Episode 81 - Walzing In

summary
The conversation covers various topics including personal grooming, hair length, politics, and international news. The hosts discuss the length of Doctor Beat's hair and whether he should style it or keep it as is. They also touch on the recent news of Maduro trying to stay in power in Venezuela and the coup in Bangladesh. The conversation then shifts to the recent assassinations by Israel of terrorist leaders in Iran and Lebanon, and the potential escalation of conflict in the Middle East. They also briefly mention the current state of politics in the US. In this conversation, Brad and Doctor Beat discuss various topics including politics, the stock market, and movies. They express their opinions on socialism, the Democratic party, and the recent market crash. They also share their excitement for upcoming movies and show off their collectibles.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Personal Grooming
03:20
International News: Venezuela and Bangladesh
12:04
Assassinations and Escalating Tensions in the Middle East
16:00
The Role of Leadership in International Relations
23:03
US Involvement in the Middle East
28:05
Rejecting Socialism and the Shift to Moderation
29:30
Kamala Harris's Changing Platform Stances
33:02
Fiery but Mostly Peaceful Protests
37:21
Cringeworthy Moments in Politics
38:11
The Market Crash and its Causes
39:43
The Impact of the US Jobs Market on Global Stock Markets
43:30
Investing in AI and Chip Manufacturing
44:39
Excitement for Upcoming Movies and Collectibles