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The episode begins with the growing pressure on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Democratic lawmakers are concerned about his age and ability to serve another term, citing recent public appearances where he has appeared to stumble. Legendary journalist Carl Bernstein shares his reporting on Biden's current state of mind, revealing that he is angry and feels abandoned by those he has supported throughout his career. A panel of Democratic strategists discuss the implications of Bernstein's reporting and the potential impact on Biden's candidacy, debating the likelihood of Biden stepping aside and the potential consequences for the Democratic Party. The episode then shifts focus to the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. New details emerge about the gunman's preparations and the security lapses that allowed him to get so close to Trump. The episode pays tribute to Cory Combest, a firefighter who was killed while protecting his family at the rally. The community gathers to honor his life and service. The episode explores the parallels between the political climate of the 1960s and the current era, particularly in light of the recent assassination attempt on Trump. Family members of assassinated presidents share their experiences and perspectives. Finally, the episode covers a massive global tech outage that impacted airlines, banks, and other businesses. The outage was caused by a software update from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm.
Outlines
Biden's Candidacy and the Political Landscape
The episode opens with the growing pressure on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Democratic lawmakers are concerned about his age and ability to serve another term, citing recent public appearances where he has appeared to stumble. Legendary journalist Carl Bernstein shares his reporting on Biden's current state of mind, revealing that he is angry and feels abandoned by those he has supported throughout his career. A panel of Democratic strategists discuss the implications of Bernstein's reporting and the potential impact on Biden's candidacy, debating the likelihood of Biden stepping aside and the potential consequences for the Democratic Party.
The Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump
The episode shifts focus to the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. New details emerge about the gunman's preparations and the security lapses that allowed him to get so close to Trump. The episode pays tribute to Cory Combest, a firefighter who was killed while protecting his family at the rally. The community gathers to honor his life and service.
The 1960s and Today's Political Climate
The episode explores the parallels between the political climate of the 1960s and the current era, particularly in light of the recent assassination attempt on Trump. Family members of assassinated presidents share their experiences and perspectives.
Global Tech Outage and its Impact
The episode covers a massive global tech outage that impacted airlines, banks, and other businesses. The outage was caused by a software update from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm.
Keywords
Joe Biden
The 46th President of the United States, serving since 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has a long history in public service.
Donald Trump
The 45th President of the United States, serving from 2017 to 2021. He is a controversial figure known for his populist rhetoric and business background.
Carl Bernstein
A renowned American investigative journalist, known for his work on the Watergate scandal. He is a Pulitzer Prize winner and has written extensively on American politics and history.
CrowdStrike
A cybersecurity firm that provides endpoint protection and threat intelligence services. The company was involved in a software update that caused a major global tech outage.
Democratic Party
One of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States. It is generally considered center-left on the political spectrum.
2024 Presidential Election
The upcoming presidential election in the United States, scheduled for November 5, 2024.
Assassination Attempt
The incident where an individual attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Global Tech Outage
A widespread disruption of internet and technology services that affected airlines, banks, and other businesses worldwide.
Q&A
What are the main concerns being raised about President Biden's candidacy?
Democratic lawmakers are expressing concerns about Biden's age and ability to serve another term, particularly in light of recent public appearances where he has appeared to stumble.
How is President Biden reacting to the pressure to withdraw from the race?
Biden is reportedly angry and feels abandoned by those he's supported throughout his career. He feels disrespected by senior Democratic leaders who are trying to push him out of the race.
What are the potential consequences for the Democratic Party if Biden steps aside?
The Democratic Party would need to find a new nominee, which could lead to a chaotic and divisive primary process. There are also concerns about the potential impact on the party's chances of winning the election.
What are the key takeaways from the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump?
The gunman was meticulously planning the attack and had taken steps to scout the area and gain access to the roof where he fired shots at Trump. The investigation is also examining security lapses that allowed the gunman to get so close to Trump.
What caused the global tech outage and what are the implications?
The outage was caused by a software update from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm. The outage impacted airlines, banks, and other businesses worldwide, causing widespread disruption and frustration.
Show Notes
New reporting from veteran journalist Carl Bernstein on the immediate future of President Biden's campaign and the major donors trying to get him to end his campaign. Plus, new details on the gunman who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his Pennsylvania rally last weekend. What the shooter was doing leading up to the event.
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