Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) published an op-ed that called for even more Pentagon spending to avoid a government shutdown. Glenn explains why the elderly senator is not just wrong but also completely out of touch with the current vision of America. Glenn lays out precisely what our Pentagon should focus on: building nuclear power plants so we can power up the AI server farms once they become ready. If you think inflation is terrible now, wait until more spending is approved. Former investment banker Carol Roth joins to discuss the importance of a budget with massive cuts needed for America's future. Glenn and Carol also discuss being strategic with tariffs and DOGE cuts. Does America need to create a strategic reserve of cryptocurrency? Glenn takes calls from his audience on what they hope Trump discusses tonight in his speech to Congress. Is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy backing down after his White House fallout? 

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