Congress remains gridlocked as the government shutdown hits its twenty-ninth day. Lawmakers signal slight progress in behind-the-scenes talks, but millions of Americans continue to face delays in paychecks and benefits while uncertainty grows over when the stalemate will finally end.

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Today’s news covers the ongoing government shutdown with growing economic strain, global market reactions to possible interest rate cuts, two U.S. military aircraft crashing in the South China Sea, detention of a British journalist by U.S. immigration, renewed controversy over term limits by the head of this administration, and warnings that SNAP food aid may be disrupted if the shutdown continues.

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This episode breaks down how the ongoing government shutdown is part of a larger strategy rooted in predatory capitalism. By holding ACA subsidies hostage, Republican leadership is enabling a short-term cash grab that threatens to collapse the healthcare system. As Americans face skyrocketing premiums and the potential loss of insurance altogether, the episode explores how this crisis could backfire and force the country closer to nationalized healthcare.

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This episode examines growing concerns over the expansion of presidential military authority after the President publicly suggested he could launch military action in Venezuela without approval from Congress. The Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war, but this move signals a shift toward unilateral executive control. If left unchecked, it could permanently weaken congressional oversight and allow future presidents to use military force without accountability, changing the balance of power in the United States.

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This episode exposes how the National Park Service is being used by the current administration to accept private donations tied to a White House construction project, raising serious concerns about influence peddling and pay-to-play politics. By channeling private money through a federal agency, wealthy donors may gain quiet access and political leverage, blurring ethical lines and shifting government power away from the public and into private hands.

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In this episode I sit down with author Clint Sabom to talk about his new book Panic Magic and his journey as both a writer and a seeker. Clint opens up about his early love for storytelling, his poetic roots, and how his studies in religion and surrealism influence his work. We explore the emotional depth of his main character Troy Abraham, a gifted magician haunted by trauma, and how Clint drew from his own experiences to shape the character’s evolution. He shares his thoughts on magical realism and urban fantasy and how Panic Magic became the breakthrough that helped him discover his voice as a novelist. Clint also talks about creativity as a path of self reflection and transformation and gives a intriguing glimpse into his next project.

This episode examines new construction taking place at the White House that began without standard federal review, raising legal and oversight questions. With privately funded demolition already underway inside a historic federal property, lawmakers are now demanding transparency on who authorized the project and who is paying for it.

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This episode examines how the head of this administration is seeking financial compensation from within their own government by pursuing a damages payout through the Department of Justice. We look at the history of money flowing toward this administration, the pattern of financial extraction tied to public office, and how recent legal pressure and public unrest signal weakening authority. The podcast questions whether this latest DOJ settlement attempt is a sign of power or a final cash out.

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