Hour 1: Another government shutdown is pending.

The annual inflation rate in the United States has fallen to 2.4 percent, continuing a downward trend. Democrats have voted to allow the government to shut down again at the end of the day. Mark discusses political strategy, arguing that Republicans should keep Democrats focused on key cultural issues to shape the broader narrative. Currently, Democrats are upset over the Pride flag being taken down at New York City’s Stonewall Inn. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews TV personality Rhonda Shear. They talk about the most romantic things you could do for your Valentine on Valentine’s Day. Rhonda also discusses new episodes of her show Up All Night and other projects she’s currently working on.

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