Ep. 161 - Trump's Ballot Removal, Vivek Pauses TV Ads, and Israel/Palestine Discussion with a Special Guest!

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00:15 - Will Trump Remain Excluded From Colorado Ballot

The Supreme Court is likely to review a decision by the Colorado high court aiming to exclude Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot. 

34:50 - For Israel and Beyond

The Biden administration is once again sidestepping Congress to greenlight an emergency weapons sale to Israel. This time, it's a $147.5 million deal covering essential equipment for the 155 mm shells already in Israel's arsenal. 

3. Nikki Haley Fights Her Own Civil War Narrative

Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential candidate, faced criticism for not mentioning slavery when asked about the cause of the Civil War at a New Hampshire town hall. She initially emphasized the government's role in restricting freedoms rather than addressing slavery directly. In a later radio interview, she backtracked, acknowledging slavery as the cause, calling it a "stain on America." 

1:19:00 -  Ramaswamy Stops TV Ads & Republican Primary Discussion

Vivek Ramaswamy's presidential campaign pauses TV ads ahead of January's key contests, reallocating resources amid polling challenges. Speculation arises about endorsing Trump, but Ramaswamy's team insists it's a strategic shift, not a withdrawal.

1:49:15 - North Carolina Gives Pornhub A New Climax 

Pornhub, one of the largest adult pornography sites, threw a curveball at North Carolina users on Thursday. With a new age verification law, the site is regulating which users will be allowed to access the website unless an identification is provided.

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