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Things got even more absurd in Donald Trump's Washington this week: leaked Nazi-loving group texts, an unending government shutdown, and an insane decision to fire most of the people who guard our nation's nuclear stockpile. Joined by guest Andrew Heaton of The Political Orphanage, we delve into the culture within the Republican Party, the debate over centrism versus polarization in American politics, and whether an errant artillery shell in California was a message to Vice President J.D. Vance.00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview05:28 Nuclear Stockpile Negligence11:47 Republican Extremism and Nazi Allegations22:31 The Future of the Republican Party27:45 The Dilemma of Democratic Centrism32:11 The Kiss of Death and Moderation39:28 Inflation and Kitchen Table Issues43:12 Government Shutdown and Gridlock51:07 Rescissions and Government Spending57:51 Military Mishap in California