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We break down a forty-day shutdown that ended with a surrender on health care subsidies, higher costs for families, and lower trust in party leadership. We also talk about why leverage matters, and how insider incentives keep the public paying the price.

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We challenge fourth-quarter autopilot and lay out a practical plan to withhold discretionary spending as a form of power. From the bystander effect to weekly steps, we explain how small choices can shake corporate assumptions and keep money local.

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We recap the week’s biggest stories through one lens: people pay when systems wobble and leaders dodge accountability. From shutdown fallout and sanctions to climate shocks, media gaps, and AI bias, we connect policies to real lives and ask who gets protected and who gets forgotten.

• shutdown risks to SNAP and essential services
• accountability for stalled benefits and broken promises
• sanctions on Russia and migration policy trade-offs
• climate disasters exposing fragile infrastructure
• cultural and heritage shifts shaping public memory
• reported MS-13 swap raising rule-of-law questions
• Texas emergency radio failure and shared responsibility
• Project 2025 impacts on Black communities
• newsroom underrepresentation and missing coverage
• AI bias in Black archives and preservation choices

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News you likely didn’t see or didn’t get in full: a deadly South Carolina shooting with thin reporting, courtroom tug-of-war over National Guard deployments, Insurrection Act signals, a shutdown “fix” that buys one paycheck, and the Qatar training facility fight. We weigh what’s fact, what’s framing, and how power moves faster than clarity.

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 In this session, we unveil the essential mindset and skills needed for survival, drawing from the  wisdom of an old Army vet. We'll share practical and actionable tips on everything from the importance of knowing where your first aid kit is, to maintaining physical fitness to boost your chances of survival, to always carrying essential items. As we navigate through these insights, you'll come to understand why situational awareness is key to maximizing your reaction time during unforeseen events. 

The session also delves into the necessity of flexibility and reassessment when plans change, and by the end of our discussion, you'll be equipped with a proactive approach to creating your own personal blueprint for survival and well-being, all while prioritizing self-care in emergencies. Stay prepared, stay active, and stay alert with the knowledge from this empowering session.

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In this session we will focus on the 'rule of threes' for survival, we start by ensuring you can understand  the essentials: air, shelter, water, and food. I'll walk you through the art of evading disaster's grasp by mastering techniques ranging from CPR to the smart use of household item while making sure you're unshakable when the world gets shaky.

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We trace day eight of the shutdown, how power rewrites rules in real time, and why workers are being used as bargaining chips. We unpack reclassifications, the back pay reversal, Guard deployments, AG stonewalling, and the whispers about files that might blow it all open.

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This session is packed with essential tips and strategies to ensure you and your family are prepared for any unexpected emergencies. We dive deep into the importance of having a robust family emergency plan, especially when you might be separated from your loved ones during a crisis. From navigating power outages and securing water access to dealing with gas shortages, we cover the must-have supplies like flashlights, generators, and water reserves. We'll also underline the critical need for clear communication with designated emergency contacts and offer guidance on how to be ready for various weather-related emergencies specific to your region—be it hurricanes, tornadoes, or earthquakes.

We reflect on our past sessions, hoping they've provided valuable insights, and warmly invite you to share your feedback for ongoing improvement. 

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Balancing life's relentless demands can feel like a circus act, but what happens when we drop the ball on self-care?  In this session I talk about the juggling act of managing family, work, and those pesky curveballs life throws our way. You'll learn why it's not just okay but essential to carve out time for yourself and discover the magic of setting achievable goals, like doing three good things for yourself daily. This isn't about grand gestures; it's the small steps that lead to a replenished well-being.

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Feeling the weight of a dollar that doesn't stretch as far as it once did? You're not alone. In this session i unravel the complexities of financial hardship, a reality too many of us face against the backdrop of national and international economic decisions. We discuss the enormous expenses of American foreign policy and its wars, examining the true cost we pay beyond the trillions of dollars spent. Including the effects of these policies on our currency's value and how the 2008 recession plundered the middle class's savings—a narrative that speaks volumes about the erosion of generational wealth.

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