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Trump and Iran have agreed to end the Iran War.  Is it real this time? What will it do to oil prices? What are the benefits and drawbacks of cheaper gasoline?  Appeals Court Judge Elaine Lujan rules "free childcare" adopted by MLG on her own without legislative approval is fine.  The national group Independent Women's Forum launches an ad campaign on NM schools.  The Social Security retirement fund is projected to become insolvent by 2032. This will trigger an automatic, across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% for all retirees unless Congress acts.   Paul and Wally discuss interesting state by state data from Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Space X had an initial public offering and Elon Musk is now said to be a "trillionaire." What does it mean? Are the lefties correct that this is bad?  RGF is hosting an America 250 event with Timothy Sandefur. 

This week on Facing the Future, host Bob Bixby joins Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Jonathan Silver of Affinity Solutions and Andrew Lewis of the University of Cincinnati's Portman Center in a panel discussion on strategies for getting the public to put deficit reduction on the political agenda.

Social Security retirement benefits are projected to undergo an automatic reduction of 24% by late 2032 unless Congress takes action to prevent the depletion of the program's trust fund. A recent analysis conducted in June 2026 by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget indicates that the insolvency of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund may occur slightly earlier than previously anticipated. At that point, ongoing payroll tax revenues are expected to cover only about 76% to 77% of the scheduled payouts.The average monthly reduction for retirees across the nation could be approximately $500.The average annual impact may result in a reduction of around $18,100 for a typical dual-income retired couple. The total economic impact translates to an immediate annual loss of $345 billion, affecting over 15% of the population in 47 states.The anticipated depletion date has been advanced due to declining birth rates, slower wage growth in relation to the economy, and the legislative effects of recent policy changes. Notably, increased spending from the Social Security Fairness Act—which expanded benefits for about 3 million government pension recipients—and tax code modifications from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have hastened the drawdown of the trust fund.Since this reduction is a statutory consequence of an exhausted fund rather than a permanent cessation of the program, it is imperative for lawmakers to enact reforms to avert these cuts.Revenue Increases: Policymakers might consider eliminating or raising the current payroll tax earnings cap to impose taxes on high earners, or increasing the overall payroll tax rate of 12.4%.Benefit Adjustments: Congress could modify future cost-of-living calculations or gradually raise the full retirement age for younger generations. Proactive Financial Preparations include diversifying savings by maximizing contributions to options such as traditional or Roth IRAs and employer-sponsored 401(k) plans.Delaying claims: Postponing the filing of claims beyond the full retirement age can trigger delayed retirement credits, which would permanently enhance the baseline monthly benefit. 

This week on Facing the Future, host Bob Bixby joins Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Jonathan Silver of Affinity Solutions and Andrew Lewis of the University of Cincinnati's Portman Center in a panel discussion on strategies for getting the public to put deficit reduction on the political agenda.

America's debt has crossed a striking threshold: it's now bigger than the economy itself. Questions about what that means start to take shape when interest enters the picture. As the cost of carrying debt grows, its impact becomes harder to ignore. So, what should we do about the national debt, and just how worried should we really be? Marc Goldwein, senior policy director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins The Excerpt to talk about the impact of the scale of U.S. borrowing and what it likely means for future generations.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Psychology of Social SecurityThe conventional wisdom says almost always delay Social Security until 70. New research says that advice is wrong for more people than you'd think — and the reason it's wrong isn't purely math. It's psychology.In this episode, David covers the 90-year history of Social Security, how it fits into a real retirement income plan, the four most overlooked risks of delay, and what the 2025 Trustees Report actually says about the program's solvency — including the number most people get completely wrong.What We CoverA brief history — From the Great Depression to the 1983 near-collapse, and Ida May Fuller's legendary $24.75 investmentThe retirement income pyramid — Where Social Security belongs in your plan, and what it was never designed to doFour hidden risks of delay — Mortality, sequence of returns, regret, and health span — risks that almost never show up in the standard researchThe solvency picture — 2025 Trustees Report data, depletion dates, and what "81 cents on the dollar" actually means (hint: it's not zero)Your personal discount rate — The framework for finding the right claiming age for your specific situationThe Four Risks of Delay Nobody Talks About1. Mortality RiskA terminally ill 72-year-old takes no comfort in knowing their mortality-adjusted benefits went up. The standard research averages across everyone who lives and everyone who dies. That works for actuarial tables. It doesn't work for advising one individual human being about their own life.2. Sequence of Returns RiskIf you retire at 62 and delay Social Security until 70, you're spending down your portfolio for eight years before the checks start. Run that scenario through the 2008 financial crisis: same spending, same portfolio — but $578,000 left at claim-at-62 vs. $171,000 at claim-at-70. Same spending. Vastly different cushion.3. Regret RiskRisk = Hazard + Outrage. Two scenarios with the same expected value can feel completely different. If a client's psychological wellbeing matters to us — and it should — we can't ignore the emotional weight of the decision.4. Health Span + Spending OptionalityA dollar at 62 is worth more than a dollar at 95. At 62 you can take the trip, help your kids with a down payment, do the things that require energy and mobility. Social Security won't advance you five months of benefits to take your daughter on the trip she'll talk about forever. A healthy portfolio can.Key Numbers From This EpisodeAge 89 — How long you need to live for delaying from 67 to 70 to break even, assuming a 4% real return (Smith & Smith, Journal of Financial Planning, 2024)81 cents on the dollar — Benefits payable at trust fund depletion. Not zero.2033 — Projected OASI trust fund depletion date (2025 Trustees Report)36% — Americans confident in Social Security's future (AARP, 2025)$800,000 — Households at or below this investable asset level are often better served by claiming at 62, per Tharp (2025)A Brief Timeline1935 — Social Security Act signed by FDR. Over half of elderly Americans lacked sufficient income. Average state pension payout: 65 cents a day.1940 — First check mailed to Ida May Fuller, Vermont. Lifetime SS taxes paid: $24.75. Benefits collected before her death in 1975: $22,000+.1956 — Disability benefits added for the first time.1975 — Automatic COLAs begin. Before this, Congress had to raise benefits manually.1983 — Greenspan Commission reforms. The trust fund was months from insolvency. Bipartisan fix: higher payroll tax, FRA raised to 67, benefits made partially taxable.2025 — 2025 Trustees Report projects OASI depletion in 2033 — one year earlier than 2024's estimate.Timestamps0:00 — Cold open: the question that frames the whole episode1:45 — A brief history: 1935 to Ida May Fuller to the 1983 near-collapse4:45 — How Social Security fits your retirement plan8:45 — The conventional wisdom and why it oversimplifies11:30 — Risk #1: Mortality13:30 — Risk #2: Sequence of returns — $578k vs. $171k16:15 — Risk #3: Regret risk18:15 — Risk #4: Health span and spending optionality20:45 — The framework: your personal discount rate23:45 — The solvency question: 2025 Trustees Report data25:45 — What to do with all of this: four questions worth answeringSources2025 Social Security Trustees Report — Social Security Administration, June 18, 2025Analysis of the 2025 Trustees Report — Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, June 18, 20252025 Trustees Report Explained — Bipartisan Policy Center, November 2025What the 2025 Trustees Report Shows — Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, July 2025"Revisiting the Social Security Claiming Puzzle" — Derek Tharp, PhD, CFP®, University of Southern Maine (working paper, 2025)"When Should You Claim Social Security?" — Smith & Smith, Journal of Financial Planning, 2024Historical Background and Development of Social Security — SSA.govSocial Security History Timeline — AARP, 2025Work With DavidThe right Social Security claiming decision depends on your health history, your portfolio, your values, and your exit plan. David works with business owners and high earners who want a plan built around their actual life — not a software default.

