In hour two, the guys get a surprise appearance by our WMDX newsperson Savanna Tomei-Olson, giving us a rundown of the big headlines today. John then dives into the Big Story: cuts Musk plans for Social Security (!), along with comments from Republican lawmakers agreeing with him. Getting the inside on the outside, we check in with Brittney Merlot for a look at the weather, and later, we welcome in Mike McCabe for his usual Wednesday appearance. Sporting a white cap (the new color of protest and unity), he chats about symbolism - his hat, but also another example: the spinning wheel, and the role it played in India's independence movement. Jumping off from this, the trio dive into the idea that, like Gandhi, we should not focus on what we're against, but rather to start something new. Gandhi used the spinning wheel to promote Indian manufacturing and independence, and we need to promote the ideas we've wanted for years: universal healthcare, funded public schools, a living wage, and more. In addition to having a plan for good policy, the guys also nail home the need to believe in an idea, and wholeheartedly, emotionally support that belief - in order to make it happen.

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