Today’s episode is packed with important topics. We break down the government shutdown, what caused it, and why Democrats are supporting it. A major debate centers on funding healthcare for illegal immigrants, and we unpack the facts behind the issue and Governor Gavin Newsom’s strong backing of it. Susan Shelley joins me to discuss Illinois corruption, gerrymandering, and how these problems connect to California. Later, San Jose firefighter Barry Arata shares how a network of firefighters pushing back against “vaccinate or terminate” mandates was labeled as terrorism and extremism, even though they were fighting for freedom of choice and medical privacy.