Gary and Shannon kick off the show with a must-watch Netflix recommendation before turning to Washington as a shutdown vote looms, ICE scales back in Minnesota, and Democrats clash over strategy. The hour includes new scrutiny around a border confrontation, a national security breakdown on Iran, and ends with zombie apocalypse hypotheticals and why convenience stores may be on the way out.• What to Watch: Shannon raves about Free Bert on Netflix.
• Shutdown Watch: Trump’s cabinet meeting, Senate maneuvering, and ICE drawing down in Minnesota.
• Border Fallout: New video raises questions after a heated confrontation days before a shooting.
• Global Tensions: A national security expert weighs in on Iran.
• Zombie Logic: Who survives—and why convenience stores are struggling.