Brad Zerbo and Zak Paine take Altered State to new heights of absurdity and analysis as they dive into the chaos surrounding the ongoing government shutdown and EBT system collapse. From viral TikToks of “EBT crash-outs” and grocery store brawls to the Democrats’ 13 failed votes to reopen the government, the hosts expose how media spin and political leverage are pushing the nation toward orchestrated chaos. They break down the SNAP work requirements, healthcare for illegals, and the left’s willingness to weaponize suffering for control. Things take a darker—and funnier—turn as they react to wild social media clips threatening riots, theft, and even cannibalism, while arguing that the shutdown may be Trump’s ultimate play to expose government dependency. Between beard oil mishaps, pet product plugs, and discussions about declawed cats, Macs versus PCs, and Trump’s “King of Korea” moment, this episode is both unhinged and unmissable.