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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The Winning Ticket" by Rob Sand - This book details the author's experience uncovering the largest lottery rigging scheme in American history during his time as chief public corruption prosecutor.
Videos & Documentaries
- Jackpot - A documentary that tells the same story as Rob Sand's book "The Winning Ticket" in 45 minutes, available for free streaming at lottodoc.com.
Organizations & Institutions
- Obama Foundation - Mentioned for helping to lift up emerging leaders with tools, training, and support to meet historical moments.
- Pew Research Center - Referenced for polling data on public opinion regarding the Trump administration's immigration policies.
- House and Senate Armed Services Committees - These committees, controlled by Republicans, announced a joint investigation into the alleged war crime ordered by Pete Hegseth.
People Mentioned
- Stephen Miller - Former Trump advisor, discussed for his influence on Trump's immigration policies and his far-right views on migration.
- Sean Ben-Diver (Afghan Evac) - Runs an organization advocating for Afghan allies, quoted on the White House's use of a shooting incident as a pretext for policy.
- Don Bacon (Retiring Republican Congressman, former General) - Member of the House Armed Services Committee, stated that if reports of Pete Hegseth's orders were true, it would be a "violation of the law of war."
- Mike Turner (Republican Congressman, former Armed Services Chairman) - Stated that the alleged order from Pete Hegseth would be "very serious" and an "illegal act."
- Caroline Levitt (White House Press Secretary) - Confirmed a second strike in the Caribbean incident but denied Pete Hegseth's order to "kill everybody."
- Pete Hegseth (Secretary of War) - Discussed for allegedly ordering a war crime in the Caribbean and his subsequent response to the allegations.
- Roger Wicker (Senate Republican from Mississippi) - Discussed for his commitment to investigating the alleged war crime and his willingness to consider it a war crime.
- Kirill Dmitriev (Head of the Russian Sovereign Wealth Fund) - Mentioned in the context of negotiations with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff regarding Russian economy and potential deals.
- Peter Thiel - Investor in Prospera, a private for-profit city in Honduras.
- Mark Andreessen - Investor in Prospera, a private for-profit city in Honduras.
- Jensen Huang (CEO of Nvidia) - Mentioned in the context of his argument for selling advanced chips to China.
- Sam Altman - Referenced for his role in Open AI and his interview with Tucker Carlson regarding AI.
- Mark Zuckerberg - Referenced for his evolution in public relations and his approach to technology.
- Aftyn Beane - Democratic candidate running in a special election for a key congressional seat in Tennessee 7.
- Amy Walter - Discussed in the context of a smart and thoughtful conversation with Dan on the special election in Tennessee.
- Chuck Grassley - Iowa Senator, mentioned for his nuanced stance on the trade war compared to other Republican elected officials.
- Abby - A friend of Rob Sand, a childhood cancer survivor and pediatric nurse, whose story highlights the impact of cancer in Iowa.
- Luana Stoltenberg - A legislator who voted against a bill that would gut the state auditor's office, demonstrating integrity despite her political alignment.
Websites & Online Resources
- obama.org/youth - Website for the Obama Foundation, where listeners can donate.
- lottodoc.com - Website where the documentary "Jackpot" can be streamed for free.
- robsand.com - Rob Sand's campaign website, where listeners can get involved, donate, or volunteer.
Other Resources
- All-In Podcast - Mentioned for its annual conference and the sale of branded tequila.
- Fentanyl - Discussed as a drug, with its production in Mexico and chemicals from China, distinguishing it from cocaine trafficking in the Caribbean.
- Soybeans - Discussed in the context of the US-China trade war and its impact on Iowa farmers.
- Radon - A naturally occurring radioactive gas, mentioned as a potential cause of rising cancer rates in Iowa.
- Pope and Young Record Books - Referenced for scoring deer in bow hunting.
- Boon and Crockett Record Books - Referenced for scoring deer in bow hunting, indicating a larger buck than Pope and Young.