I don't think anyone can really understand the government shutdown that is supposed to begin on Sunday. I understood the 2013 shutdown in protest against Obamacare; I'm not sure I get what is going on this time. Something about Matt Gaetz. Or Ukraine.
I would look into it, but I've stopped caring enough to write about it. Shutdowns happen; Republicans (usually) get blamed; we move on.
I think we're also numb to the stories (some of them legitimate) about hardship caused by these temporary interruptions in pay and government operations. There are private-sector hardships all the time. No one writes about how terrible it is not to get a paycheck on time, or at all. You're expected to suck it up, and most people do.
I'm sure it will be resolved. Ukraine needs its money, after all.
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
Please listen, and #bringthemhome.
SiriusXM Patriot 125, 7-10 p.m. ET (4-7 PT)
This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on the shutdown
- John Carney - Breitbart News financial editor, on the upcoming jobs report
- Jerome Hudson - Breitbart News entertainment editor, on the Kimmel fallout
- Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on the UN and Gaza talks
- Matisyahu - award-winning reggae artist, on his new album, "Ancient Child"
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