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Episode 6 - Ivan and Jeff discuss hotly contested Senate races in Nevada, Kentucky, Florida, Connecticut, Colorado and Pennsylvania. They defend their favorite candidates and give predictions for the November midterms. (65:23)
Episode 5 - Social security is broke. While Ivan believes that the system can be fixed by means testing or raising the retirement age or contribution cap, Jeff insists that the system is structurally unsound, an unsustainable Ponzi scheme and a drag on the economy. He suggests it be replaced by private accounts, invested in American Industry, giving a generous rate of return and a boost to the economy. Ivan doesn't trust markets and prefers taxes and a promise from the government. (65:58)
Episode 4 - Ivan calls in from his vacation in the Windy City to resume the discussion on the 14th Amendment. Does the 14th Amendment grant birthright citizenship? Should it be repealed? What should, if anything, should be done about "anchor babies?" Ivan and Jeff discuss these and other issues related to immigration. (60:43)
Episode 3 - Ivan and Jeff discuss the striking down of the California Marriage Protection Act, and use it as a springboard for discussing gay marriage in general. Is Proposition 8 an unconstitutional violation of the 14th Amendment equal protection clause, or is an unelected judge overturning the will of the people? (69:45)
Episode 2 - In this episode the Professor and Ivan battle it out over the New Feudalism - opulence on the public dollar and the cult of personality. Those in the ring start in on the issue of Arizona and the 14th Amendment...To be continued? Of course. (75:29)
Episode 1 - In this episode Professor Jeffrey Borrodale and Ivan O'Naim introduce their distinct political perspectives while discussing the US Constitution, Race Relations, the Nanny State, and Obama Care. (69:59)
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