The conversation revolves around a discussion on political corruption and the nature of power. Al criticizes all politicians for their corruption, while Matt emphasizes the need for a healthy distrust of those seeking political power. Chris shares a story about a Chinese student who had to pledge loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party to study in the U.S. Steve defends his three votes for Trump, citing his distaste for Hillary Clinton, and suggests Tulsi Gabbard as a better alternative. Vinny and Kira debate the importance of expertise versus moral character in government, with Matt advocating for knowledgeable, curious individuals over career politicians or credentialed experts.
An armed man entered the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House when the breach occurred around 1:30 a.m.
Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated region.
Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area.
