Podcasts about work requirements

First, we spoke with a local organization prepping for the impacts of new CalFresh federal work requirements. Then, a collapsed pipeline in Tijuana is causing an increase in odors for those who live nearby. Also, with more than 800,000 dogs in the county, we breakdown the cost of caring for one. Also, we check in with the city's poet laureate who is nearly halfway through her term. And, can our resident Cinema Junkie interest you in a weeklong film series?

First, we spoke with a local organization prepping for the impacts of new CalFresh federal work requirements. Then, a collapsed pipeline in Tijuana is causing an increase in odors for those who live nearby. Also, with more than 800,000 dogs in the county, we breakdown the cost of caring for one. Also, we check in with the city's poet laureate who is nearly halfway through her term. And, can our resident Cinema Junkie interest you in a weeklong film series?

New work requirements take effect for CalFresh recipients. Huntington Beach is finally considering new housing after all their court battles have been thwarted. Steve Hilton calls on his Republican rival to drop out of the Governor race to prevent two Democrats in the fall run-off. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

CalFresh work requirements kick in tomorrow for new applicants and those recertifying, thousands could lose benefits. Bald Eagles were spotted in Los Angeles County this past week according to the Departments of Parks and Recreation. How Altadena business has managed to hang on, barely, after the Eaton Fire. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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Charles "Pee Wee" Goldsmith is back. The former President of the Hells Angels Las Vegas chapter returns to Locked In with Ian Bick for Part 2 — and this time nothing is held back. In this episode Pee Wee goes deeper than ever before. From police raids and Tony Soprano comparisons to the untold stories from inside the club, the Hollywood appearances nobody knew about, and what it was really like going to prison as a Hell's Angel. He opens up about his biggest regrets as President, the members who never should have joined, and what the next generation of bikers will never understand about the old school way of life. This is the conversation Hell's Angels insiders don't want you to hear. _____________________________________________ #HellsAngels #TrueCrime #BikerLife _____________________________________________ Thank you to RUGIET for sponsoring this episode: Head to https://www.rugiet.com/lockedin and get 15% off your ED treatment. _____________________________________________ Connect with Charles "Pee Wee" Goldsmith: https://charliepeeweegoldsmith.com/ _____________________________________________ Watch Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ulmi1IoyeMgIqJ9kBwnh9 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 The Police Raids, Tony Soprano Comparisons and How It All Started 01:01 What Life Actually Looks Like After Leaving the Club 01:45 The Best Moments — Traveling the World as a Hell's Angel 02:18 How Other Countries See the Hell's Angels Differently 03:03 The Politics Nobody Talks About — Support Clubs and Power 05:40 Territory Wars, Rivalries and What Happens When You Cross the Line 07:02 Violence, the News and How Social Media Changed Everything 09:02 What Power Really Feels Like From Inside the Club 11:14 Reputation, Podcast Drama and the Loyalty Problem 13:02 Where the Hell's Angels Are Headed — Generational Change 15:01 Being a Father, Club Brotherhood and the Regrets He Carries 19:01 Police Raids, Chaos and Why He Can Laugh About It Now 22:20 The Rules Nobody Breaks — Drugs, Order and Club Discipline 24:30 His Biggest Regrets as President and Who Should Never Have Joined 28:00 Women, Property Patches and the Truth About Club Relationships 31:00 Vegas, Gambling and the Members Who Got Kicked Out 34:00 Club Dues, Work Requirements and Financial Discipline 38:00 Dealing With Cops, Legitimate Work and Everyday Club Life 45:00 Hollywood Came Calling — His Movie Appearances and Famous Encounters 48:30 The Stories He's Never Told — Funny Moments From Inside the Club 53:00 Club Life vs Family Life — How He Balanced Both and Screened Wives 01:00:00 Old School Bikers vs the New Generation — What Changed 01:10:00 Going to Prison as a Hell's Angel — Brotherhood, Gangs and Survival 01:22:00 Prison Stories — Cellmates, Drama and the Toughest Times 01:38:00 What Brotherhood Really Means When You're Behind Bars 01:49:00 Surviving Prison by Hustling — What He Did to Get By 01:58:00 Healthcare Nightmares, Lawsuits and Adjusting to Life After Release 02:09:00 The Day He Stopped Riding and What That Felt Like 02:13:00 Losing His License and Keeping His Independence 02:15:00 Final Thoughts — What He'd Tell Anyone Thinking About This Life _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration's work requirement changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, officially took effect this month. Karen Yi, WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering homelessness and poverty, explains what has changed for SNAP recipients in New York and New Jersey. Photo by Lance Cheung/U.S. Department of Agriculture via Wikimedia Commons:  A farmer's market in Baltimore tests out wireless payment through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The declines were felt across the Mountain West. In Idaho, SNAP participation fell nearly 8%. Nevada saw a drop of more than 14%. In Arizona, participation fell by nearly 34%. New Mexico saw a decrease of about 6%, while Wyoming dropped by more than 11%.

Thousands of Minnesotans could lose access to federal food benefits beginning Wednesday, April 1, due to changes to work rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.These changes came as part of HR 1, the massive reconciliation bill signed into law in July 2025.Barb Dahl, health and human services director for Scott County, and Rachel Holmes, director of advocacy and community engagement with The Food Group, laid out what people should know in an interview with Minnesota Now host Nina Moini.

