FULL EPISODE: White House security breach | Canada says old relationship with U.S. is over | Proof of citizenship to vote | Cuts made to mental health treatment | Another college student disappeared | Unpacking town hall rage across the U.S.

TIMESTAMPS

1:30 Just Missed the Cut

4:49 White House Security Breach

8:48 Canadian P.M. Calls U.S. Relationship Over

11:23 Proof of Citizenship to Vote

13:49 Billions Cut from Healthcare

15:29 Another College Student Disappeared

18:19 Introduction to Town Halls

20:00 Spokane, WA

24:13 Ashville, NC

28:08 Westfield, IN

33:06 Laramie, WY

35:22 Boston, MA

39:45 Takeaways

42:19 Shoutout of the Week

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This episode was originally published in March of 2025.

FULL EPISODE: Janae and I pick our top five policy changes we would like to see implemented in the United States, done draft style. Let us know who you think has the better list in the comments!

Vibes of the Week:

River - Leon Bridges

Comin' From Where I'm From - Anthony Hamilton

Charlene - Anthony Hamilton

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction and Missed the Cut

7:30 Latest on ICE

18:43 Policy Draft Intro

19:44 #1 Picks

24:23 #2 Picks

31:56 #3 Picks

38:03 #4 Picks

50:14 #5 Picks

58:24 Draft Recap

1:03:27 Vibes of the Week

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This episode was originally published in January of 2026.

Who are some underrated Democrats to look out for moving forward? | What happened with the Department of Defense group chat? | What is the Fight the Oligarchy Tour? | What is the podcast setup like?

TIMESTAMPS

1:35 Who are some underrated Democrats?

8:21 What happened with the DOD group chat?

12:20 What is the Fight the Oligarchy Tour?

16:58 What does your podcast setup look like?

19:05 Closing

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This show was originally published in March of 2025.

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FULL EPISODE: GOP dismantling department of education | Trump ignored federal judge | Israel breaks ceasefire | Segregated facilities no longer banned in federal contracts | French want Statue of Liberty returned | Unpacking dating in 2025

TIMESTAMPS

0:42 Opening 

1:20 GOP Dismantling the Department of Education

4:47 Trump Administration Ignores Judge's Order

9:39 Israel Breaks Ceasefire Agreement

11:37 Segregated Facilities No Longer Banned in Federal Contracts

13:11 French Say We Should Return Lady Liberty

15:56 The Purpose

18:24 Dating in 2025

20:32 Political Ideologies

22:42 Green Flags

33:16  Red Flags

44:37 Shoutout of the Week

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This episode was originally published in March of 2025.

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What does it mean to be a patriot? | Who will be the new leader of the Democratic Party heading into 2028? | Where will the Republicans turn to after Trump? | Which countries already have universal healthcare?

TIMESTAMPS

0:49 Opening

1:33 What does it mean to be patriotic?

6:35 Who will emerge as the leader of the Democratic party?

15:39 Who will the Republicans turn to after Trump? 20:05 Which countries have universal healthcare?

22:54 Sunday show preview

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This episode was originally published in March of 2025.

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FULL EPISODE: Extreme budget bill passes | White House used to promote Tesla | Permanent resident faces deportation | AOC joins Bernie on tour | Ted Lasso returning | Unpacking what it means to be a progressive

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This episode was originally published in March of 2025.

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I give my take on Sam Seder from The Majority Report taking on 20 different Trump supporters.

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This episode was originally published in March of 2025.

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FULL EPISODE: Unpacking the history of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). We discuss how the agency came to be, and examine its real-world impact on communities in 2026.

Vibes of the Week:

Take Me to Church - Hozier

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction and Missed the Cut

13:02 Immigration Before ICE

22:49 Founding of ICE

31:19 Trump's BBB and ICE

58:01 Actual Solutions

1:07:20 Know Your Rights (https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/)

1:17:06 Good News and Vibes of the Week

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This episode was originally published in January of 2026.

Unpacking the recent ICE shooting in Minnesota, another Epstein deadline passes, Tim Walz dropping out of governor's race, universal childcare in NYC, and discrimination in schools.

Vibes of the Week:

Team - Lorde

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction and Missed the Cut

14:02 ICE Shooting

39:57 Epstein Deadline Passes

46:14 Tim Walz Drops Out

54:32 Universal Childcare in NYC

1:05:14 Discrimination in Schools

1:15:12 Good News and Vibes of the Week

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This episode was originally published in January of 2026.

FULL EPISODE: Trump joint congress speech fallout | Trade war rages on | Stock market plummets | Another Musk rocket fails | Target continues to struggle | Unpacking income inequality in the U.S.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction

1:51 Five Stories of the Week

10:14 Reagan Era Tax Cuts

20:16 Citizens United

24:58 2025 Budget Bill

27:16 Myth of Meritocracy

31:16 Possible Solutions

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This show was originally published in March of 2025.

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