Maggie dives into the political chaos surrounding government shutdowns and partisan brinkmanship. She exposes Speaker Mike Johnson’s lack of leadership, the Trump administration’s sweeping layoffs, and the alarming resurgence of measles amid gutted public health programs. Maggie also condemns the GOP’s prioritization of tax breaks for the wealthy over essential services like special education and community health. Drawing parallels to Orwellian warnings, she calls for renewed trust in science, journalism, and civic participation—reminding listeners that informed voting is the cornerstone of democracy.

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