This podcast episode delves into the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, highlighting the complexities of aid delivery amidst the Syrian Civil War and the weaponization of aid by the Assad regime. It examines the challenges faced by journalists in reporting on the crisis, the impact of the earthquake on the UN's cross-border aid route, and the ongoing difficulties in providing assistance to the affected areas. The episode also briefly discusses the sentencing of the Buffalo supermarket gunman, the projected rise in the U.S. national debt, and The Daily's production team.