Episode 69 - Niiice

Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the NHL trade deadline, Vince McMahon and WWE, allegations and fallout in WWE, the movie 'The Iron Claw' and the Von Erichs, and the potential collapse of the United States. The conversation explores the possibility of secessionist movements in the US, with a focus on Texas and California. It also delves into the factors that contribute to the fall of empires, including economic, environmental, social and cultural, and political issues. The discussion highlights the financial problems and corruption present in empires, and the potential consequences of these issues in the United States. The conversation explores the potential collapse of the United States and the factors that could contribute to it. It discusses countries with low scores in terms of stability and trust in government. The lack of cohesion and political polarization are identified as challenges. The influence of outside forces, such as climate change and technology, is also examined. Possible scenarios for collapse are considered, including secession, economic collapse, and a national divorce. The impact of technology, biases in technology, and signs of potential collapse are discussed. The conversation concludes with some lighthearted and unexpected questions.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and NHL Trade Deadline
03:34
Vince McMahon and WWE
08:07
Allegations and Fallout in WWE
11:15
The Iron Claw and the Von Erichs
23:54
Secessionist Movements in the US
24:29
Texas and California Threats to Secede
26:07
States Taking Matters into Their Own Hands
27:22
Comparing the Fall of Empires
29:14
Factors Leading to the Fall of Empires
29:41
Economic Issues
30:14
Environmental Issues
30:42
Political Issues
38:21
Corruption in Empires
49:31
Financial Problems in Empires
01:00:12
Countries with Low Scores
01:01:14
Lack of Trust in Government
01:01:41
Lack of Cohesion
01:02:35
Outside Forces
01:03:46
Possible Scenarios for Collapse
01:06:06
Impact of Technology
01:09:07
Biases in Technology
01:11:07
Signs of Potential Collapse
01:14:59
Possible Collapse Scenarios
01:26:34
Uncalled For Questions
01:29:13
Unseen Things