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August 28, 2025 87 mins
James and Al dissect the lawlessness of the Trump administration and welcome former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.  They discuss the role that government plays in law enforcement, explain the differences between Republicans and Democrats, lay out where he disagrees, and explain his approach to politics and governance.  Then, they are joined by IA gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand to explain the exciting surge in how Democrats are polling, how he plans on revitalizing the party’s appeal in the mid-west, and the importance of responsiveness and transparency in politics.

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