The Trump Administration's relentless dismantling of the Federal Government raises the question: Is this just ideological? "Smaller Government" has been a Republican mantra throughout our lifetimes. Meanwhile, a hell of a lot of money is changing hands. We explore the question, and Jon shares ⁠what Senator Chris Murphy has to say⁠ about the corruption endemic to the whole process.

And what do we need from the Democratic Party? More than what we're getting, that's for sure.

Plus a coda about Mahmoud Khalil.

This time, it's just Jon and Joseph, but we're expecting a third team member in episode three.