No Kings rallies across America, media shortcomings, government shutdown continues, while food prices rise. White House demolition meets Argentine payoff. And finding good cheesecake.

Dealing with the government shutdown: Is it safe to fly and what's happening at national parks? Kentucky Democrats on the campaign trail. Reflections on the art fair (show) and a slowdown at the Speed.

Rapture aftermath and shortcomings (instead of second comings); why our congressman fails us; entertaining past times, and artistic expectations for the future.

Remembering Sept. 11, 2001 and its aftermath; political violence; the Epstein Files; a retreat to the forest and musing on a music festival.

Are you ready for the country? Entertainment in the city. Political activity (or lack thereof) in the state. And worries for the nation.

Living in authoritarian surveillance state, liberal vs. conservative politics and ways people can make a difference

Recapping a week in Chautauqua, N.Y.; the betrayal of a sanctuary city; comedy and politics, and what we're watching for entertainment.

A recent hospital stay, the attack on Medicaid and a list of our favorite podcasts.