First, Ashley talks about the Keystone XL Pipeline and why it’s a hot topic in politics and the news. Second, Ashley discusses how Governor Gavin Newsom has lifted California’s stay-at-home order in what many believe is a political move due to the rise in signatures on a recall petition. Finally, Trump’s impeachment in the Senate is two weeks away, but how will impeachment trials proceed now that Trump is no longer the president?

Joe Biden has officially been sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Ashley breaks down the inaugural events and explains President Biden’s agenda for his first 100 days. Moreover, in a politically tense period, two questions stand out: what is unity, and who defines it?

With Joe Biden’s inauguration around the corner, Ashley unpacks Trump’s choice not to attend the ceremony, the National Guard’s presence at the Capitol, and the peaceful transition of power. Additionally, since Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo have both voiced their support of opening businesses after harsh lockdowns, Ashley discusses her feelings of opposition towards lockdowns and the subjective labeling of businesses as essential or non-essential. Lastly, Ashley talks about the death penalty and the recent execution of Dustin Higgs.

Ashley introduces the Pull Up a Chair Podcast and dives into what Pull Up a Chair means to her. It’s important to engage in political discourse with those we disagree with and understand that we do not simply fit within an ideological box. Ashley also briefly touches on the United States Capitol breach and President Donald Trump’s second impeachment.