cover of episode 817. Andy & DJ CTI: Denver Mayor Prepared To Go To Jail Over Opposition To Trump Deportations, Elon Musk Considering Buying MSNBC & Anti-Police Activist Blew $75K In Charity Funds

817. Andy & DJ CTI: Denver Mayor Prepared To Go To Jail Over Opposition To Trump Deportations, Elon Musk Considering Buying MSNBC & Anti-Police Activist Blew $75K In Charity Funds

2024/11/27
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丹佛市长迈克·约翰逊公开表示,他准备因反对特朗普政府的驱逐出境计划而面临监禁。这一立场激起了广泛的争议,支持者认为市长捍卫了城市的人道主义价值观,反对者则认为市长的行为违反了联邦法律,并可能危及公共安全。 市长最初预测将出现类似天安门广场的抗议活动,后又收回了这一说法。这一事件突显了美国社会对移民问题的深刻分歧,以及地方政府与联邦政府在执法权限方面的冲突。 评论员汤姆强调,庇护非法移民违反了联邦法律,联邦政府有权执行其移民政策,以维护国家安全和公共安全。他认为市长的行为是不可接受的,并可能导致严重后果。 安迪和DJ对丹佛市长的立场表示赞赏,认为市长展现了勇气和决心,捍卫了弱势群体的权益。他们还讨论了国务院为因特朗普当选而感到沮丧的员工提供内部心理治疗服务,以及特朗普政府的一些内阁任命,认为这些事件反映了美国社会政治和文化方面的深刻分歧。 他们还讨论了社交媒体平台上对信息的控制,以及一小部分人如何操纵公众舆论。他们认为,这种信息控制导致了社会分裂和极端化,并对社会造成了严重损害。 安迪和DJ还讨论了其他一些新闻事件,包括一名反警察活动家挪用慈善资金用于个人消费,以及纽约市因政府失职而导致的暴力犯罪事件。他们认为,这些事件反映了美国社会中普遍存在的道德沦丧和政府失职问题。 他们还讨论了如何修复美国社会,认为这需要个人层面的文化变革,而不是仅仅依靠政治人物。他们认为,个人需要承担责任,过上高标准的生活,并拒绝那些使他们变得软弱和容易被统治的东西。

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Why is the Denver Mayor prepared to go to jail over his opposition to Trump's deportation plans?

Denver Mayor Mike Johnson is prepared to go to jail because he opposes President-elect Trump's plan to significantly ramp up deportations of illegal immigrants. He predicts potential resistance from citizens and likens it to a Tiananmen Square moment, indicating he is willing to face legal consequences for his stance.

What is Elon Musk's stance on MSNBC?

Elon Musk has called MSNBC the 'scum of the earth' and accused the channel of peddling people propaganda. Despite his strong criticism, he has posted memes about potentially buying the channel, adding to the anxiety of MSNBC staffers about the real implications of a Trump presidency and the announced spin-off of Comcast's cable channels.

How did an anti-police activist misuse charity funds?

Anti-police activist Branden Anderson allegedly misused $75,000 of non-profit funds for personal expenses, including over $40,000 on a luxury vacation rental service, $10,000 on hotels and Airbnb for personal travel, $10,000 on designer clothing, and $5,000 on emergency veterinary services. This misuse of funds is now the subject of a lawsuit by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.

What was the cost of the special counsel's federal cases against Trump?

The special counsel's federal cases against Trump cost taxpayers over $50 million over two years. The office of special counsel Jack Smith incurred costs of about $9.25 million from mid-November 2022 to March 2023, increased to roughly $14.5 million for the following six months, and spent about $11.84 million from October 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.

What did the NFL Monday Night Countdown crew do for a couple during a game?

The NFL Monday Night Countdown crew helped a couple reveal the gender of their baby live on TV before the Ravens-Chargers game. They announced that the couple was having a girl, adding a personal touch to the pre-game festivities.

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnson says he's prepared to go to jail over his opposition to Trump's mass deportation plan, sparking a debate on federal vs. local government jurisdiction and the impact of illegal immigration on communities.
  • Denver Mayor Mike Johnson is willing to go to jail over his opposition to Trump's deportation plan.
  • Debate on federal vs. local government jurisdiction and the legality of state and city actions against federal law.
  • Discussion on the impact of illegal immigration on communities, resources, and safety.

Shownotes Transcript

On today’s episode, Andy & DJ discuss the Denver Mayor saying he’s prepared to go to jail over his opposition to deport illegal immigrants, Elon Musk considering to buy MSNBC and the anti-police activist who blew $75k in charity funds.