Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild dive into a whirlwind of high-stakes legal and political developments, starting with the U.S. Supreme Court's shadow docket decision that allows Donald Trump to push forward with dismantling the Department of Education—without Congressional approval. They unpack the sweeping implications of this controversial move, spotlighting Justice Sotomayor’s blistering dissent. They also turn to the broader MAGA agenda to weaken federal agencies, focusing on Russell Vought’s Project 2025 and its blueprint to strip the administrative state of its power. Maggie and Matt confront disturbing trends in immigration enforcement, including racial profiling and ICE Director Tom Homan’s inflammatory remarks at a recent conservative gathering. Maggie and Matt examine the fringe conspiracy theories—linking everything from Epstein to JFK—that are bleeding into mainstream political discourse. Unchecked power and institutional erosion leaves American democracy in a fragile state.

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