(Airdate 1/5) We end this week of ups and downs on a high note! In segment one, our national news roundup, we see a leadership shakeup at the NRA, a high school principal puts his life on the line during a school shooting, and believe it or not - syphilis cases are rising and access to treatment is limited (6:00). In our second segment, why is Washington such a hot mess right now? We look closer at the potential for another government shutdown, and the key policy issues that may play a role if and when that happens (21:00). Segment three we focus on the state of miseducation, by covering all things related to the resignation of former Harvard Pres. Claudine Gay this week and a new problem:many families are having issues with FAFSA delays (35:00). Today I’ll also be Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud in regards to the failed January 6th insurrection at the nation’s capital in 2021 as we mark the third anniversary of that black eye on our democracy (47:00). And last, but not least, Let Me Finish by ending the first week of January with some forecasting for 2024 (55:00). Do not miss a minute!