In this episode, Michelle kicks off with an introduction before diving into the latest political stories. We explore potential solutions to avert a government shutdown, focusing on the ongoing funding discussions. The episode scrutinizes efforts to regulate cost-cutting measures reportedly influenced by Trump and Musk. We then discuss the repeal of the methane fee, examining its implications for climate and energy policies. The conversation shifts to Montana's Medicaid expansion and its potential influence on national healthcare policy. Finally, we analyze the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and its effects on U.S.-Ukraine relations. The episode concludes with a wrap-up and a call to follow the podcast for more updates.

(0:00) Introduction by Michelle

(0:09) Government shutdown solutions and funding discussions

(1:04) Regulating Trump-Musk cost-cutting measures

(2:26) Methane fee repeal and its impact on climate and energy policy

(5:05) Medicaid expansion in Montana and potential national influence

(8:05) Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and U.S.-Ukraine relations

(11:14) Episode wrap-up and call to follow