In this episode, the discussion opens with a welcome and introduction, followed by an overview of the day's top political stories. The focus shifts to the race for the House Speaker, exploring the dynamics within the Republican Party. The episode examines Trump's recent endorsement and its implications for certification processes. Attention turns to President Biden's Presidential Citizens Medal ceremony, analyzing its broader implications. The potential for Biden to issue preemptive pardons is also discussed. The episode highlights New York's new paid medical leave law for pregnant workers and its impact. Chief Justice Roberts' remarks on judicial independence are explored, before concluding with a reminder to follow the podcast.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction with top stories

(0:39) Race for the House Speaker and Republican dynamics

(2:13) Trump's endorsement and implications for certification

(3:21) Biden's Presidential Citizens Medal ceremony and implications

(5:17) Biden's potential preemptive pardons

(5:43) New York's paid medical leave law for pregnant workers

(7:32) Chief Justice Roberts on judicial independence

(9:59) Conclusion and follow reminder