CannCon and Alpha Warrior kick off this fiery episode of Badlands Daily with early-morning banter and dive straight into the chaos surrounding the 43-day government shutdown. They break down AOC’s meltdown, Durbin’s stunning admission, and the coordinated “leverage” strategy Democrats used to manipulate public perception ahead of elections. From flight delays to SNAP disruptions, the hosts expose how the shutdown was weaponized for political gain. CannCon and Alpha pivot into the explosive Epstein files, unpacking whistleblower claims, suspicious emails, media manipulation, and why so many powerful players are panicking. They spotlight the Arizona elector prosecutions, Christina Bobb’s bombshell allegations, and fresh signs that major corruption in California may finally be cracking open. The episode closes with border chaos, child-targeting offenders being rounded up, and the wider implications for 2026. A packed show full of receipts, laughs, theory crafting, and sharp analysis, classic CannCon and Alpha energy from start to finish.