Vaccination and Herd Immunity Getting Non-Traditional Voters Out Polling Analysis and Michigan Race Neighbor Disputes and Drone Surveillance Turnout Strategy and Poll Aggregations Closing Remarks and Goodbyes Berkeley College and Jiffy Lube Ads
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