In addition to Kartik joining us to discuss: Why Canada Never Became Part of the USA: North American Wars and Political Intrigue 1774-1871 Tim, Wendy, and David discussed other political topics including:

The ongoing Federal Government Shutdown and the ICE raids in Chicago where many Black Americans citizens were arrested and detained,

Finally, Wendy gave a report on the 2025 Carter Lewis Dinner and keynote address by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.