After recent shakeups inside the Trump administration, reports suggest more cabinet changes could be on the way. Frustration is building behind the scenes, and several top officials may be on the chopping block.

Anthony Russo, political analyst and professional speaker, joins the program to break down what’s driving the turmoil and whether more firings are likely.

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A Maryland school district is pushing a new certification that would require elementary schools to adopt LGBTQ-focused curriculum, staff training, and student policies without requiring parental consent in some cases. Supporters call it inclusive, but critics say it crosses a line for young students and families.

Terry Stoops, Director of State Affairs for Defending Education, joins the program to break down what this certification requires and what it could mean for parents and schools.

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Oil is back over $100 a barrel, but U.S. producers aren’t rushing to drill more. With global supply under pressure and demand still high, you’d expect a surge in production but that’s not what’s happening.

Jay Young, Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation, joins the program to explain what’s really holding companies back and why higher prices aren’t leading to more drilling.

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The Trump administration says changes to farm labor policy are helping growers by lowering costs and expanding access to foreign workers but farmers in the Northwest are still struggling to find enough labor. At the same time, critics argue the policy undercuts American workers and shifts the balance toward employers.

Dillon Honcoop, Communications Director for Whatcom Family Farmers and Save Family Farming, joins the program to break down whether these changes are actually helping farms or creating new problems.

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Oregon just passed a law that could fine a think tank thousands of dollars per message for reminding workers they have the right to leave their union. Critics say it’s a direct attack on free speech and an attempt to block workers from knowing their rights.

Aaron Withe, CEO of the Freedom Foundation, joins the program to break down the lawsuit, what’s at stake, and why other states are now trying to follow Oregon’s lead.

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A new audit found massive overpayments in Washington’s childcare system, with millions of taxpayer dollars going out improperly and little oversight to catch it. At the same time, the agency’s staff has grown significantly, yet barely anyone is assigned to audit where the money is actually going.

Washington Senate Republican Leader John Braun joins the program to break down what the audit uncovered and why taxpayers are still being asked to fund a system that can’t account for its own spending.

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Washington State is considering a proposal that would cap bail at just $200 for most misdemeanors and make it easier for repeat offenders to walk out of court; sometimes with little accountability to return. Supporters call it reform, but critics say it strips away one of the last tools to ensure people show up and communities stay safe.

Nancy Churchill, author of Dangerous Rhetoric on Substack, joins the program to break down what this proposal would actually do and what it could mean for public safety.

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Oregon already struggles to show results with the tax dollars it collects, but now some are pushing to raise taxes even higher on top earners.

Alejandro Queral, Executive Director of the Oregon Center for Public Policy, joins the program to make the case for higher taxes and explain why he believes Oregon needs more revenue despite ongoing concerns about spending and accountability.

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