Brett and Matt break down the latest deal to avoid a government shutdown and why short-term fixes are no substitute for real fiscal leadership. They discuss runaway spending, the lack of a federal budget, and why Republicans risk paying a price in 2026 if voters see more of the same. Later in the program, Deputy Chairwoman of the Minnesota GOP, Donna Bergstrom, joins the show. A 20-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran who retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, Bergstrom holds degrees in political science, children’s law and policy, and American and Anishinaabe education. She also made history as one of the first two American Indian women in Minnesota to run for lieutenant governor on a major party ticket.

Original Airing Date: 01/30/2026