We look at how Trump has unleashed his ragtag militia on the country.  We examine  his proposals to eliminate birthright citizenship and to increase deportations.  And we worry about the future of our nation. 

We take a look at the political implications of the Los Angeles wildfires. And we say farewell to a good friend.

Trump squeezes big media and maybe even little guys like us.   Sherry and Bill attack  Trump's cabinet nominations.

Are Democratic elected officials going soft on Trump?  It looks that way, particularly on immigration.  And are some of the media joining the Hallelujah chorus?

We examine President-elect Trump's controversial cabinet choices and the blowback  from President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter.

With journalist Jon Regardie, we discuss issues of importance to L.A.'s future, including: Mayor Bass, President-elect Trump and L.A.'s 2028 Olympics, the enlargement of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and former local official Mark Ridley-Thomas's continued legal troubles.

We discuss what tripped up the Democrats in the last election and what might trip up the Republicans in the future.

With friend of the show, political analyst Bill Schneider, we discuss the fallout from the presidential election.

With friend of the show, political analyst Bill Schneider, we discuss the state of the presidential race as election day nears.

We wonder if this is the first "podcast election."  We discuss the declining influence of traditional media and the growing power of  podcasts, and social media in the U.S.   electoral process.