Episode Description:

We're back—and it's a double feature.

First up: Training Camp is officially underway for the Washington Commanders' 2025–2026 season, and optimism is cautiously returning to the DMV. With a reshaped coaching staff, revamped front office, and a roster full of hungry veterans and flashy rookies, the Commanders are looking to reset the tone under new leadership. We break down the early takeaways, key position battles, player momentum, and what fans should (and shouldn't) believe as the preseason grind begins.

Then, in the second half, we take a serious turn with a solo breakdown of Stacey Abrams's “10 Steps to Autocracy.” Based on real-world patterns and political scholarship, Abrams's framework details how democracies are slowly dismantled from within. From discrediting elections to suppressing dissent and ending peaceful power transfers, these steps are as timely as they are unsettling. Performed as a one-person monologue, this segment blends storytelling, political insight, and civic urgency to highlight what's at stake—and what we can do about it.

Whether you're tracking QB depth charts or constitutional red flags, this episode's got you covered.

Topics Covered:

• Commanders 2025–26 Training Camp: vibes, veterans, and vision

• Rookie standouts, locker room energy, and early predictions

• How Stacey Abrams's 10-step model reveals warning signs in U.S. democracy

• Political fear tactics, institutional erosion, and what resistance looks like today

Tap in, speak up, and stay sharp.
This one's for the fans and the freedom fighters.