Mitch McConnell’s Still Missing, Should We All Have Duress Passwords, Book Drama, and Big Brother

This week, we're checking in on the ongoing mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell's absence before diving into the future of the Democratic Party, Michigan's closely watched Senate primary, progressive candidates, and why so many voters are pushing back against establishment politics. We also discuss Trump's decision to withhold billions in federal funding from blue states, digital privacy after a traveler used a "duress password" during a TSA search, and Texas' sweeping new THC laws.Then we switch gears for a deeper conversation about Children of Blood and Bone and the growing controversy surrounding the film adaptation. We unpack author Tomi Adeyemi's decision to distance herself from the movie, the casting debate, creative control, and the complicated balance between supporting Black stories, supporting authors, and recognizing the realities of adapting books for Hollywood.Finally, we wrap things up in the Big Brother house, breaking down this week's strategy, shifting alliances, Jason's gameplay, and why this season keeps getting messier by the episode.