The host believes that the ongoing government shutdown and the treatment of Smithsonian museums are upsetting.

“We have already talked about being angry and upset about the way the executive branch is treating the Smithsonian museums. And then, of course, at the moment that we are recording this, the government is still shut down and so all of them are temporarily closed, which is also upsetting.”

The host encourages people to donate to food banks or rescue organizations to help those affected by food insecurity during the government shutdown.

“Will people have gotten their SNAP benefits in November? Who can say? What we can say is that we know there will still be a need for people to have food. And so if you have the ability to donate to your local food bank or a food rescue organization or some organization that is helping to keep people”