Paula cracks open the first cup of Caffeine & Chaos: The Shutdown Chronicles — and it’s a strong one. Congress has once again rage-quit its responsibilities, shutting down the federal government over (wait for it) healthcare subsidies. From D.C.’s blame-ping-pong to real people stuck without paychecks or benefits, Paula breaks down how a budget fight turned into full-blown political theater. Expect sass, caffeine, and exactly zero patience for performative politics.

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