The Christmas season is upon us, but the craziness doesn't abate.  Andrew and Jerry start with the story of a city council meeting in Oakland, CA and the hatred and misinformation that ensued.  They explore the history of anti-semitism on the left, and the relationship between the evolution of DEI and the deepening of anti-semitic hate within the progressive movement.

They then talk about the recent piece by a Maryland political science professor about polling and the economy--what does she miss in terms of Bidenomics and the Biden agenda. This leads into a discussion of the issues - the National Association of Manufacturers is out with a new report on the impact of regulations on the American economy (a $3 trillion cost!), and Andrew and Jerry tie this into the misquoting of Ronald Reagan by Education Secretary Miguel Cardonas. 

But do the issues matter?  And does it matter who the Republican candidate in 2024 is - that regardless of whether or not Donald Trump is the nominee, will the election just be about Donald Trump?  How long will American politics be all about Donald Trump - and what sets the modern era apart from, say, the post-Watergate era?

Moreover, IF the election is going to be all about Donald Trump and Trump is the inevitable nominee, should Republicans just embrace that fact, lean into it, and work to defeat Joe Biden?

Finally, with the holiday season opening up, what songs kick off Christmastime for Andrew and Jerry?  And Andrew asks the question, did Covid kill going to the movies forever?