Maggie and Matt Rothschild dig into the intersection of politics and public safety—from Governor Evers’ hint at a third term to the devastating floods sweeping through Texas. They explore Evers’ centrist appeal and the growing call for fresh Democratic leadership, reflecting broader frustrations with the limitations of the two-party system. Turning to the Texas floods, they highlight how weakened government oversight—especially regulatory rollbacks under the Trump administration—has left communities vulnerable. These so-called “100-year floods” are becoming more frequent, exposing the urgent need for early warning systems and comprehensive flood management. Maggie and Matt make the case that disasters like these aren’t just acts of nature—they’re policy failures.

If you want to help flooding victims in Texas, here is a list of places collecting donations:

The Center Point Volunteer Fire Department

The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

Kerrville Kroc Center

Texsar

Austin Pets Alive!

GoFundMe compiled donation pages for verified individual victims

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