Hour 1 Segment 1 
Tony starts the show by talking about Dick Durbin and other Democratic senators retiring or not seeking reelection. Tony also talks about Vice President J.D. Vance saying the U.S. will walk away unless Russia and Ukraine agree to proposals. Tony also talks about the recent statement from President Donald Trump criticizing Volodymyr Zelenskyy not recognizing Crimea as Russian territory.  

Hour 1 Segment 2 
Tony talks about Scott Bessent saying there is a big opportunity for a U.S./China trade deal.  

Hour 1 Segment 3 
Tony is joined by William Cavanaugh, professor of Catholic studies at DePaul University, to talk about the passing of Pope Francis, and who the top candidates are to succeed him.  

Hour 1 Segment 4 
Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about the FDA will begin banning artificial food dyes next year.  

Hour 1 Segment 1&nbsp; Tony starts the show by talking about Dick Durbin and other Democratic senators retiring or not seeking reelection. Tony also talks about Vice President J.D. Vance saying the U.S. will walk away unless Russia and Ukraine agree to proposals. Tony also talks about the recent statement from President Donald Trump criticizing Volodymyr Zelenskyy not recognizing Crimea as Russian territory. &nbsp;
Hour 1 Segment 2&nbsp; Tony talks about Scott Bessent saying there is a big opportunity for a U.S./China trade deal.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hour 1 Segment 3&nbsp; Tony is joined by William Cavanaugh, professor of Catholic studies at DePaul University, to talk about the passing of Pope Francis, and who the top candidates are to succeed him. &nbsp;
Hour 1 Segment 4&nbsp; Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about the FDA will begin banning artificial food dyes next year. &nbsp;

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