I know the show has been a little inconsistent lately. Here's my small explanation and very big apology.

One episode, one message: know what’s on your ballot and make your own plan for Election Day.

Passengers stop an attempted plane crash, Tennessee moves toward a historic execution, the Paramount-WB merger advances, and Jack Smith faces another round of scrutiny.

The Supreme Court allows third-country deportations to resume as immigration arrests rise and questions continue about U.S. citizens caught up in enforcement.

A Cornell sexual assault case is reopened as questions grow about how the allegations were handled and the Trump administration changes federal Title IX protections.

Three people are killed in a Detroit shooting, and the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration’s expanded voter-citizenship system to operate ahead of the midterms.

Hurricane Polo becomes a Category 5, a grand jury declines charges in Nolan Wells’ death, Trump threatens Iran at the U.N., and 760,000 ACA enrollees face removal or additional screening.

A helicopter crashes fighting a Yosemite wildfire, new details emerge about an ICE shooting, the Paramount-WB merger clears a major hurdle, and Trump’s press ban heads to court.

An ICE agent shoots a man in Austin, the White House bans reporters from three outlets, and California’s antitrust fight over the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger continues.

U.N. experts examine the deadly U.S. strike in Iran, Russia continues attacking Ukraine, Canada explores closer ties with Europe, and the Kennedy Center faces a new demolition fight.

Ed Sheeran drops Macklemore after his pro-Palestinian statements, an NBC4 helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, the Fed raises rates, and the House leaves Washington until after the election.

The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s attempt to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms—and the election is moving forward. Your reward? An episode all about voting (I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Please don’t unsubscribe.)

The EPA rolls back power-plant emissions rules, Washington debates AI safeguards, a Russian oligarch helped fund Trump Jr.’s wedding celebrations, and ICE arrests surge.

A ferry disaster leaves more than 100 people missing, Israeli attacks kill civilians in Gaza, Trump tells Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil infrastructure, and he promises $5,000 checks if Republicans keep Congress.

An ICE officer faces federal charges, Trump takes his voting fight back to SCOTUS, a Republican is accused of plotting to plant drugs on an opponent, and remembering Gloria Steinem.

Two more shootings shake Minneapolis and Virginia, concerns grow over mail-in ballots ahead of the midterms, and a 20-year-old Haitian immigrant dies by suicide after being forced to wear an ICE ankle monitor.

Trump takes his effort to remove trans service members to the Supreme Court, DHS launches a voter-fraud initiative, and another judge blocks changes to mail-in voting.

Two mass shootings leave three dead, the U.S. strikes Iran again, Trump’s fight with Canada produces “Lake America,” and devastating floods hit Asia and the Grand Canyon.

Looking back at the legacy of Dolly Parton.

Trump targets mail-in voting ahead of the midterms, new sanctions escalate economic pressure on Iran, the 49ers owner is arrested, and thousands face wildfires and a prolonged power outage.