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Discussions: 2026-W43 — page 4
Discussions added each week. These are publication dates here; the original episodes may be older.
- 9:14–14:14
Brolin and Von connect childhood chaos with their experiences of substance use, then reflect on humour, community and sobriety.
- 39:14–44:14
Von recalls a difficult singing audition; Brolin describes The Goonies, early nerves on set and his reaction to Thrashin’.
- 34:14–39:14
Brolin discusses the arrest report and his mother, then recounts moving to Los Angeles and struggling with acting auditions.
- 44:14–49:14
Brolin describes studying acting, working outside film and trading stocks, before discussing No Country for Old Men and renewed opportunities.
- 23:31–24:54
Asked whether he has voted for Republicans, Talarico distinguishes nonpartisan races and criticises prolonged one-party control.
- 15:20–18:20
Talarico explains his appeal through a top-versus-bottom view of politics and argues that living costs are driving demand for change.
- 7:46–10:11
Talarico recounts winning a competitive district, being affected by redistricting and running nearby, while criticizing politicians drawing their own boundaries.
- 5:52–7:46
Talarico links his decision to run for office to his experience teaching in a crowded classroom after school-funding cuts.
- 18:20–21:22
Talarico outlines political reforms, proposes suspending fuel taxes and argues for Congress to reassert its war powers.
- 3:16–5:52
Barbaro introduces personal attacks and excerpts from campaign ads; Talarico describes a “rage economy” that rewards anger rather than connection.
- 27:57–31:22
Talarico says his priorities would be corruption and living costs, recounts a state impeachment vote and declines to prejudge a future Senate trial.
- 10:11–13:32
Talarico responds to questions about his positions on social issues by describing state legislation and his duty to constituents.
- 13:32–15:13
Pressed about earlier remarks, Talarico says he regrets unclear phrasing while maintaining that he was defending constituents.
- 31:22–33:28
Asked what defeat would mean, Talarico describes the campaign as part of longer political work and says that work would continue.
- 33:51–34:52
The closing news update reports curfews and political responses to unrest in France, describing protests over schools and living costs.
- 21:22–23:31
Talarico argues for ending the Senate filibuster, while the interviewer asks about majority rule and the consequences for either party.
- 24:54–27:57
Talarico distinguishes bringing faith into politics from establishing religion through government and connects policy with moral values.
- 1:18–3:16
Barbaro introduces the Senate race; Talarico describes his campaign as an underdog effort and discusses spending against him.
- 45:14–47:29
Leah describes examining nonprofit filings and vendor relationships while separating that financial investigation from claims about an assassination.
- 3:09–5:24
Leah describes tracing cryptocurrency through public transactions, emphasizing the need for an address and the importance of cash-out points.
- 1:38:39–1:39:31 · Brief mention
Ryan and Leah close the interview, followed by a request to subscribe, share and leave a review.
- 1:35:41–1:38:39
Leah describes her understanding of defence legislation and voting; they discuss their distrust of federal politics.
- 1:31:43–1:35:41
Leah speculates about future surveillance, financial restrictions and defence technology integration, while Ryan questions the proposed cooperation.
- 1:28:26–1:31:43
Leah makes claims about surveillance investors and camera access; Ryan asks how these concerns differ from ubiquitous connected cameras.