American children are about to go hungry thanks to the government shutdown, but don't worry—Trump is using the emergency fund to redecorate a new golden ballroom. Marie Antoinette's ghost called the optics "terrible," but at least she offered cake! Andrea returns from her news-free vacation just in time to watch the American empire crumble. Meanwhile, Matt covers the UK's exciting new "racism race," where a Reform MP is furious about seeing Black and Asian people in TV ads, and a Tory MP wants to kick out legal immigrants for claiming benefits. Back in the US, 40 million people might lose food aid, and one couple's health insurance is set to jump from $51 to $2,200 a month. But hey, those new chandeliers will be great! We also discuss the UK "grooming gangs" inquiry (and Prince Andrew's convenient throat tickle) and Elon Musk's helpful prediction of an "inevitable" civil war. Will the new White House ballroom be big enough for the World Cup final? Let us know in the comments. Like & Subscribe before the food runs out.