Guest Richard Lyons, author "DNA of Democracy", joins to break down latest vote in Virginia on Redistricting, making the state a 10-1 state with Democrat Congressional seats. Discussion of what real government representation looks like. DOJ announces investigation into SPLC funding radicalized groups in the US. Guest Chris Towner, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins to discuss latest budget proposals from the Trump administration. Discussion of DHS funding, federal debt, tax rates, and working to balance the budget. 

Willie talks with the Director of the Committee for Responsible Federal Budget, Chris Towner, about the danger the rising national debt poses to American dominance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie talks with the Director of the Committee for Responsible Federal Budget, Chris Towner, about the danger the rising national debt poses to American dominance.

Willie talks with the Director of the Committee for Responsible Federal Budget, Chris Towner, about the danger the rising national debt poses to American dominance.

The Steve Gruber Show | Foreign Money, Fake Movements, Real Consequences --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:10 – Kent Strang, Managing Director of Americans for Prosperity. Strang explains why he believes President Trump was right to suspend the Jones Act. He discusses how the move could impact shipping, energy costs, and supply chain efficiency. 27:57 – Joe Rieck, Vice President of Sales at Longevity. Rieck encourages listeners to take the first step toward better health with Longevity products. He highlights a limited-time offer, including a free pouch of Strawberry Longevity with purchase. 38:15 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber  47:08 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses the possibility of sending U.S. troops to Iran and the importance of trusting presidential decision-making. The conversation also touches on COVID-era fraud and a bizarre heist involving 12 tons of Kit Kat bars. 57:21 – Eric Eggers, Vice President of Research at the Government Accountability Institute and co-host of The Drill Down. Eggers discusses concerns about potential insider trading tied to developments surrounding the Iran conflict. He explains why increased scrutiny and investigation may be necessary. 1:06:21 – Dr. Jennifer Sperry, veterinarian with Spot Pet Insurance. Dr. Sperry discusses whether pet owners should be concerned about bird flu affecting animals. She also shares practical spring and summer safety tips to help keep pets healthy. 1:16:32 - Monologue 1:25:28 – John Vecchione, Senior Litigation Counsel for the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA). Vecchione discusses a major legal victory against government involvement in social media censorship. He explains what the ruling means for free speech protections moving forward. 1:35:29 – Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Goldwein outlines a new proposal to help shore up Social Security, including the idea of implementing a six-figure income cap. He discusses the potential economic impact and political feasibility. 1:44:06 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber wraps up the show with commentary on the rising cost of sporting events and a story about a man selling his house to attend the World Cup. The segment also explores political protests and whether Hollywood can regain its cultural influence. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... The seventh and eighth episodes are live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/7r4XPsrY4bg

The return of the Sonics could clear a major hurdle later this month. The rising oil prices are disproportionately hurting China. Egg prices have plummeted. Guest: Marc Goldwein Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget says a gas tax holiday isn’t what you think. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf on ICE assisting TSA at airports. // Quick Hit: Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) grilled a Cato Institute scholar for claiming the Trump Administration is trying to deport US citizens.

This week on Facing the Future, Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, outlines a "break glass in case of emergency" plan for the next economic shock.

This week on Facing the Future, Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, outlines a "break glass in case of emergency" plan for the next economic shock.

Guest Mike Murphy, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins to discuss ongoing budget talks in DC. Discussion of fraud and waste spending, amount of spending on social programs, the battle on tariffs, and ways to get the federal budget under control. Can we increase the GDP enough to balance the budget, and where can we cut spending? President Trump kicks off the weekend announcing a new "Shield of Americas" movement with multiple Central American and South American nations to battle against cartels, organized crimes, trafficking issues, and more. Can we rid our hemisphere from drugs, crime, and shadow governments?

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. What's the state of America's debt and deficit? Are we making any progress in the short-term or long-term? Do any politicians even care? We'll take a look at it with Chris Towner from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

With Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, and Montana economist Dr. Patrick Barkey. The post Tariff Ruling and the No-So-Easy Road Back to Fiscal Responsibility first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Last night’s State of the Union Address was, though indirectly, in many ways largely indicative of the ‘State of our Union’; irascible, beleaguered, gaslighted, schizophrenic. Despite getting sidetracked for a bit on today’s episode, below you’ll find my extensive coverage of last night’s SOTU, including a timestamped breakdown of my live observations while watching. You’re sure to find some things the MSM has obfuscated or ignored… #Links American civil religion, ceremonial deism, apotheosis American civil religion – Wikipedia The Apotheosis of Washington – Wikipedia Ceremonial deism – Wikipedia Biblical Religion and Civil Religion in America by Robert N. Bellah The Network / Enterprise / Octopus Unlimited Hangout podcast, Ep. #37, One Nation Under Blackmail[1] Bruce Hemmings quote 37-Audiogram.mp4 Linda McMahon – Wikipedia #SOTU 2026 Coverage Online sources: Video: C-SPAN LIVE: Trump delivers State of the Union address (full speech) – AP – YouTube Video + Transcript: Donald Trump: State of the Union Address – Roll Call SOTU Donald Trump: State of the Union Address – Roll Call Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address, 2026 – Ballotpedia President Donald J. Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address – The White House – YouTube President Trump 2026 State of the Union Address & Democratic Response – C-SPAN – YouTube WATCH: Trump delivers State of the Union address, Va Gov. Spanberger gives Dem response – Fox News – YouTube Rebuttal Democratic Response to State of the Union Address | Video | C-SPAN.org State of the Union Democratic Response: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver party’s rebuttal | FOX 5 DC Reaction Pelosi Joins CNN Following The State of The Union Address – Nancy Pelosi – YouTube WATCH: Key moments from Trump’s 2026 State of the Union – PBS NewsHour – YouTube Key moments from Trump’s State of the Union – Washington Post – YouTube Jimmy Kimmel Reacts to Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address 2026 – Jimmy Kimmel Live – YouTube Pod Save America Hosts on Trump’s State of the Union, the Epstein Files & Writing Speeches for Obama – Jimmy Kimmel Live – YouTube LIVE Monologue: A Dark Speech Filled With Divisive Lies | USA Women’s Hockey Gets A Better Offer – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – YouTube Fact-Checking Fact checking Trump’s State of the Union address | CNN Politics PolitiFact | Live fact-check: Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address Fact-checking Trump’s State of the Union address | ABC News Fact checking Trump’s SOTU speech live: His remarks on Iran, tariffs, ICE, Supreme Court, and more | Hindustan Times Live fact-checking Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address | PBS News Follow PolitiFact’s live fact-check of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union – Poynter A look at Trump’s false and misleading claims in his State of the Union address | AP News Fact checking President Trump’s State of the Union address A Pre-SOTU Guide to Trump’s Economic Claims – FactCheck.org The State of the Union (According to Trump): Live Updates Protests Democratic Lawmakers Protest Pres. Trump’s State of the Union Address | Video | C-SPAN.org Celebrities, Lawmakers & Fmr. Gov’t Officials Gather to Protest State of the Union Address | Video | C-SPAN.org WATCH LIVE: Epstein survivors join House Democrats ahead of Trump’s State of the Union – PBS NewsHour – YouTube Epstein Saga Lawmakers & Epstein Survivors Hold Briefing Ahead of State of the Union | Video | C-SPAN.org Epstein Abuse Survivor Attending State of the Union Asks, “Where Are the Rest of the Files?” | Video | C-SPAN.org SOTU Related Headlines Trump boasts of a ‘golden age’ in State of the Union amid sharp partisan divisions | LA Times Trump says State of the Union will be ‘long speech’: What’s the record? | The Hill Trump set an all-time record with his second joint address on March 4, 2025, clocking in at one hour, 39 minutes and 32 seconds. Viewers disturbed by Trump’s ‘joyous look’ describing graphic violence and murder | Alternet Iran reacts to Trump’s 2026 State of the Union, accuses him of “big lies” | CBS News Trump brutally shut down when he tried to give himself the Medal of Honor | The Mirror Woman severely injured by Trump’s ICE thrown out of State of the Union | Raw Story Trump’s stare down with Mark Kelly ignites MAGA meltdown | Alternet Trump defends immigration crackdown at State of Union as approval ratings plummet | LA Times Speechwriters split after Trump’s record-breaking SOTU: ‘Living in his own reality’ vs. ‘Resounding speech’ | Fox News Here are all the awards Trump announced during his State of the Union | CBS News Yelling Trump Gets Into Wild Screaming Match with Democrats | The Daily Beast I went to Trump’s State of the Union. This was the moment when the room’s mood shifted. | Business Insider Pelosi explains white buttons at State of the Union address | The Hill Takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress | Reuters Other Headlines Regarding the ‘State of the Union’ Judge Aileen Cannon bars the release of special counsel report on Trump’s handling of classified documents | CNN Politics Ro Khanna Claimed Epstein Visited ‘CIA Headquarters.’ It Was Almost Certainly An Hermès Design Studio. Another Black Man Found Hanging Quickly Ruled a Suicide Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say 4 people fatally stabbed outside home near Seattle, suspect shot dead by deputy 2 Missouri deputies killed, 2 wounded after suspect opens fire Kristi Noem, DHS violated 1st Amendment by using facial recognition software to intimidate citizens observing them, complaint says Discord cuts ties with Peter Thiel–backed verification software after its code was found tied to U.S. surveillance efforts BMW to recall nearly 59,000 vehicles in US over damaged wiring harness, NHTSA says | Reuters US senators demand answers about utility companies’ ‘secret contracts’ with tech giants: ‘Forcing local communities to sign NDAs’ Bill Gates admits he had 2 affairs with Russian women, apologizes to staff over Jeffrey Epstein ties Trump’s ICE Is Quietly Stockpiling Weaponry—and It Should Alarm Us All Trump Administration Moves to Allow Intelligence Agencies Easier Access to Law Enforcement Files Son turns on his lawmaker dad for using ‘Epstein loophole’ to avoid jail for allegedly touching kids: ‘Inexplicable trauma’ ‘This should terrify you’: Meta Superintelligence safety director lost control of her AI agent—it deleted her emails Nearly two-thirds of companies have lost track of their data just as they’re letting AI in through the front door to wander around #Fact Check Drawn from CNN’s Fact checking Trump’s State of the Union address. For more balanced, detailed coverage, see PolitiFact article. Claim Rebuttal Source Rebuttal ‘$18 trillion’ in investments CNN’s Daniel Dale “…the White House’s own website said the figure for “major investment announcements” during this Trump term was “$9.7 trillion,” and even that is a major exaggeration; a detailed CNN review in [Oct 2025] found [WH counting trillions in] vague investment pledges, pledges that were about “bilateral trade” or “economic