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Segment 1: Beyond the State of the Union

On the morning of January 28, 1986, President Reagan was preparing his State of the Union address when the country was shook by a national tragedy – the Challenger spacecraft had exploded just seconds after takeoff. Reagan postponed his planned remarks, setting aside politics for a moment of national unity and grieving. What can we expect from the State of the Union in a time of political divisiveness and performative theater? Marcus has some thoughts.

Segment 2: EWTN’s David Ramos checks in from Mexico

Unrest continues in Mexico following the killing of cartel leader Ruben “El Mencho” Cervantes. David Ramos joins us with a report.

Segment 3: Big Tech plays the Fertility Game

With billionaires continuing to pour cash into fertility technology, we are approaching a world where “Big Tech” and “Big Fertility” are intertwined. Eugenics is coming to America wrapped in code words such as “optimization” and “reassurance.” We discuss what this means for society with Patrick T. Brown.



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