In Episode 36, Michelle opens with an introduction to the day's pressing topics. The episode begins by examining U.S. support for Ukraine, detailing recent aid packages and defense supplies provided amid ongoing conflict. The discussion then shifts to the polar vortex and its associated winter storm impacts across the eastern U.S., highlighting the challenges faced by affected communities. We explore Trump's recent endorsement in the context of the ongoing House speakership battle, analyzing its potential political ramifications. The episode also delves into the bipartisan budget bill debate, with a focus on debt ceiling concerns. The episode concludes with a reminder to follow the podcast for continued updates.

(0:00) Introduction by Michelle

(0:22) U.S. support for Ukraine: Aid packages and defense supplies

(2:41) Polar vortex and winter storm impacts across eastern U.S.

(4:41) Trump's endorsement and the House speakership battle

(6:21) Bipartisan budget bill debate and debt ceiling concerns

(8:23) Conclusion and call to follow the podcast