As the GOP threatens to tank the economy over the debt ceiling, @mehdirhasan explores 2 options to prevent a default: minting a $1 trillion coin and using the 14th amendment to ignore the debt limit. Preview below and watch the full commentary here: youtube.com/watch?v=GKSm6ehU…

It’s been almost a week since U.S. officials shot down the Chinese spy balloon and people are still obsessing over it. But @mehdirhasan says that when it comes to global surveillance, we should be a little more worried about the spies at home.

Despite the shortcomings of police reform efforts, people still "want the police to come when they are called," @janecoaston tells @mehdirhasan. @JennMJacksonPhD explains what it looks like when there are other people to call besides police. Watch:

One of the GOP's newest obsessions: fentanyl coming in through the Southern border. But some Republicans, including Sen. Marsha Blackburn, seem to be a little confused about what's happening... Welcome to @mehdirhasan’s first edition of #DebunkThatTweet:

Janet Yellen thinks the Fed might not even *accept* a platinum trillion-dollar coin to avert a US default. But that's "not an outright rejection of the possibility they *would* take it," says former US Mint director Philip Diehl. Hear why he's team #MintTheCoin all the way:

With police reform back in the national conversation @mehdirhasan asks an uncomfortable question: Is it time to move beyond reform and "abolish" the police? @janecoaston and @JennMJacksonPhD join him to discuss. Catch their convo here: peacocktv.com/mehdi

As the GOP threatens the economy over the debt limit, some out-of-the-box options have gained attention - like minting a trillion dollar coin. Fmr. U.S. Mint director @PhilipNDiehl tells @mehdirhasan why it really could work. Don’t miss their convo: peacocktv.com/mehdi

Activists are calling it a policy of "Don't Say Gay." No, they're not talking about DeSantis' anti-LGBTQ crusade in Florida. They're referring to a longstanding, bigoted practice by the FDA to restrict blood donations from gay and bisexual men. @MehdiRHasan breaks it down. WATCH:

Rep. Nancy Mace likes to play the “moderate Republican” card when she’s doing media interviews despite her record proving otherwise. @MehdiRHasan brings the receipts. Start the clock!

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is chastising U.S. Republicans for being afraid of Fox host Tucker Carlson. @MehdiRHasan tells @AymanM it’s crazy the GOP “lives in fear of a former bowtie wearing frozen food heir.” WATCH: