This week we head to Dovetail for some holiday spiced lagers while trying to make sense of Trump's most recent chaotic month. We dive into the murky legal waters of Caribbean boat strikes, ICE operations that feel like a bad reality show, and look to Tennessee for some hope. Also: Marjorie Taylor Greene is retiring, redistricting might save/doom us all, and we're pretty sure feudalism is making a comeback.

This week we head to Is/Was Brewing to warm up on a wintry Chicago day with some excellent stouts and saisons. We celebrate Democrats' massive wins across the country New York's new mayor to California's Prop 50 passing—all while the government shutdown drags into day 40. We continue to cover ICE's reign of terror in Chicago that now includes tear-gassed one-year-olds and breaking into daycares. At least Dick Cheney's dead!

This week we head back to Revolution to sip some oak barrel aged Repo Man and talk about the absolute chaos unfolding in our own backyard. Between ICE raids at schools, tear gas a block away, and organizing bike brigades to protect tamale vendors, Chicago has become ground zero for resistance. We also dive into the government shutdown (week five!), France's 14-hour prime minister, and the wildest congressional race you've ever seen in Illinois' 9th district.

This week we're sipping on Da Pope at Burning Bush Brewery, enjoying the beautiful riverside patio while the government shuts down around us. We dive into the escalating panic of Trump's latest moves, from indicting Comey to labeling antifa as terrorists, all while downing some papal-themed brews. We're watching the democracy crumble in real-time, but at least the beer is heavenly!

This week we're at Pilot Project's new Wrigley location, sipping on fantastic brews from their incubator breweries like Brewer's Kitchen and Azadi. We discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination and how it's being weaponized politically and examine global unrest from Nepal to France. Between pretzel defeats and perfect IPAs, we ponder when it's time to take action as fascism creeps closer to home.

This week we're on a pub crawl with Drinking Liberally, starting at Hop Butcher and moving on to Demo Brewing and Dovetail. We discuss the disturbing news of Texas National Guard potentially invading Chicago, with Trump posting apocalyptic threats. Despite the serious situation, we find solace in great beer and better company, sharing conversations about resistance with our local liberals.

This week we're at Half Acre Brewing, enjoying delicious beers on a beautiful summer day. We announce our upcoming pub crawl on September 6th starting at Hop Butcher. We dive into the military occupation of DC, Texas gerrymandering drama, and what would an episode be without a bribe in a potato chip bag? Be sure to stick around through the end to hear Steve's 14% stout take it's toll!

This week we're at Lake Effect Brewing, enjoying a watermelon saison while dodging raindrops under their patio umbrellas. We discuss the latest Epstein revelations, including Trump's creepy letter and Maxwell's prison interview. Plus, we explore how Trump's DOJ is dismantling government institutions, the Paramount/Skydance merger drama, and what Democrats can learn from wrestling.

This week we're sipping on delicious lagers at Dovetail Brewing after Steve's dental appointment. We dive into the big bullshit bill (officially HR1), discussing everything from ICE's bloated budget to Lisa Murkowski's whale hunting tax breaks. We explore Trump's tariff chaos, Supreme Court power grabs, and the Epstein files disappointment that has MAGA supporters burning their hats. At least we're not at war with Iran!

This week we're back at Alarmist Brewery, discussing the tense political climate. We dive into ICE raids in LA, troops on American streets, and the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. While sipping on Crispy Boy pilsner and 13.3% barrel-aged stout, we break down how the US bombing of Iran could spiral into something much worse. Tune in for our alarming analysis!