Meme culture meets the government. Beyond the blunder of accidentally letting a journalist in the government chat, the “Houthi PC small group” chat opens a discussion about our security clearance protocols.

Appetizer

Bank overdraft fees, Musk gives prize for voting, consumer spending, executive order on Smithonian museum, prehistoric wasps

Main course

• Trump officials let the Atlantic in the chat
• Comparing the messaging apps
• Who is using the messaging apps?
• How to get clearance
• Clearance protocol

Sweet treat

• Possums are not pets

Possums are not pets

Tip your waiter

• History of the Caesar salad

Music from Master Planned Music.