Episode 99 kicks off with an update on the U.S.-Ukraine thirty-day ceasefire agreement. We then delve into the U.S. Department of Education's recent layoffs and lease terminations, drawing bipartisan criticism. A major legal decision is discussed as a federal judge blocks the Trump administration's education funding cuts. We explore food insecurity in U.S. households and its health impacts. The episode also covers the confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor. Tune in for closing remarks and an invitation to follow the podcast for more updates.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction

(0:23) United States and Ukraine agree on a thirty-day ceasefire

(1:43) U.S. Department of Education updates: layoffs, lease terminations, and bipartisan criticism

(3:43) Federal judge blocks Trump administration's education funding cuts

(4:07) Food insecurity in U.S. households and its health implications

(6:07) U.S. Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor

(7:47) Closing remarks and call to follow the podcast