Less than a month into Trump's second term, Jen and Charlie give us an overview of what has been happening in D.C. By breaking down recent bureaucracy attacks, what DOGE is, and why all this matters, our hosts answer one question. Are we living through a constitutional crisis?

This week, Charlie meets with Dawn Hall and Goldie Bishop to discuss IDeal! IDeal is a part of the Idaho College Savings Program, designed to help families with the cost of college. Listen to hear more about the program and how to join!

More information on IDeal, found here:https://www.idsaves.org/home.html

Special guest, Dr. Matthew May, joins Jaci this week, on the show. As Survey Research Director for Boise State's School of Public Service, Dr. May breaks down this year's Idaho Public Policy Survey. Listen now to learn about the survey results, methodology, and how Idahoans feel about Idaho politics!

View the report here: https://www.boisestate.edu/sps/2025-idaho-public-policy-survey/

For the first week of President Trump's second term, Charlie and Nisha break down the inauguration, as well as Biden's Legacy. Nisha also walks us through recent international leaders removed or resigned from office. During Top of Mind, America steps away from boards and production to share what's been on her mind, and the hosts share their thoughts on January 6 pardons and relations with Mexico.

This week, Jaci and Charlie sit down with Chris Cargill to talk about the Mountain States Policy Center, as well as policy research, and policy AI tools, and school choice. Listen to learn more about what Idaho legislature sessions look like, and what is in store this year!

This week, Jen, Nisha and Charlie talk about new changes in Meta content moderation policies, "AI Slop", and recap last year's elections worldwide! They discuss what changes in content moderation could mean for the internet, why 2024 was a big year for elections everywhere, and what their results mean. During Top of Mind, they also discuss the January 6 Capitol insurrection, Los Angeles' wildfires, and elections to look out for in 2025.

Checkout other projects by the hosts:

Charlie's Blog: https://youarehere.substack.com/

Nisha's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@professornisha

Jaci and Charlie's other Podcast: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1259047598/scandalized

Logan Finney, Associate Producer at Idaho Public Television, join Nisha and Jaci to discuss this upcoming Idaho legislative session. Together, they talk us through budget proposals, how bills are introduced in Idaho, and what goes on in caucus meetings? Listen to get the rundown on how our legislative sessions run!

This week, Charlie is joined by Dr. Monica Hubbard. Together, they discuss environmental policy, water protections and forever chemicals. Dr. Hubbard also shares information about Boise State's Masters of Public Administration program, as well as her favorite holiday movies, during Top of Mind!

On this episode, Jaci and Charlie discuss the transition period we are in, as Trump gets ready to take office. Updates on cabinet picks and what does the future of bipartisanship in the legislature look like? They also discuss more recent news in healthcare and top of mind!

This week, Jaci and Jen sit down and talk Idaho education policies with Quinn Perry. As Policy & Government Affairs Director at the Idaho School Boards Association, Quinn offers insight into what concerns Idaho schools are facing, school vouchers, and what is to be expected this next legislative session.