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Brad and Dan reflect on what feels like a historic and ominous week. They unpack the rapidly unfolding events in California and Washington, D.C., including:

The shocking treatment of Senator Padilla, who was thrown to the ground and handcuffed

Governor Newsom’s response to escalating federal pressure

The deployment of Marines and National Guard troops

Judge Breyer’s ruling against Donald Trump—and the immediate appeal

What a military parade through D.C. could mean for American democracy

Widespread protests and what they signal about the weeks ahead

This episode captures a pivotal moment in U.S. political life—one that may mark a turning point for the nation.

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