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The Shutdown's Impact on a Special Needs Camp, The Psychology Behind Joining Protests Like “No Kings”, The New Jersey Governor's Race and the Influence of Latino Voters, Former Clinton Attorney Has A New Book & Thoughts on Trump, Are The Abortion Pill & Healthcare In Rural America In Trouble?, Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl" Sells Four Million Units & She’s Her Own Halloween Theme! episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 44 MIN

The Shutdown's Impact on a Special Needs Camp, The Psychology Behind Joining Protests Like “No Kings”, The New Jersey Governor's Race and the Influence of Latino Voters, Former Clinton Attorney Has A New Book & Thoughts on Trump, Are The Abortion Pill & Healthcare In Rural America In Trouble?, Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl" Sells Four Million Units & She’s Her Own Halloween Theme!

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DAWN TRAPP, CEO of Civitan Foundation details how the shutdown is hurting a Grand Canyon-based camp that supports special needs adults and children. DR. JEFF GARDERE explains the psychology behind participation in protests like “No Kings”. The New Jersey Governor’s race and the influence of Hispanic and Latino voters is discussed with President & CEO of the NJ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, CARLOS MEDINA. President Clinton’s former White House Counsel, LANNY DAVIS previews his upcoming book and shares perspective on Trump. The pushback on the Abortion Pill (mifepristone) and the availability of healthcare in rural America with DR. KRISTIN LYERLY. USA TODAY’s TAYLOR SWIFT reporter, BRYAN WEST shares news about a Swift-themed Halloween display and The Life of a Showgirl surpassing four million units sold. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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