Tim Mak reports from Kyiv about how Ukrainians are handling the strain of war. The panel then looks at the upcoming GOP debate on Fox and the effect of abortion on elections. Plus, in our Highlights and Lowlights segment, Mona has a lovely recognition of a nurse practitioner who cared for her husband in urgent care.

Highlights/lowlights

Tim's:

https://counteroffensive.substack.com/

Bill's:

https://wvmetronews.com/2023/08/11/manchin-seriously-considering-becoming-an-independent/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/10/pak-n-save-savey-meal-bot-ai-app-malfunction-recipes

Damon's:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/opinion/trump-indictment-cost-danger.html

https://wisdomofcrowds.live/p/politicizing-the-law

Linda's:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/opinion/oregon-drug-failure.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/opinion/shoplifting-urban-safety.html

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