Professor Charles Stanton and third-year law student Blanca Pena discuss the impact of the government shutdown, highlighting the Republican Party's desire to cut healthcare programs like Obamacare and Medicaid. They note the disproportionate impact on minority communities, particularly WIC, and the broader agenda to eliminate agencies. Blanca criticizes the administration's divisive tactics and the misinformation spread about the shutdown. They also discuss the devaluation of minority communities, the weaponization of religion, and the importance of love, dialogue, and faith in addressing societal issues. The conversation emphasizes the need for collective action and principled stand to overcome current challenges.