exchange” rather than investment in the US and vague statements that didn’t even rise to the level of pledges.” Low gas prices (2.30, 1.99, 1.85) CNN’s Daniel Dale According to AAA: only 2 states w/ avg < $2.50/gal; GasBuddy: 4:150k (.003%) gas stations w/ gas < $2/gal Inherited record inflation CNN’s Daniel Dale Dec, 2024 Y-O-Y inflation (CPI): 2.9% Inherited stagnant economy CNN’s Daniel Dale False (see details) Passed largest tax cuts (GBBB) in American history CNN’s Tami Luhby “It ranks seventh in terms of share of GDP since 1918, according to Chris Towner, policy director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan watchdog group.” Biden allowed ‘11,888 murderers’ to enter US as migrants CNN’s Daniel Dale ““11,888” number is about non-citizens who entered the US not just under Biden but over the course of multiple decades, including during Trump’s own first administration.” Foreign countries are paying T47 tariffs CNN’s Daniel Dale “In an analysis released in February, officials at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York wrote, “We find that nearly 90 percent of the tariffs’ economic burden fell on U.S. firms and consumers.”…[CBO] wrote in a February report that “the net effect of tariffs is to raise U.S. consumer prices by the full portion of the cost of the tariffs borne domestically (95 percent)”…” Fraud in Minnesota CNN’s Daniel Dale “…Walz admin official said in December that they had “evidence of tens of millions of dollars in fraud to this point,” not $9[/18/19] billion…” US elections claims CNN’s Daniel Dale Disputed (see details) More Americans are working today than ever CNN’s Daniel Dale “The labor force participation rate, which measures the percentage of the population that is employed or actively looking for work, has been almost unchanged…” Ended eight wars CNN’s Daniel Dale Largely disputed (see details) Achieved no tax on Social Security CNN’s Tami Luhby Disputed, misleading (see details) Balancing the federal budget by ending fraud CNN’s Tami Luhby 2024 GAO estimate “found that [$233–521B] is lost to fraud annually. But the federal budget deficit came in at just under $1.8 trillion for the most recent fiscal year, which ended in September, according to the Treasury Department – more than triple the highest estimated fraud total.” #Contemporaneous Notes Duration: 01:47:43 (longest SOTU in history – breaking the modern record he set last year.) Timestamp (approx. w/ lag) CH Notes N/A No mention of Epstein or Trump / Epstein Files! Despite many survivors in chamber. No mention of Renee Good, Alex Pretti. T19:13:57-07:00 …our nation is back, bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before. T19:13:58-07:00 “This is the Golden age of America.” T19:14:36-07:00 “…we have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before and a turnaround for the ages. It is indeed a turnaround for the ages.” T19:15:04-07:00 And we will never go back to where we were just a very short time ago. We’re not going back. T19:16:03-07:00 “Illegal aliens” / border T19:16:35-07:00 past 9 mo “ZERO illegal aliens admitted” T19:18:22-07:00 Inflation: 1.7% T19:18:37-07:00 Gas as low as 2.30 – 1.99 – 1.85 T19:19:08-07:00 Mortgage rates T19:20:25-07:00 $18T [in foreign investment] “pouring in from all over the globe.” T19:21:14-07:00 70k new construction jobs (AI Data centers?) T19:21:34-07:00 Oil, ‘new partner’, Venezuela: 80M barrels of oil T19:22:35-07:00 100% of all new jobs created, private sector T19:22:42-07:00 We ended DEI in America T19:23:32-07:00 The State of our Union is Strong T19:23:43-07:00 Our country is winning again. In fact, we’re winning so much that we really don’t know what to do about it. People are asking me, please, please, please, Mr. President, we’re winning too much. We can’t take it anymore. We’re not used to winning in our country. Until you came along, we were just always losing, but now we’re winning too much. And I say no, no, no, you’re going to win again. You’re going to win big; you’re going to win bigger than ever. (Narcissistic rant) T19:24:40-07:00 U.S. Men’s Olympic (Gold Medal) Hockey Team… Connor Hellebuyck… T19:26:22-07:00 U.S. Women’s Olympic hockey team “will soon be coming to the White House” (the team declined invitation to attend WH SOTU)[2][3] T19:28:57-07:00 I will soon be presenting Connor with … the highest civilian honor in our country, the Presidential Medal of Freedom T19:31:05-07:00 World Cup and Olympics coming to America T19:36:20-07:00 …government answers to the people, not the powerful… T19:37:27-07:00 GBBB, Republicans voted for it, all Democrats voted against it. T19:38:04-07:00 only if car is made in America T19:38:29-07:00 Megan [Hemhauser]’s story (child tax credit) T19:39:44-07:00 Trump Accounts, “Tax-free child investment accounts”, supporters; Michael & Susan Dell, Brad Gerstner (“hedge fund mgr”, founder, Altimeter Capital) T19:41:14-07:00 “$100k by the time they turn 18 – or a lot more (Uh…??) – go to TrumpAccounts.gov” T19:41:55-07:00 Dow hit 50k, S&P hit 7k T19:43:43-07:00 Tariffs: ‘country-saving, peace-protecting, time-tested and approved’… taking the great financial burden off the people… T19:44:47-07:00 A POTUS who put’s America first. I love America T19:45:11-07:00 For decades before I came along… T19:45:47-07:00 11,888 (illegal alien) murders T19:46:46-07:00 “They [Democrats] knew their statements were a dirty, rotten, lie.” T19:47:13-07:00 ” The cost of chicken, butter, fruit, hotels, automobiles, rent, is lower today than when I took office, by a lot. And even beef, which was very high, is starting to come down significantly.” T19:47:56-07:00 Crushing cost of healthcare. I want to stop large pmts to healthcare co’s, and give it to the people. (Isn’t it already the peoples’ money??) T19:49:25-07:00 Deflating prescription drug costs… Other presidents said they would, tried… didn’t do it… I got it done… T19:50:29-07:00 “So in my first year of the second term, should be my third term, but strange things happen.” (doublespeak, like Whitney Webb’s Bruce Hemmings quote[1:1]) T19:50:54-07:00 “… price differences of 300, 400, 500, 600 percent and more, (impossible) all available right now at a new website called TrumpRX.gov – and I didn’t name that one either, BTW.” T19:51:15-07:00 Catherine Rayner (IVF) story T19:54:34-07:00 We want homes for people, not corporations T19:54:49-07:00 Making it easier for people to save. Protecting Social Security & Medicare T19:55:24-07:00 Avg. 401k bal up $30k (How the AF can they possibly know that??? WH / POTUS should NOT know those numbers! If they know that, what else do they know??) T19:56:11-07:00 Members of Congress should not benefit (What about WH & friends???) from using inside information (ironic! Based on last point) Pass the Insider Trading Act right away. T19:57:19-07:00 MN – members of Somali community pillaging community, $19B. War on Fraud to be led by JD Vance. T19:59:32-07:00 Dalilah Coleman’s story (child, hit by illegal alien w/ CDL – interesting NOTE: spelling variations: Delilah / Dalilah Law) T20:01:34-07:00 Angel moms & families. Lizbeth Medina’s story (stabbed 25+ times by Rafeal Govea Romero) T20:04:00-07:00 Democrat(‘s) shutdown. Helping people clean up the snow. T20:05:20-07:00 First responsibility of American Gov is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. T20:07:13-07:00 You should be ashamed of yourself for not standing up (Heckling: Justice Democrats [Omar, Tlaib][4][5][6][7] primarily shouting back) T20:08:11-07:00 I’m asking you to approve the SAVE America Act. It’s very simple: all voters must show voter ID, proof of citizenship to vote. No more crooked mail-in ballots, except for… Polling at 89%, incl Dems. Even Communist NY Mayor wants shovelers to show 2 forms of ID + SS card T20:11:37-07:00 Sage Blair (& mom, Michelle), gender transition story T20:13:47-07:00 Look – nobody stands up. These people are crazy. … Democrats have destroyed the country. But we’ve stopped it, just in time. T20:14:27-07:00 First Lady – now a movie star. T20:15:29-07:00 Sierra Burns (Melania Trump Foster Youth to Independence Program participant) and Everest Nevraumont (11-year-old Alpha School student, AI-advocate, and TedX speaker) representing Melania Trump’s BE BEST Fostering the Future initiative.