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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 44 MIN

The Winds of Change and the Whiplash of Drama - Season 2, Episode 5 — S2E5

from Clock the Tea with Dr. Long · host Dr. Mark Long

Season 2, Episode 5 — S2E5The Winds of Change and the Whiplash of DramaWe’re stirring the pot and updating the plot — starting with a major podcast announcement that sets the tone for what’s brewing next.ICE is back in the headlines, and let’s just say history repeating itself is not the kind of throwback anyone asked for. The FBI raiding a reporter’s home raises serious questions about press freedom, while the administration’s messaging continues to clash with reality. Polls suggest younger Americans may be shifting politically, and we discuss what that could mean. Plus, we take a look at the proposed tax breaks for the 2025 filing season and whether they’ll hit your wallet or miss entirely.The Reali‑Tea:Now for the mess we sip with intention.NeNe Leakes is officially back on Bravo — the door wasn’t just open, it was revolving. Candiace tells Carlos King she doesn’t hate Ashley “Forehead” Darby; she’s simply operating under emotional duress, your honor. RHOSLC delivers a reunion that’s equal parts frosty and fiery, and Monica Garcia has thoughts she’s more than happy to share.Drag Race is serving a fierce cast this season, and we’ve already seen our first queen sashay away. And to close things out on a hopeful note, we spotlight The Trevor Project and some genuinely uplifting news.A little heat, a little hope, and a whole lot of tea — Episode 5 pours it all.Visit www.drmarklong.comListen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUNgD6OB7Y0Bv2ZJAN7u7dgAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ce102b4c-4321-4873-be03-e1bdd908f93f/clock-the-tea-with-dr-longApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clock-the-tea-with-dr-long/id1852896832Visit https://redcircle.com/shows/c073929d-a568-44d6-b1a4-2ba85e235284 to learn more about the podcast.RSS feed link: https://feeds.redcircle.com/c073929d-a568-44d6-b1a4-2ba85e235284Title:Take Me Back by Luke BergsURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/60524/Credits:Luke Bergs & Waesto - Take Me Back | https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

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