Episode 9.9 - Truncation
The NBER declares the recession has been over since mid-2009, but Jeff and John disagree on whether that is even relevant; who is to blame for the poor economy?; analyzing the constitutive factors of Tea Party anger.
Due to technical difficulties arising from the novelty of recording from across the country, the second half of the show is unavailable, but the first half is still, or course, well worth your time.
Episode 8.6 - Angst-Ridden Souls
Even when they agree, Jeff and John can’t help but argue about the health care compromise winding its way through Congress; Should we be celebrating the Copenhagen agreement?; John swears off optimism; marijuana in Colorado and the prospects for legalization; Devil’s Advocate - Jeff has to defend TIME for naming Bernanke person of the year and Bernanke’s inexplicable reluctance to give a damn about unemployment; news on Iran; Rants - Jeff questions our priorities when DoD gets $626 billion for 1 year and we can’t agree to spend $870 billion on health care; John on a small glimmer of hope for real negotiations between Israel and Palestine
Episode 8.4 - A Show of Epic Proportions
Jeff and John return from their unintended hiatus and deliver the most epic CPV show episode ever; Afghanistan debate; Copenhagen and other climate news; Updates on Colorado Senate and Governor races; Devil’s Advocate - Jeff defends bad economic policy and high unemployment; Surprise, Surprise, J & J argue about Obama admin’s approach to detainees; what to make of the UC student protests?; Rants - Jeff on his two favorite totalitarian regimes, John gives Obama a belated and not happy anniversary message.
