Ep. 147 - China's iPhone Ban, Nancy Pelosi, G20 Summit Recap, And More!

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00:30 -  China’s iPhone Ban

The Wall Street Journal reported that the Chinese Government banned the use of iPhones for central government officials. You can’t use them for official business, and you can’t even bring your personal iPhone to work.

25:30 - Looming Government Shutdown

Congress has until the end of September to pass a spending bill. Otherwise, the federal government will temporarily shut down on October 1st.

33:45 -  Presidents Come and Go…But Speakers Are Forever (Nancy Pelosi)

Enter the Goddess of Politics—Nancy Pelosi, often overlooked in the pantheon of female political giants, deserves recognition. Her unwavering dedication to the Democratic Party, evident in her recent decision to run for re-election at 83, highlights her political acumen. When you think of the Democratic Party, you think of Nancy Pelosi. 

46:00 - Poll Time

50:45 -  007 in Chief Goes Bonding at the G20

58:00 - Gabon Unleashed: The Political Thriller of our Lifetimes

In the high-octane drama unfolding in Gabon, the military government, fresh from a daring coup, has anointed Raymond Ndong Sima as the interim prime minister! Sima, a popular 68-year-old economist, once walked the corridors of power as Bongo's right-hand man before dramatically resigning and launching a presidential bid against his former ally.

1:02:50 - 21st Century Hell on Earth

In Afghanistan's new era under Taliban rule, the struggles faced by its people are intensifying. While the Taliban claims to have improved security and engaged with neighboring nations, their strict interpretation of Sharia law has cast a dark shadow. Afghan girls and women bear the brunt of these draconian measures, deprived of education, freedom of movement, property ownership, and the right to work. 

1:12:00 - Biden the Gaffemaster Strikes Again in Vietnam

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