Are We Broke, Regressing, or Just Being Played?

This week on Call Me Limbo, Dai and David cover everything from rising gas prices to the bigger question: are we actually moving forward… or quietly going backwards?We kick things off with recession-coded behavior (yes, we’re all suddenly experts at squeezing every drop of gas), before diving into major policy updates across the country. From Colorado’s controversial labor changes impacting farm workers to expanding abortion access on college campuses, this episode breaks down what’s happening—and why it matters.Then we head to Virginia, where a major redistricting vote just passed, sparking legal pushback and raising bigger questions about fairness, power, and who really controls elections.Along the way, we also tackle: – the reality behind “gerrymandering” – why fairness in politics isn’t static – and how everyday people are being affected by decisions made far above themAs always, we keep it honest, a little chaotic, and rooted in what everyday Americans are actually experiencing.If you’ve been feeling like something doesn’t quite add up lately… you’re not alone.Show Notes:CORRECTION: Texas no longer has a six-week abortion ban. Texas has a near total ban on all abortions. (NPR)Call Me Congresswoman with Melat Kiros (Call Me Limbo Buzzsprout)Colorado lawmakers vote to strip farm workers of some overtime wage protections (CPR News)Democrats want Colorado colleges to provide abortion medication (Colorado Politics)Court pauses redistricting in Virginia, day after voters approve new maps (BBC)"Crispy Chicken" Mary J. Blige Burger King Commercial (YouTube)Mary J. Blige Sings To Hillary Clinton (YouTube) Support the showSign Up for Our SubstackBecome a Patreon MemberVenmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPodInstagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPodTheme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards.Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.