After trivia where Tim gets a sports question right, John Boland and Timothy Cordes launch into quick hits from the news.
The Buddies review the Idaho bill limiting bathroom access to one’s biological gender.
John comments on the Supreme Court’s recent trend of carving out religious exemptions while the Buddies address the recent SCOTUS decision on Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy.” Tim connects that ruling to Kristi Noem’s husband’s case and why someone might want to change “gender-related behaviors.” John asserts that the Republican party has given up its claim to the moral high ground.
Tim gives an update on China, which in a recent poll was considered mor trustworthy than the U.S.
Both consider George Will’s opinion on the recent jury ruling against Meta and YouTube. The buddies highlight how the ubiquity of technology may change the calculus.
John’s whack-job has made no compelling case for action in Iran with myriad consequences to follow.
Tim’s whack-job is the Board of Regents of the Universities of Wisconsin, who eventually did carry out their threat to fire the system president after our recording time. Let the discovery begin …
Buckle up folks, there’s a lot here.
Referred to:
‘Conversion Therapy’ and the Constitution - WSJ
The sinister verdict in Meta and Google social media addiction case - The Washington Post
FBI: Chinese national, two Americans accused of conspiring to smuggle AI tech to China
Satellite Photos Show China’s Massive Manmade Island in Disputed Waters - Newsweek
Gallup poll finds world views China better than United States | The Star
Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents votes to fire Jay Rothman
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