Welcome back to our Saturday coffee klatch with Heather Lofthouse, executive director of Inequality Media Civic Action (and my former student), where we explore the highs and lows of the past week. Pull up a chair and grab a cup.

On today’s docket:

— Biden’s State of the Union address. Why we think it ranks as one of the best ever.

— George Santos, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, and other raving Republicans. Why have congressional Republicans gone stark raving mad?

— The terrible tragedy in Turkey and Syria. Why isn’t help getting to people who need it?

— Elon Musk plays Donald Trump again. Why is the richest man in the world firing employees who don’t reward his ego?

— Tomorrow’s Super Bowl. Why is professional football good for America?

— Plus: Heather’s report on her glow-in-the-dark axe throwing.

Thank you to Corey Kaup and Deirdre Broderick for today’s theme song.

And today’s poll:

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