Broadcasting from sunny Madison, John and Gordy dive into the irony of MAGA inadvertently pushing communism as Matt from Middleton calls in making comparisons to Russia. They unravel the complexities of socialism, capitalism, and the American Dream's fragility, as a listener's letter highlights struggles with healthcare and child-rearing costs. They feature Tim Wise's fiery take on immigration, exposing U.S. historical blind spots. Mike McCabe joins to discuss the risks of AI-induced inequality and Pastor Jonathan Barker's bold endorsement of AOC, illustrating a desperate call for genuine leadership.

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