Three topics covered in today's episode. We go over the second assassination attempt against Donald Trump, the Israeli pager attack, and Illegal immigrants being registered to vote in Oregon. Come check it out on the Chrestman Conversation.
Trump and Kamala Debate and America Snoozes | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #127
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris face off in a debate on ABC. It is exactly what you'd expect, neither candidate shows us anything special, and the moderators make a mockery of the format. Let's get into it on The Chrestman Conversation.
6 Israeli Hostages Executed By Hamas | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #126
Six hostages were murdered by Hamas this week and the solution from the White House is to blame Israel. I suppose we should be used to such a bumbling of our foreign policy, but sometimes it still surprises me. Come check it out on The Chrestman Conversation.
RFK is Out & He Let the Democrats & the Media Have It | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #125
Robert F. Kennedy Jr drops out of the presidential race and endorses Donald Trump and Kamala Harris endorses border wall. Crazy times. Come check it out on The Chrestman Conversation.
Dissecting the DNC | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #124
This week I'm going over the Democratic National Convention that took place in Chicago. Lot's of fun in the building and more fun in the streets as protestors clashed with police. Come check it out on the Chrestman Conversation.
Very Peaceful BLM Protest Sends Officer to the ICU | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #123
On the 10th anniversary of the death of Michael Brown, a BLM protest in Ferguson left one police officer in critical condition. This kind of thing is too commonplace at these protest that claim to want peace. In other news Kamala Harris's only campaign idea seems to come directly from Donald Trump. Check it out on the Chrestman Conversation.
The Only Thing Worse Than the Stock Market is Tim Waltz| POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #122
Tim Walz is in as Vice President, the stock market crashes, and we bid a fond farewell to the illustrious Cori Bush. Come check it out on The Chrestman Conversation.
White Dudes For Kamala Brings Out the Cringe | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #121
The White Dudes for Kamala showcases the cringiest display that politics can offer, but that seems to be the goal of the Harris campaign. Pushing the identity politics game to the maximum.
Biden Bows Out & Kamala Steps In | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #120
In the least surprising move in recent history, Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race. The field quickly consolidated around Kamala Harris, a person best known for embarrassing word salads and failing upwards. Let's break it down on The Chrestman Conversation.
The Assassination Attempt on Trump | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #119
An attempt is made against President Trump's life and my question is, how can anyone be surprised? The man has been demonized for the last eight years. In other news, J.D. Vance was announced as Trump's vice president. Let's dive in on The Chrestman Conversation.
The Fearmongering around Project 2025 | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #118
Democrats are stoking fear around Project 2025, but is it warranted? Especially when the GOP released the actual platform that Donald Trump has endorsed. We break it down on this week's Chrestman Conversation.
Chevron Overruled & Trump Immune | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #117
The Supreme Court ruled on two monumental cases this week. What does the overturning of Chevron mean for the future of the administrative state? Does King Trump now have the authority to do whatever he pleases? Come check it out on The Chrestman Conversation.
The Geriatric Gameshow | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #116
The debate is over and Joe Biden lost. Although really it seems more accurate to say the American people are the real losers here. I break it down on this weeks episode of The Chrestman Conversation.
President Biden Hits the Pause Button | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #115
President Biden seems to completely space out multiple times this week. 8 men on the terrorist watch list were caught in multiple states after coming through the southern border, and Cori Bush claims she can heal tumors with her touch. So much nonsense to talk about this week on The Chrestman Conversation.
Hunter Biden is Found Guilty | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #114
Hunter Biden was found guilty of three felony charges this week, in what can only be described as the least shocking verdict of all time. No one has been more obviously guilty of a crime since O.J. Simpson. Come check it out on The Chrestman Conversation.
The Last Bit of Vacation & the Gregorian Calendar | PHILOSOPHY | The Chrestman Conversation #113
Spent the last week enjoying some sunshine and a little bit of the beach. Managed to avoid social media and the news almost entirely, which I now wish happened more often. Today on the podcast, we talk a little bit about tradition and I give the people some homework. Come check it out.
The Importance of Art | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #112
Today on the podcast I read a little journal entry I made yesterday on the train. Just some thoughts on the importance of art for the human spirit. It's nice to take a step away from the issues that divide and look at issues that instead unite. Enjoy.
Let's Touch Grass | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #111
A little bit of a different podcast today. Hopefully everyone enjoys. If you do not feel like watching I can summarize it very quickly. Go outside. Touch grass. Live your life and remember that people in real life are much better than people on the internet.
Biden Agrees to Debate Trump, But Only On His Terms | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #110
Biden says he will debate Trump, but only with plenty of guardrails in place. Then we dive into two great speeches from this week. Winston Marshall threw down over whether populism is a problem. Then Harrison Butker gave an all time great graduation speech at Benedictine College. Come check it out on The Chrestman Conversation.
MGT Fails to Oust Mike Johnson & Macklemore's Anthem | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #109
Dealing with two topics on today's show. First I dive into Marjorie Taylor Greene trying to vote out Mike Johnson as Speaker, and then I talk briefly about Macklemore making a pro-terrorist anthem for the ages. It is unfortunate that our news cycle is constant dominated by people with nothing valuable to say, but that is just where we are as a country.