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Today our question is from Ollie, who lives in Memphis, TN, and Ollie asks Well, here we are, over 3 weeks into the government shutdown, with no end in sight. I’ve tried to look at this from the Republican side. I know the panel always promotes that political action is usually motivated by a positive calculation, but I admit I can’t see how this benefits the Republicans. Can you shed some light or insight on what benefits the Republicans think they might get from this shutdown? I admit I’m totally in the dark.

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Today, our question is from Joshua, who lives in Cleveland, Ohio, and Joshua asks, The No Kings rallies across the nation were widely attended. We saw peaceful protests only disrupted by violent MAGA cultists. Trump downplayed the event, saying it wasn’t widely attended. I guess 7 million isn’t a big crowd. These rallies happened in all 50 states, even in the red ones. Should these rallies continue? Should the organizers plan more such events? Do you think these events are starting to have an impact?

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Today our question is from Randall, who lives in Butte, Montana, and Randall asks Well, that didn’t take long. The peace plan in the Middle East seems to be unraveling. Israel is accusing Hamas of not meeting the agreement and has resumed bombings. Trump has said that since Hamas has not honored the deal, Israel can do what it wants. I know the panel has expressed these thoughts on what would happen. So now that we see this play out, what future are you guys predicting?

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Today, our question is from Illy, who lives in Monks Corners, SC, and Illy asks, The US continues to attack small boats in the Caribbean. So far no proof that these little boats are actually carrying drugs. The Admiral in charge of the forces conducting the attacks has resigned, and although we don’t know the exact reason for his stepping away, we can speculate that the military actions might be a reason. I know the panel has discussed these attacks before, but with the new information, or lack thereof of and the resignation of the Admiral, how do you see this playing out? Is the President's agreement to send the CIA into Venezuela a prelude to war?

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Today our question is from Spencer, who lives in Reno, NV, and Spencer asks Sometime next week, the SCOTUS will be hearing a case from Louisiana that is challenging the Voting Rights Act of (I think) 1963. In the past, the SCOTUS has pretty much weakened the Act over time. In a 1980 decision, the Supreme Court effectively concluded that only intentional discrimination violated the law. That decision drew significant criticism. Two years later, Congress amended the provision to sweep in voting laws that had a discriminatory effect, regardless of whether challengers could prove intent. The new language, crafted by the late Sen. Bob Dole, barred any voting practice that “results in a denial or abridgement of the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color.” Chief Justice John Roberts recently explained that “our country has changed” for the better. And that the deplorable conditions that prompted Congress to pass the voting rights law in the 1960s “no longer characterize voting in the covered jurisdictions.” Do you think Roberts is correct? If the SCOTUS sides with Louisiana, what might be the consequences for American Democracy?

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Today, our question is from Travis, who lives in Greensboro, NC, and Travis asks The peace deal seems to be moving forward. Hostages and prisoners are being traded. Yet, for all I can see in the news, there still seems to be some issues moving past this stage. I can’t really see the plan moving forward. So I’m asking if the panel sees something I don’t? International pressure is being placed on both sides. Do you guys think one of the players will break down and scrap the deal? Right now, if I were to guess, I’d say Israel will break the deal first. If so, where do we go from here?

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Today, our question is from Braden, who lives in Tallahassee, FL, and Braden asks, Protests against ICE agents are in full swing in Portland and Chicago. In Chicago, ICE agents and Kristi Noem have been denied access to bathrooms and restaurants. In Portland, people dress up in Frog costumes and taunt ICE. There is a current hold on sending the National Guard to these cities. So, I would ask, do you think these protests are effective? Do you think they are supported by the general population? If this were to go to SCOTUS, do you think they would uphold the lower courts' decisions? Finally, I saw where a pastor was hit in the head with a pepper ball. Should the shooter be charged? Can he be charged?

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Today, a listener asks the panel a philosophical question. Our question is from Tonya, who lives in Austin, Texas, and Tonya asks, Just this week, there are 4 executions scheduled in the US. This will make this the busiest month for executions since 2011. I’d like to know the panel’s take on capital punishment and whether the death penalty should be outlawed.

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