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Decorations & Walz’s Decision

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Decorations & Walz’s Decision

The conversation touches on the tradition of taking down Christmas decorations, with Jason mentioning their Charlie Brown tree is still up. Matt discusses the resignation of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is stepping down from his re-election bid amidst a child care program fraud investigation and Republican attacks. Walz cited the negative attention as a hindrance to his governance. Matt also discusses the political implications of Walz’s decision, suggesting he is aware of his political troubles and is choosing to resign to save face. Additionally, there is a brief mention of new mugs and the ongoing situation in Venezuela.

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