John and Chris are safe and sound in ITR Live's Studio 130, thankful that they are not lost at sea trapped in a metal tube 13,000 feet below the ocean surface with only 3 days worth of oxygen. Instead, they take a trip through what happening in the news.

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan says he doesn't want to fight on social issues, but instead wants to focus on the federal debt and poverty. What does that really mean?

A huge scandal in Warren County where the Republican Board of Supervisors appointed a Republican as County Auditor, passing over the hand-picked Democrat successor. Hunter Biden gets a sweetheart plea deal, avoiding not only prison time, but also any real scrutiny over his wide-ranging malfeasance. Finally, the Iowa Supreme Court continues it's assault on independence of the Iowa legislature.