odd unpacks CNN’s town hall with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders and explains why the left’s storyline on the ongoing government shutdown doesn’t add up. From filibuster math and continuing resolutions to Trump’s executive order protecting military pay, Todd lays out the context the media skips and contrasts big–government promises with limited–government reality. He also responds to AOC’s claims about the GOP “radicalizing” young men, and why that kind of performance politics falls flat with everyday Americans. Plus, quick hits on party messaging, what really drives shutdown blame, and why shrinking Washington’s scope still matters most for liberty and prosperity. Subscribe to The Daily Truth for the full Stack and transcript.