Chuy's Sticky Situation
The Undercurrent | December 3rd, 2025
The Undercurrent focuses on community resilience, civic engagement, and prioritizing human connections over political power and financial profits. Each week, Lainie Petersen and Warren Dearman also highlight underreported or poorly covered stories that impact people’s daily lives. Join us as we take a deep dive into The Undercurrent!
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Below are the show notes for our November 26th, 2025, show (subject to change!).
THE RIPTIDE
Trump administration threatens to withhold food assistance from 21 states
Trump DOJ Sides With Roundup Manufacturer Over Cancer Victims in Supreme Court Case
IRS agents will be required to watch OnlyFans to determine if content fits ‘no tax on tips’ criteria
CATCH O’THE DAY
Guest Interview: José Requena on Chuy Garcia’s retirement and replacement
Resources: “He’s a Real One”: The Squad’s Middle-Aged, Mustachioed Ally in Congress
23 House Dems defy Jeffries, vote to rebuke progressive over controversial election move
RECURRING TIDE
Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Block Collusive Rental Pricing Software
PRESS POOL
A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media
Reference: White House Media Offender List
CLOWNFISH SCHOOL
Megyn Kelly Crashes Out Over Latin American Boat Bombings
FIN’ALLY
British hotel hosts Christmas tree made from 100,000 balloons