Welcome back to the 69th episode of the ModState Podcast. John and Nate both hope that all listeners had a great holiday weekend and and relaxing week leading into the new year.
On this Mid Week Rap John and Nate discuss policy going into 2018. What will be on the table? Infrastructure and immigration? What will be the big winner and what will be the big loser?
Next, the topic moves to geopolitics in the Middle East. Iran and Saudi Arabia, both Islamic countries, are pitted against one another for regional control. Saudi Arabia recently made an obvious tactical move that left the international community scratching their heads.
Lastly, John and Nate dive into the legalization of recreation weed in California. Will this shift the pendulum nationally? Tune in and find out. As always thanks for tuning in.

Show Notes:
1) Saudi Arabia and Iran
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42008809