This podcast episode explores the impending government shutdown due to the divided opinions among House Republicans on spending levels. Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to Washington, D.C., highlights his struggle to maintain support against Russia and emphasizes the need for continued U.S. aid. The revelation of a secret interrogation center in Baton Rouge, known as the Brave Cave, sparks outrage and prompts an investigation into police brutality allegations. Mayor Sharon Weston Broome responds to the controversy by closing the facility and placing officers on leave.