"There seem to be quite a few of them who don't give a stuff about running the country."

Government shutdown has once again been averted as Republicans and Democrats come to an agreement to keep the government funded, the first under new House Speaker Mike Johson. For Dems, it all seems a little too easy, doesn't it? Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has unveiled a new code of conduct for Justices but the wording and lack of enforcement leaves something to be desired. Also discussing funding for Ukraine, China, Gaza, Donald Trump's latest rhetoric, the I-10 fire, and the rise of electric vehicles.

"There seem to be quite a few of them who don't give a stuff about running the country."
Government shutdown has once again been averted as Republicans and Democrats come to an agreement to keep the government funded, the first under new House Speaker Mike Johson. For Dems, it all seems a little too easy, doesn't it? Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has unveiled a new code of conduct for Justices but the wording and lack of enforcement leaves something to be desired. Also discussing funding for Ukraine, China, Gaza, Donald Trump's latest rhetoric, the I-10 fire, and the rise of electric vehicles.

Ed Blakely has served in different capacities under a succession of presidential administrations, has guided government policy on urban planning and is a widely cited academic. My name is Sean Britten, and each week, Ed and I have a chat about what's the latest news out of the United States, talking everything politics, planning and policy from sea to shining sea.
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