[8] T20:16:22-07:00 [Then, immediately after] …Christianity, and belief in God. … My great friend, Charlie Kirk. … martyred… Erika is with us tonight. [Fake Tammy Faye tears – and did she mouth ‘I miss you’ to Trump??] T20:17:35-07:00 America is one nation under God, and we must reject political violence of any kind T20:17:59-07:00 We love religion. It’s making a great comeback T20:18:50-07:00 [Aug 22, 2025 killing of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee] Iryna Zarutska T20:20:41-07:00 Starting last summer, I deployed National Guard and federal law enforcement to restore law and order to our most dangerous cities, incl.; Memphis TN, New Orleans LA, Washington DC T20:22:15-07:00 Sarah Beckstrom’s story T20:27:23-07:00 In my first 10 months I ended eight wars, incl.; (1) Cambodia and Thailand, (2) Pakistan and India, (3) Kosovo and Serbia, (4) Israel and Iran, 5 Egypt and Ethiopia, (6) Armenia and Azerbaijan, (7) the Congo and Rwanda “and, of course, (8) the war in Gaza”. Isn’t it funny? They’re sick people. Cambodia and Thailand… Thank you Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for your help. And I also want to thank the man they report to; Sec. of State, Marco Rubio. … I think he’ll go down as the best ever. Under the cease fire, every hostage, living & dead, has been returned home. T20:31:42-07:00 And we’re working very hard to end the ninth war, the killing and slaughter between Russia and Ukraine… 25k soldiers die each mo. T20:32:12-07:00 Operation Midnight Hammer (Iranian attack) T20:33:57-07:00 [Iran] building weapons that will soon reach America… Renewing their sinister efforts… We haven’t heard those words; ‘We will never have a weapon…’ I will never allow the world’s #1 sponsor of terror (U.S.?!?) to have a nuclear weapon. (Are we de-nuking, then???) T20:35:43-07:00 we call ‘peace through strength’… and it’s been very effective. (and Orwellian) T20:38:06-07:00 We got a lotta money… (Really??? Not the American people???) T20:40:39-07:00 In January (Venezuela) …one of the most spectacular and impressive military feats. … Space Force is my baby. Nicolas Maduro, to face justice… New Pres. of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez. T20:42:24-07:00 Alejandra Gonzalez (Venezuela) and her uncle story. Uncle released – and here tonight! Enrique, please come down. … Thank you, Enrique. Have a good time. (CREEPY! Esp. since I was thinking ‘Epstein Files’ – unmentioned, BTW! – in back of mind as Alejandra & Enrique embraced, but mostly emotionless) T20:46:34-07:00 CWO Eric Slover (Venezuelan invasion) story, wife Amy [Slover]‘s holy water… Nation’s highest military award: Congressional Medal of Honor T20:50:19-07:00 Met w/ [Slovers] at Fort Bragg – we got the name back. … Eric’s fellow warriors will soon be receiving awards @ WH. T20:51:14-07:00 One last living legend to honor before we go… WWII / Korean ‘War’ Navy pilot, Royce Williams (100 yr-old): Congressional Medal of Honor T20:54:54-07:00 [Draft dodger!] I’ve always wanted the Congressional Medal of Honor, they say I can’t give it to myself. But, if they ever open that up… T20:58:18-07:00 “And when God needs a nation to work his miracles, He knows exactly who to ask. There is no challenge Americans cannot overcome, no frontier too vast for us to conquer, no dream too bold for us to chase, no horizon too distant for us to claim. For our destiny is written by the hand of Providence and these first 250 years were just the beginning.” T20:59:07-07:00 From TX to MI to FL to Dakotas, from Philly to DC, “the Golden Age of America is upon us.” The Revolution that began in 1776 has not ended… b/c Flame of Liberty and independence still burns… Thank you, God Bless you, and God Bless America. #Footnotes Unlimited Hangout podcast with Whitney Webb, Ep. #37, One Nation Under Blackmail (Aug 10, 2022) ︎ ︎ Why Team USA women’s hockey turned down invitation to White House State of the Union address – Yahoo Sports ︎ Trump joked he is being forced to invite the women’s hockey team to DC. 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The Steve Gruber Show | Funded, Trained, Coordinated: The Truth About ICE ‘Protests'  --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 18:57 – Jonathan Feldstein, Founder and President of the Genesis 123 Foundation. Feldstein addresses claims that Christian Zionism is a “harmful and damaging” ideology. He explains what Christian Zionism actually is and why he believes it plays a vital role in faith, history, and geopolitics. 27:36 – Natalie Dominguez, Title Theft Education Specialist for Home Title Lock. Dominguez shares real-life cases where families lost their homes due to title theft and explains why protecting your home is essential. Visit HomeTitleLock.com and use promo code GRUBER for a free title history report and a free 14-day trial of Million Dollar TripleLock Protection. 37:35 - Hour 2 Monologue 46:21 – Derringer Dick, Strategic Research Associate at Becket. Dick breaks down a new survey showing all-time high public support for religious freedom. He explains what's driving the trend and why it matters in today's legal and cultural landscape. 56:08 – Steve Bucci, Visiting Fellow at The Heritage Foundation. Bucci explains why President Trump's strikes in Nigeria are strategically significant. He discusses terrorism, regional stability, and U.S. national security interests. 1:04:47 – Bobby Khan, congressional candidate for Nevada's 1st Congressional District. Khan shares his remarkable personal story, including how he once appeared on the FBI's Most Wanted list. He explains how that past led him to where he is today and why he's now running for Congress. 1:14:37 - Hour 3 Monologue 1:23:27 – Rep. Joe Aragona, representing Michigan's 60th District in Clinton Township. Aragona exposes the Rx Kids program for allegedly funneling millions in taxpayer dollars to Michigan State University and a New York nonprofit. He discusses accountability and misuse of public funds. 1:33:08 – Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. MacGuineas explains what a fiscal crisis would actually look like in the United States. She outlines warning signs, economic consequences, and what policymakers should be doing now. 1:41:49 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber breaks down the latest shooting in Minneapolis and discusses what may have happened. The conversation focuses on how these tragedies are often avoidable, the dangers of social media-driven narratives, and the importance of facts, compliance, and survival. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow

