Avin and I finally talk about the Democrats and the DSA. I promise we tried not to talk about Trump, but that did not go well.

There was so much news to cover this episode Avin and I talk about all of it. Really though we talk about some items that we both think aren't being talked about enough because of the sheer volume of news that is happening right now.

Avin and I discuss if Trump is a lame duck or not, and if the clock is running in that direction.

It's a solo episode as Avin is on vacation. I will be covering a lot of the Trump vanity projects and what he really, really cares about, and it is not the American voter for sure.

Avin and I actually talk about local politics for a change. Washington State passes a wealth tax into law which could change how the highest one percent in the state is taxed and bring in money for food assistance and housing relief.

Avin and I talk about what we know and what we think about the war in Iran. We try to unpack it all.

Avin and I are really worried about what is happening or going to happen with the 2026 election and beyond. We talk about Tulsi Gabbard and what is going on in Georgia. We play some clips and we depress ourselves. It gets better in the end though.

I think with voters at least, Trump doesn't seem to be able to control the cult of personality like he used to. Avin and I talk about it. Starting with the ICE shooting in Minnesota and going to an international story of Venezuela and the taking into custody of Nicholas Maduro.

We had technical problems with this episode so I had to re-record this one solo. I vent about how useless Susie Wiles is.

Avin is out. Don't worry just for the month. But I have been thinking about the whole Trump pardon situation. I rant a bit. Just a small one though.