What a week! Of course, we cover the Elon vs Trump rift, but we also delve into the very real damage both men's actions have caused — for both the federal government and the federal workforce. He may now call it an abomination, but Musk’s actions helped deliver the big budget busting bill in the first place, and DOGE’s damage far outweighs any savings. This week we’re joined by a special guest, national security expert and former candidate for Chairman of the Democratic National Committee Nate Snyder, to break down why those attacks on the federal government matter, but also why they are difficult to explain to regular voters. We also break down new reporting from NBC News on how the White House is pressuring ICE and diverting significant resources from other federal law enforcement agencies for interior immigration enforcement. One U.S. attorney’s office abandoned a potential federal prosecution of someone who prosecutors felt was dangerous, because the case against the person lacked an immigration component. Democrats have been quiet about this, and they shouldn’t be. In “entertainment,” — with air quotes, really — we cover Karine Jean-Pierre's new book deal announcement, which included the detail that she is abandoning the Democratic Party. Thanks to Nate Snyder, we end on a high note with his tips for anyone who wants to get involved, and what they can be doing.

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