Steve sits down with Mike Murphy, SVP and Chief of Staff at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, to break down the looming Social Security shortfall and its implications for Michigan voters. With a new U.S. Senate race ahead, Murphy explains why the next senator won't be able to dodge the hard math behind the program's finances. They discuss why Washington keeps kicking the can down the road, and why real reform is unavoidable if retirees and taxpayers are going to be protected.

What are the real solutions for the program you've paid into your entire life? Social Security's trust fund is projected to be depleted by 2033, which would trigger automatic benefit cuts unless Congress acts. Democrat Martin O'Malley, Former Social Security Commissioner, and Marc Goldwein from the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget discuss the outlook of the program.

As we approach the end of the year, let's take a look back at how 2025 went for the debt and deficit...and how things are looking for 2026. We talk with Mike Murphy from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

Changes are coming to ACA subsidies that you should be working with your clients to prepare for. We've got what agents need to know about Affordable Care Act Subsidies and how it affects your clients.    Read the text version   Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: Boost Your Commissions with a New Hospital Indemnity Sales Strategy Meet Your Ritter Sales Team Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans The State of the ACA Market in 2025 What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients   References: Sparks, Grace, Lunna Lopes, et al. “Americans' Challenges with Health Care Costs.” KFF, 15 Sept. 2025, www.kff.org/health-costs/americans-challenges-with-health-care-costs/. Kffjaredo. “Congressional District Interactive Map: HOW MUCH WILL ACA Premium Payments Rise If Enhanced Subsidies Expire?” KFF, 9 Aug. 2025, www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/congressional-district-interactive-map-how-much-will-aca-premium-payments-rise-if-enhanced-subsidies-expire/. Swagel, Phillip L. “Estimated Effects on the Number of Uninsured People in 2034 Resulting From Policies Incorporated Within CBO's Baseline Projections and H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” CBO.Gov, Congressional Budget Office, www.cbo.gov/system/files/2025-06/Wyden-Pallone-Neal_Letter_6-4-25.pdf. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025. Rakshit, Shameek, et al. “How Does Cost Affect Access to Healthcare?” Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker, 7 Apr. 2025, www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/cost-affect-access-care/. “How Does the American Rescue Plan Affect Premiums?” Beyond the Basics, 1 July 2024, www.healthreformbeyondthebasics.org/category/new-laws-policies/how-does-the-american-rescue-plan-impact-premiums/. Tolbert, Jennifer, et al. “Key Facts about the Uninsured Population.” KFF, 9 Aug. 2025, www.kff.org/uninsured/key-facts-about-the-uninsured-population/. “Offsetting ACA Enhanced Subsidy Extensions.” Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, www.crfb.org/blogs/offsetting-aca-enhanced-subsidy-extensions. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025. Coughlin, Teresa A., et al. “Sources of Payment for Uncompensated Care for the Uninsured.” KFF, 9 Aug. 2025, www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/sources-of-payment-for-uncompensated-care-for-the-uninsured/. Kffjaredo. “Who Might Lose Eligibility for Affordable Care Act Marketplace Subsidies If Enhanced Tax Credits Are Not Extended?” KFF, 9 Aug. 2025, www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/who-might-lose-eligibility-for-affordable-care-act-marketplace-subsidies-if-enhanced-tax-credits-are-not-extended/.   Follow Us on Social!  Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance     Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

This week on Facing the Future, we looked at the major impact of health care spending on the federal budget with Anna Bonelli, Director of Health Policy at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The discussion included expiring enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicare insolvency and Medicare Advantage overpayments.

This week on Facing the Future, we looked at the major impact of health care spending on the federal budget with Anna Bonelli, Director of Health Policy at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The discussion included expiring enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicare insolvency and Medicare Advantage overpayments.

The topic of this episode is, “Should Congress pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution?”The federal government experienced a shutdown in autumn 20025, which is one of many that have occurred in the past 20 years. The nation also has racked up about $38 trillion in debt, and Congress and the president have not taken real action to right America's fiscal ship.So should Congress pass a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution?My guest Kurt Couchman says ‘Yes, it should.' Kurt is the author of the new book, Fiscal Democracy in America: How a Balanced Budget Amendment Can Restore Sound Governance (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025).Kurt has been kicking around Capitol Hill for about 15 years. Presently he is a senior fellow at Americans for Prosperity, a group that promotes the principles and policies of economic freedom and liberty. Previously, Kurt worked for two members of Congress, and has had stints at the Cato Institute and the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, among other gigs. He has spent a lot of time engaged with Congress on matters relating to federal spending and the budget, so I am delighted to have him here with us to discuss the idea of a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution.Click here for the full transcript to the episode.

