A Perfect (Non Climate-Related) Storm

This week, Mike and Erol talk about ancient predators, and also Tyrannosaurus Rex. The US has too many murders, the UK has too few truck drivers, and Germany has just the right amount of democracy. For our main story, a perfect storm is brewing in Congress: #BuildBackBetter is on the brink, the government is about to shut down, and the US is about to default on its debts. But, objectively, it's a lovely time of year in DC.

What Erol’s drinking: Lagunitas Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale

What Mike’s drinking: Port City Porter

Show links:

LBJ School Outstanding Alumni Awards 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWrCyBqg0JQ
George W Bush gives Merkel a shoulder rub and Putin a wink: https://youtu.be/i4wKg2Ddoas?t=16
Twitter thread from Alec Karakatsanis on media coverage of the increase in murders: https://twitter.com/equalityAlec/status/1442548020118097921?s=20