We discuss the perils of institutionalism and the “steady as she goes” tradition in Democratic politics. Bringing a banana to a knife fight. We need to stop worrying about how Donald and the Republicans will react. Sam Alito tells Donald “no” when it comes to lifting the gag order. Lame Duck Donald? Will they try to monkey with Social Security? Matt Gaetz gets hired by OAN, which still exists somewhere. Rupert Murdoch’s plan to keep Fox News as a far-right outlet hits a setback. With Cliff Schecter from the Cliff’s Edge YouTube channel, music by Seth Adam, Michael McDermott, and more!