The national debt just hit an eye-popping $38 trillion, and it comes as the government shutdown drags on. Marc Goldwein, SVP and Senior Policy Director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins Steve to break down what this means for the economy, taxpayers, and future generations. They discuss the consequences of mounting debt, the political gridlock in Washington, and why fiscal responsibility has never been more urgent.

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We talk with Maya MacGuineas with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget about what responsible government spending would look like

The youth mental health crisis is one of the most urgent challenges facing families today — but what can be done at a policy level to create lasting change? In this episode, former Ohio Governor John Kasich joins host Gabe Howard to share his work with the Bipartisan Policy Center and their recommendations for addressing this national emergency. Governor Kasich explains why integrating mental health into primary care could be a game-changer for kids and adults alike. He highlights the small but critical legislative victories that are moving the needle and offers practical advice for advocates and parents: how to approach elected officials, how to use your personal story effectively, and how to channel passion into real influence without giving up in frustration. Three key takeaways for listeners: Why bipartisan cooperation is essential for mental health reform How integration of behavioral health into primary care can transform outcomes Concrete steps anyone can take to make their voices heard in government If you've ever felt powerless to change the system, this episode will inspire you to keep pushing, stay hopeful, and take action for the next generation. “And it's hard to build a relationship with a therapist to begin with. And then when they tell you you can't have it anymore and you got to go find another one. I think it's a lot easier to just say, I'll just try to make my way through this, even when it's really difficult. And that was another one we keep working on.” ~Former Ohio Governor, John Kasich Our guest, John Kasich, is a national leader who has spent a lifetime bringing people together to solve big problems and leaving the world around them just a little bit better than they found it.  As the 69th Governor of Ohio (2011-2019), John Kasich led the Ohio Comeback. In his time as governor, he established JobsOhio, a first of its kind economic-development entity, and helped Ohio diversify its economy and create approximately 500,000 private-sector jobs. He went on to cut a record $5 billion in taxes, cut wasteful spending, reduce red tape and build Ohio's rainy-day fund to more than $2 billion. Gov. Kasich ran for President in 2016. He was the last candidate to leave the GOP primary and finished third in the total delegate count. His message focused on unifying Americans rather than dividing them, championing the great potential of our citizens to make positive impacts in their own communities, a strong national defense and the importance of our international alliances. Today, he runs the Kasich Company strategic consulting firm and serves as a television commentator for NBC and MSNBC. He is also a fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Health Institute. He is married to Karen Kasich and is the proud father of twin daughters. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textJeff and Scott chat with Marc Goldwein, who is the Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. They chat about Medicaid, a huge piece in the federal government's budget, and an essential piece of understand what needs our tax system must satisfy. They talk about the program in general, ways in which it was recently reformed under the One Big Beautiful Bill, and what we might do to fix it going forward.

Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins host Heidi Heitkamp to tackle the urgent issues of federal debt, government spending, and the economic challenges facing rural America. Together, they examine why fiscal responsibility matters, how national debt impacts everything from farm policy to national security, and what everyday citizens can do to demand change from their leaders.Maya and Heidi will offer you a clearer understanding of the real-life consequences of rising deficits, including higher interest rates and lost economic opportunities. Listen for practical insights on how government debt can affect your family's finances, local communities, and the future strength of the nation.Heidi and Joel also discuss current rural concerns—from shrinking farm markets to trade wars—and discuss how uncertainty in Washington translates to hardship in rural America. You will learn how community engagement and honest political action can help secure a brighter future for all.Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project, making sure the voices of the rest of us are heard in Washington. To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org or find us at https://onecountryproject.substack.com/.

Today's guest is Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy at Americans for Prosperity—and a trusted fiscal ally since our days in Washington, back when he was at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Kurt's cutting-edge thinking on balanced-budget amendments, statutory fiscal targets, and bipartisan reform has made him one of the most respected voices in the fight against runaway spending.His new book, Fiscal Democracy in America: How a Balanced Budget Amendment Can Restore Sound Governance, is out now—and it's essential reading if you care about fiscal responsibility, government accountability, and long-term economic growth.For more insights, visit vanceginn.com. You can also get even greater value by subscribing to my Substack newsletter at vanceginn.substack.com. Please share with your friends, family, and broader social media network. 

Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, breaks down two pressing economic issues. First, he explains why recent economic gains may be nothing more than a short-lived “sugar high” that doesn't signal long-term growth. Then, as Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary, Goldwein highlights the looming insolvency crisis and what it means for retirees and future generations.

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionAug. 15, 2025   Mike Murphy of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget on the mandatory cuts in Social Security benefits that will take place in 2032 unless Congress acts to restore solvency to the system. 

If nothing changes, Social Security will be insolvent and require across-the-board cuts in less than 10 years, and it would be devastating for Louisiana seniors. Mike Murphy, Chief of Staff for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins us.

This week's episode of What's at Stake dives into the details of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and its impact on the national debt and deficits. Marc Goldwein, senior vice president and senior policy director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins hosts Bryan DeAngelis and Ylan Mui to discuss the tax changes, budget gimmicks and long-term fiscal consequences.Their conversation covered:Whether this is really the largest tax cut in historyWhy spending cuts don't offset the $4 trillion in added debtHow tariffs, interest rates, and economic growth factor into the administration's mathSignals of a potential debt crisis If fiscal discipline will ever return to Washington

Trump's new bill just passed. What's in it, and what does it really mean for you? We break down the impact, the fine print, and the fallout. This is the episode you need to understand what comes next.Episode Shout-out to The White House, The Guardian, India Times, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, and MARCA Shop ⁠WokeNFree Designs⁠Create your own Bonfire Shop⁠ Today!Explore ⁠WokeNFree Essentials⁠Get our book ⁠HERE⁠Check out our course on the Law of Attraction HERE⁠Get 10% off ⁠Saint Saxon Sound Swag⁠ with coupon code: WokeNFree10Looking for cool new music to add to your content? Check out Uppbeat⁠ today!Making content videos? GetMunch.com⁠! Follow Natasha on ⁠Swellcast⁠: ⁠Dressing Room 8⁠ and ⁠Neuro Vibe⁠SCENARIO TIME: How would you respond to these scenarios in ⁠SCENARIO TIME⁠? Let's chat ⁠HERE⁠!  This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on a link and buy something, WokeNFree will earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to you.

