Topic: Political Rhetoric

The hosts discuss the Charlottesville protests as a "test run" for current political maneuvers, noting that Joe Biden launched his campaign based on that event. They cite claims that the Southern Poverty Law Center and federal agencies infiltrate and sometimes create extremist groups to justify crackdowns. They argue that these events are orchestrated to ensure Americans continue to fight one another.

A supercut features Barack Obama repeatedly claiming every election since 2008 is "the most important election of our lifetime." The hosts analyze this as a disingenuous political tactic and compare it to a "limited hangout" or CIA handbook strategy. They suggest Obama is self-aware of the trope but uses it to manipulate voter urgency.