Episode

Erosion of global institutions, DHS, and the State of the State

Podcast

Both Sides of the Aisle

Published

Jan 30, 2026

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1541

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Summary

Our hosts discuss the fraying of world order, problems with the Department of Homeland Security, and whether U.S. citizens' rights are still unalienable after 250 years.