Talking about the Big, Beautiful Bill that passed the Senate 51-50 on Tuesday. Mike Murphy, of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, calls the bill a "budget buster." Al Tomson, Mayor of Davis, describes a public hearing that drew 350 people on Monday night. Plus, your thoughts on the text line. 

IS SOCIAL SECURITY BROKE? I saw this story recently and had to sort of roll my eyes, even though this directly affects my ability to retire. Social Security will have to cut benefits in 2033 because they are running out of money. I've got Mike Murphy with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget at 2:30 and we will talk about what needs to happen to prevent this from happening. Learn more about the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget here.

DOUGCO SAYS NO THANK YOU And hooboy it was a butt kicking.WEATHER WEDNESDAY IS BACK! Because I'm back! Fox 31s Dave Fraser joins us at 12:30 to let us know what's coming up this week and take your questions.WAR HISTORIAN PAUL RAHE ON TODAY To talk about how Israel being at war with Iran is the natural conclusion to the attacks of October 7th, and why it is in our best interest that Israel win. He joins me at 1pm to discuss. Find out more about Paul at https://www.hillsdale.edu/faculty/paul-rahe/ or http://www.paularahe.com/IS SOCIAL SECURITY BROKE? I saw this story recently and had to sort of roll my eyes, even though this directly affects my ability to retire. Social Security will have to cut benefits in 2033 because they are running out of money. I've got Mike Murphy with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget at 2:30 and we will talk about what needs to happen to prevent this from happening. Learn more about the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget here.

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Marc Goldwein of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget discusses his organization's recent analysis of the Republican tax cuts and spending cuts bill. Then, a discussion with McCain Institute's Evelyn Farkas about the latest in efforts to forge a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine -- and the future of U.S. involvement. Finally, Former FEMA Chief of Staff Michael Coen discusses FEMA's readiness as the 2025 hurricane season kicks off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discusses the future of flights out of Newark, the time horizon for supersonic air travel, and regulatory scrutiny on his industry. CNBC's Phil Lebeau has the details on United's new collaboration with JetBlue, aimed to add value for frequent flyers of each respective airline. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget president Maya MacGuineas issues a warning on government spending. The reconciliation bill making its way through Congress doesn't restrict spending enough, according to the CRFB. Plus, Nvidia lost billions in the Chinese market last quarter, Elon Musk has hinted at a pullback from his DOGE role, and President Trump is pushing back against the “Trump Always Chickens Out” trade on Wall Street. Megan Cassella - 06:03Phil LeBeau - 22:13Scott Kirby - 24:39Maya MacGuineas - 45:17 In this episode:Megan Cassella, @mmcassellaPhil LeBeau, @LebeaucarnewsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The tax and spending bill passed by House Republicans last week is the sort of bill that does so many different things that even budget experts could be forgiven for not realizing just how many different parts of the economy it will change. In the realm of workers' comp, the bill would eliminate taxes on overtime pay and tips. In terms of families, it would create new $1,000 savings accounts for children and give parents an extra $500 per year per child, in the form of an expanded child tax credit. In the realm of health and the culture wars, it would ban the use of Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care and cut funding for Planned Parenthood. In the realm of climate, it would claw back half a trillion dollars of investments in wind, solar, geothermal, batteries, nuclear power, clean hydrogen, and electric vehicle purchases. In the realm of defense, it would increase spending by over $100 billion on shipbuilding, air and missile defense, immigration enforcement, and border security. But judging strictly by the sheer dollar amount of the provision, this bill is really about three big things. Number one, it extends a multitrillion-dollar tax cut on corporate and individual income. Number two, it reduces federal spending on two major government programs by a combined $1 trillion: Medicaid, the government health-care program for those with low income, and SNAP, or federal spending on food stamps. And number three, because of the mismatch I just told you about, between the tax cuts and the spending cuts, it will increase the national debt by several trillion dollars over the next 10 years. Today, we have two guests. First, the University of Chicago economist Eric Zwick joins to talk about the corporate tax cut. And second, to understand how to think about the debt picture, I talk to Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. Host: Derek Thompson Guests: Eric Zwick and Maya MacGuineas Producer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Ben Tomchik is the Vice President and Deputy Chief of Staff for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget joins me to break down the reckless and irresponsible spending plan being pushed through on Capitol Hill. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Social Security program is quickly approaching the point of insolvency. According to a new analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, within the next nine years—if nothing changes—the average retired couple will see their benefits reduced by $16,500. At the same time, inflation over the next nine years will likely make goods and services significantly more expensive. Join host Roman Balmakov on this week's episode of “Facts Matter.”

Social Security has thus far been self-sustaining—payroll taxes go into this big fund, which then pays out monthly checks. But the problem we have now is the money coming into that fund is not keeping up with the money going out. The election hasn't been great for people concerned about the government's finances. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that Donald Trump's election proposals will speed up the rundown in the Social Security fund by a few years. So, when Social Security runs out of money as it's projected to do ... could we just borrow more money? And if so, what would that mean for the already rising government's debt?Today on the show, how worried should we be about Social Security and the federal debt? We explain a fresh indicator to assess whether or not America's getting too far in the red.Related Episodes: What does the next era of Social Security look like?Iceberg ahead for Social Security For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

As Election Day grows closer, economic-minded voters wanna know: How much do Harris and Trump plan on adding to the national debt? The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget reviewed the campaign promises of both candidates and predicted a spending range for each. In this episode, will Trump or Harris dig a deeper debt hole — and why should voters care? Plus, thousands in North Carolina are still without power, and why a mining company is paying billions for a lithium firm when the metal’s prices are down.

As Election Day grows closer, economic-minded voters wanna know: How much do Harris and Trump plan on adding to the national debt? The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget reviewed the campaign promises of both candidates and predicted a spending range for each. In this episode, will Trump or Harris dig a deeper debt hole — and why should voters care? Plus, thousands in North Carolina are still without power, and why a mining company is paying billions for a lithium firm when the metal’s prices are down.