In the second hour of Civic Media Mornings, the Washington Post just hit the "delete" key on a third of its newsroom, leaving iconic desks like Sports and Books on the cutting room floor.

Jamie and Brian also talk about the road to the 2026 Senate. The 2026 Senate majority is officially a high-stakes game of political Tetris with four states sitting in the "Toss-Up" zone. Democrats are playing defense in Michigan and Georgia—territory Trump took in 2024—while eyeing a potential flip in North Carolina where Roy Cooper is looking like a formidable contender.

Lastly, in a rare win for your wallet, PepsiCo is slashing prices on the "Big Game" essentials like Doritos and Cheetos by nearly 15% just in time for kickoff.

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