Friends,

Good morning, and welcome back to my Saturday coffee klatch with Heather Lofthouse (executive director of Inequality Media Civic Action), where we examine the highs, lows, and even lower points of the previous week. Please pull up a chair, grab a cup, and join us.

This morning we look at:

— The life and death of Senator Dianne Feinstein (who was a friend to both of us). What’s her legacy likely to be?

— The pending shutdown. Is Kevin McCarthy toast?

— This week’s Republican debate. Does anyone care?

— Kudos to the courts. Judges are making Trump accountable. If Trump gets reelected (perish the thought), can he merely stop all this litigation?

— We’re approaching Biden’s last exit ramp before the election year. He should not bow out, despite mounting pressure. We’re for him, 100 percent. Are you?

— Heather’s segment: real life examples of the common good. What’s your real-life example of the common good?

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