In Episode 61, Michelle kicks off the episode with a welcome and introduction, setting the stage for a deep dive into significant national topics. The discussion begins with a focus on the recent block on federal aid spending, highlighting the Navajo Nation's demonstration for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). The episode explores bipartisan efforts to reauthorize RECA, discussing its implications for affected communities. The conversation then shifts to the bird flu outbreak, examining its impact on farms, public health, and egg prices. The episode also covers a briefing from the Trump White House on immigration policies and drone use. It concludes with a wrap-up and an invitation to follow the podcast for more updates.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction by Michelle

(0:22) Federal aid spending block & Navajo Nation RECA demonstration

(1:57) RECA reauthorization and bipartisan efforts

(3:37) Bird flu outbreak: impacts on farms, public health, and egg prices

(5:34) Trump White House briefing on immigration and drones

(7:02) Episode wrap-up and call to follow the podcast