In an intense week, the federal government prepares to enter shutdown, the situation in Chicago escalates, and the Trump administration attempts to redefine terrorism. Also - two men are sentenced to prison in a high profile case in Zambia.

Discussion of state violence is included, please be advised.

In the week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the shooting in Evergreen, CO, and a successful campaign to keep the National Guard out of Chicago, David and Hazel are joined by Progressive Party leader Sydney Satalino and Wisconsin organizer Ajak Johnson in a conversation about what comes next in this difficult chapter of America's story.

Discussion of gun violence and state violence is included, please be advised.

This week, ICE protests in New Jersey grow intense. Hazel and David discuss how the government responded. Hassan Piker is being allegedly subpoenaed by the U.S.A and his visa to the UK has been revoked. Hazel and David discuss AI data centers.

This week, Hazel and David talk about the trump assassination attempt and how it reflects poorly on security. The Voting Rights Act gets gutted due to a supreme court decision, and democrats waste their time condemning commentors instead of taking any action.

Hazel interviews two members of the Progressive Party about a series of topics concerning their current accomplishments and future goals.

This week, Hazel and David return to talk about the ongoing war, The democratic parties attacks on Hassan piker and Mamdani's continuing success.

This week, the United States and Israel attacked Iran, beginning a war. The president rambled through a State of the Union address. David and Hazel discuss some of the points that were spoken about by the president. The SAVE Act and its dangers become a topic of conversation in addition to the anti trans legislation enacted in Kansas

This week, the county election in Essex, New Jersey, is too close to call because of a progressive candidate following a progressive win in a red district in Texas. There is also a discussion on the oversteps of federalizing elections, while Trump is featured more prominently in the Epstein files. Cuba is being deprived of oil