Topic: Appropriations Bill

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing for a vote to ban members of Congress from trading stocks while in office. Simultaneously, the threat of a government shutdown looms as Democrats and Republicans struggle to reach an agreement on funding legislation, likely resulting in another short-term continuing resolution.

Hillary Clinton has faced criticism for adopting a Southern "twang" during speeches at churches and political events. Observers characterize the shift in cadence as a form of cultural appropriation used to appeal to specific demographics, a tactic previously utilized by Bill Clinton.

A discussion ensues regarding the likelihood of a massive natural event or a staged terrorist attack occurring before the upcoming Sunday. The conversation links the timing of potential disasters to the signing of a federal appropriations bill and the financial instability in Cyprus. There is a suggestion that weather events are often used as a pretext for spending or to distract from financial truths.

The "Farmer Assurance Provision," commonly known as the "Monsanto Protection Act," is discussed after being slipped into a 2013 budget resolution. The provision allows for the continued cultivation and sale of genetically modified seeds even if a court has invalidated their safety status. The hosts compare this to the indemnification of vaccine manufacturers, noting the lack of public oversight during the bill's passage.