Refried Beans | Weird (feat. Ben Folds) | 8/08/2024
Summary
Hosts Alison Gill and Dana Goldberg discuss Georgia’s new election certification powers, the fallout from an Alaska judge’s resignation, and fact-check J.D. Vance’s attacks on Tim Walz. They interview musician Ben Folds on the effectiveness of the "weird" political messaging and its historical parallels. The episode concludes with an uplifting update on the recovery of Lahaina’s historic Banyan tree after the Maui wildfires.
Topics discussed
Intro: Diamond Dames Ted Lasso podcast and Refried Beans segment
J.D. Vance's stalking behavior and the 'weird' attack strategy
Trump's past praise for Tim Walz and Elon Musk suing advertisers
Harris-Walz rally success in Eau Claire and Vance's entourage
Georgia election board changes and legal challenges to certification
Alaska judge Kindred scandal and potential case overturns
Vance attacks on Walz's military service and White House response
Good News: Lahaina banyan tree recovery after Maui fires
Interview with Ben Folds on the power of the word 'weird'
Historical analog: Superman vs. KKK and trivializing fear
Ben Folds on songwriting, humor, and his tour experiences
Listener mail: Job interviews, school meals, and voting enthusiasm
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