Zachary Schermele

Guests Steven Stalinsky and Zachary Schermele discuss chaos at elite campuses and the Israel-Hamas war. Democrats face turmoil at the National Convention. Students demand the elimination of Israel. The podcast also covers the atheistic views of Daniel Dennett.

Joined by Zach Schermele, a USA TODAY Congress reporter, the discussion dives into the ongoing government shutdown, now nearing a record length. Zach explains the gridlock between parties and pinpoints Obamacare subsidies as a key negotiation hurdle. He highlights how daily life for millions is disrupted, from flight delays due to unpaid air traffic controllers to looming hunger crises as SNAP funding runs short. With federal workers facing layoffs and uncertainty around military pay, Zach emphasizes that urgent decisions may be on the horizon.