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The hosts speculate on a "shadow presidency" involving Barack Obama, noting his prominent appearance at the COP26 climate summit. They suggest Obama sees himself as a modern FDR, pushing for a "Great New Deal" through piecemeal legislation like the infrastructure bill. They argue that the current administration is moving toward Universal Basic Income (UBI) and a cashless society to increase state control.
Pete Buttigieg promotes the $17 billion for ports included in the infrastructure bill, while the hosts point to California's climate regulations as the real bottleneck for truckers. They reference the TV show *The Wire* to explain the power structures and corruption inherent in the docks. They suggest that the current slowdown may be a concerted effort by workers to resist government leverage.
