Friends,

Today, Heather and I assess the government shutdown and explore its connection to Trump’s meeting this week with the military’s top brass, his attempt to create a police state in America, declare war on Venezuela, make war on “the enemy within,” occupy big Democratic cities, and lead an anti-democracy movement.

We also find some reasons for hope.

Please pull up a chair, grab a cuppa, and join in the conversation.

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