Amidst the backdrop of Trump's immigration sweeps and escalating protests in LA, the episode dissects the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines against California's wishes, raising alarms about potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act. The hosts dive into the protests over burning surveillance Waymo cars and the upcoming nationwide 'No Kings' protests, where clowns will protest perceived 'clown show fascism' of the Trump administration. Local gripes surface over Madison's infrastructure changes, particularly the North Beltline plans. Legal expert Jim Santelle highlights the concerns over government overreach with Elon Musk's DOGE initiative accessing Social Security data, sparking debates on constitutional legitimacy.

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