The Shutdown Ends not with a BANG but with a Whimper...
Anna and Anthony deliver the relieving news that the shutdown has come to an end but discuss why it's not all great news. Plus... a win at the Supreme Court for equality and why we're keeping our eye on Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) as she launches her campaign for governor of New York.
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The Shutdown Ends not with a BANG but a Whimper...
On this episode, Anna and Anthony kick Michael out to talk about the pending end of the longest government shutdown in history and specifically what it means for healthcare premiums. They also dive into Rep. Elise Stefanik's expected announcement to run for governor of New York and share some good news from the Supreme Court this week because lord knows we all need it!
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Big Blue Wave
On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael and Anthony have an election night recap, and marvel at the Democrat's scorecard having run the tables and exceeded expectations. Then they discuss prop 50 in California and Republican Rep Kevin Kiley, the politician on our playlist. They wrap up breaking down how to talk about SNAP benefits and how the government shutdown is tragically effecting this program.
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Happy Hour with Lorissa Rinehart
On this episode, Michael and Anna are joined by author, historian, and Substack extraordinaire Lorissa Rinehard to discuss her new book Winning The Earthquake: How Jeanette Rankin Defied All Odds To Become The First Woman In Congress. It's a fantastic discussion filled with a bunch of issues that still resonate today. But before that, Michael and Anna dive into the recent news surrounding these military drone strikes on suspected drug cartel boats, and what the broader implications of that are.
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A Precarious Peace Pact.
On this episode of the Happy Hour, we commemorate our 200th episode! Anthony was off on assignment so Michael an Anna took the wheel to discuss the monumental events that unfolded in the middle east, the release of the remaining Israeli hostages, the tentative and fragile new peace agreement and what the future might look like. Then, they discuss the politician on our playlist, Rep Delia Ramirez and what's happening on the streets of Chicago, Tariffs and the chock hold they're putting our farmers in, and the surprise Democratic ally in Marjorie Taylor Greene !
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