(01:17) James Erwin's Background and Career Path

(04:08) Experiences on Capitol Hill

(04:36) Legislative Process and Staff Roles

(11:45) Conflicting Priorities in Legislation

(13:24) Republican and Democratic Agendas

(15:49) Impact of Government-Owned Networks

(23:46) Starlink and the Need for Competition

(24:13) Republican and Democrat Approaches to Broadband Policy

(24:34) Lobbyists and Career Paths in Politics

(26:30) Libertarian Perspective on Government and Business

(31:23) Challenges of a National Broadband Policy

(33:31) The Impact of Price Controls on Broadband

(41:40) Current State of the Broadband Bill

(44:38) Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Join Nate Thurston and the Good Morning Liberty crew as they break down the dumbest moments of the week in politics and current events. In this episode, they discuss controversial topics such as the Biden administration's approval of Ukraine's use of US missiles, the ICC's arrest warrants, a contentious anti-terrorism non-profit bill, and ludicrous economic claims about a platinum asteroid. The show also delves into various instances of racism, the media's shifting narratives, and more. With humor and insight, they critically analyze these 'dumb bleeps' and engage with the live audience for an interactive experience.

01:50 Dumb Leap of the Week: Biden Administration's Risky Move

03:51 Dumb Leap of the Week: ICC's Arrest Warrants

12:53 Dumb Leap of the Week: U.S. House Bill on Nonprofits

20:01 Racism and Representation in Politics and Media

30:55 Bad Economics: NASA's Asteroid Valuation

32:41 The Value of Scarce Resources

33:22 Economic Impact of Space Mining

34:06 Understanding Basic Economics

36:49 Government Economics and Misconceptions

41:12 Dumb Bleep of the Week: Alan Lichtman

44:55 Media's Role in Political Narratives

54:04 Mainstream Media Cope

In this episode of the Good Morning Liberty podcast, hosts Charles Chuck Thompson and Nathaniel Paul Thurston dive into the latest political and world events. They discuss the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, specifically focusing on Ukraine's accusations against Russia for launching an intercontinental ballistic missile. The conversation also touches on President Biden's administration's controversial decisions that could lead to dire consequences, such as the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike Russia. Additionally, the hosts cover the recent allegations against Matt Gaetz, his withdrawal from consideration as Trump's Attorney General pick, and the ongoing political maneuvers in Washington. The episode rounds off with a discussion on whether political distractions, like debates on transgender bathroom usage, are overshadowing critical global issues.

(02:35) Discussion on Ukraine and Russia Conflict

(07:30) Historical Context of NATO and Russia Relations

(13:18) Ukraine Aid and U.S. Financial Involvement

(20:23) Matt Gaetz Controversy

(24:39) Matt Gaetz Withdraws AG Nomination

(25:57) The Web of Payments and Joel Greenberg

(27:12) Credibility Issues of Key Witnesses

(29:51) Matt Gaetz's Alleged Misconduct

(33:26) Political Implications and DOJ's Role

(40:33) Sexual Assault Allegations Against Other Politicians

(46:18) Transgender Bathroom Debate in Congress

(51:19) Conclusion and Call to Action

Federal Inquiry Traced Payments From Gaetz to Women

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/us/politics/matt-gaetz-venmo-payments-sex.html

House Probe Into Matt Gaetz Relies On Witnesses DOJ Found Lacked Credibility

https://thefederalist.com/2024/11/17/house-probe-into-matt-gaetz-relies-on-witnesses-doj-found-lacked-credibility/