PLUS - the Supreme Court's new term and a Middle East peace update. 

4:30: What I found worth watching and reading over the weekend. 

7:30: National Guard in the news – the standoff over deployments in Chicago and Portland.

10:15: The first Super Moon of 2025 – what makes it special (and what scientists say it isn’t).

11:15: The Supreme Court’s new term features key cases on state vs. federal power, trade, and transgender sports.

14:30: Understanding the government shutdown and what's at stake. 

27:15: National debt reality check. 

34:00: Where we stand with Middle East peace talks.

36:00: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall.

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