Amidst a caffeine-fueled morning, John and Gordy delve into the alarming state of American democracy with guest Matt Rothschild, who paints a chilling picture of Trump's authoritarian maneuvers. The discussion pivots to the rampant gun violence epitomized by a recent tragic school shooting in Minneapolis. Mike McCabe joins, lamenting America's gun obsession and the cultural hurdles in passing sensible gun laws. The hosts criticize the lack of genuine efforts to change 'hearts and minds' and expose the hypocrisy in the Second Amendment debate. A sprinkle of weather updates and local events rounds out a charged episode.

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