A lot has changed in the United States since the last presidential inauguration in January of 2021.

Four years ago, the world was managing a global pandemic, the U.S. was coming to terms with an insurrection on our democracy, and Donald Trump was on his way out of the White House.

In just a few hours, he'll be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on the steps of the Capitol building.

We discuss the first items on his agenda and hear your thoughts on his upcoming presidency.

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