(Mar 25, 2026) Starting this month, more people will need to meet new work requirements to stay eligible for federal food assistance benefits; Nursing homes are competing with hospitals for funding during state budget talks; and Kitty O'Neil joins us to check in on how North Country's farms are preparing for growing season. 

Danielle Perry, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the depository is adjusting to the volume of of people asking for help since changes to SNAP funding went through. Perry shares that more people than ever are coming to them for food assistance. […]

Winter storm warnings continue across northern Minnesota through Thursday morning with blizzard warnings for Duluth and the North Shore. Winds have been gusting to more than 60 mph at the Duluth airport and utilities are reporting thousands of homes and businesses without power. There's even been some lightning amid the heavy snow.To the south, rain will change over to snow Wednesday. The Twin Cities may get an inch or two by Thursday, with 2 to 4 inches for Willmar and St. Cloud.

The Center Square's Greg Bishop reviews some of the latest deadlines around work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and shares data on how much tax money goes to SNAP, and how much Illinois' error rate has increased in the last 10 years.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Dec 3, 2025) For the first time in years, SNAP work requirements will be enforced in the North Country; we sample the Tom and Jerry holiday cocktail at the Crystal in Watertown, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary; and Chef Curtiss Hemm joins us this morning for a rich and comforting recipe, full of melty cheese. 

(Dec 3, 2025) For the first time in years, the federal government will enforce SNAP work requirements, a measure that could push thousands of people off the anti-hunger program. We'll look at how North Country social services agencies are preparing for the change. Also: We sample the Tom and Jerry's holiday drink at Watertown's Crystal restaurant, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I talk with Dr. Matthew Fiedler about the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act—and what it could mean for your healthcare and taxes.   We break down how the government shutdown affects healthcare access, why there are major Medicaid cuts, and what trade-offs come with the new tax cuts. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by low and moderate-income individuals in accessing healthcare, especially in light of new administrative requirements and potential loss of coverage.    We also talk about what this means if you're self-employed or run a small business. With shifting healthcare policies and tax laws, good bookkeeping and clear financial records matter more than ever.   Dr. Fiedler emphasizes the need for a more rational approach to healthcare financing and the importance of bookkeeping for self-employed individuals.   Also mentioned in this episode: 01:46 Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act 03:07 Impact of Government Shutdown on Healthcare 08:05 Overview of Healthcare Provisions in the Bill 09:30 Trade-offs in Tax Cuts and Healthcare Funding 12:20 Medicaid Cuts and Work Requirements 16:00 Navigating Medicaid for the Recently Unemployed 20:16 Cost-Shifting from Federal to State Medicaid Programs 25:29 Consequences for Low and Moderate Income Individuals 28:18 Changes in Marketplace Coverage Requirements 30:38 Implications for Self-Employed Individuals   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! Every review makes a difference by telling Apple or Spotify to show the Sunlight Tax podcast to new audiences.   Links: Dr. Matthew Fiedler Link to pre-order my book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You're Self-Employed. Link to pre-order my workbook, Taxes for Humans: The Workbook Join my free class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $152k in Your Savings Check out my program, Money Bootcamp Get your free visual guide to tax deductions  

In this episode, host Stephen Goldsmith speaks with Dr. Sara Naomi Bleich, professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and former USDA Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity. Dr. Bleich breaks down major recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—including historic budget cuts and stricter work requirements—and what they mean for the children and families utilizing this program. She shares actionable guidance for mayors and city leaders, including how to minimize harm from SNAP reductions and what city officials can do to ensure residents maintain access to essential nutrition support.Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsData-Smart City Solutions, housed at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, is working to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. We seek to promote the combination of integrated, cross-agency data with community data to better discover and preemptively address civic problems. To learn more visit us online and follow us on Twitter. 

John Ayanian is the director of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation at the University of Michigan. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. J.Z. Ayanian. Protecting Medicaid Enrollees with Chronic Conditions amid Work Requirements. N Engl J Med 2025;393:1044-1046.

Why is there still such an aggressive push back against return to work requirements? Hour 2 9/5/2025 full 2015 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000 1exRyqwBZyiuMvYjtJRaJ46VI0jpNvk8 news The Dana & Parks Podcast news Why is there still such an aggressive push back against return to work requirements? Hour 2 9/5/2025 You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News False

Ryan, Noah, and Lou discuss the new requirements imposed on American safety net programs in the GOP omnibus bill

Howard Gleckman, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute and Forbes columnist, provided a comprehensive overview of recent public policy changes affecting older adults. Drawing from his expertise in aging and tax policy—stemmed from personal caregiving experiences—Gleckman analyzed the implications of the Trump administration's "big beautiful bill" and related executive actions as of August 2025. The focus was on Medicaid and Medicare reforms, which could reshape long-term care, costs, and access for millions of seniors and people with disabilities.Medicaid, which supports about 7.2 million seniors and 4.8 million younger disabled individuals (dual eligibles), faces a $1 trillion reduction in federal spending over the next decade. Key changes include:Work Requirements and Paperwork: Starting potentially in December 2026, states must impose work mandates, though older adults and those with disabilities are exempt. Family caregivers' status remains unclear, risking benefit loss for those quitting jobs to provide care. Recertification is now required at least twice yearly, increasing administrative burdens and potentially deterring eligible recipients.Funding Reductions: Limits on state provider taxes (e.g., on nursing homes) will cut federal contributions by about $120 billion starting in 2028. Expansion states under the Affordable Care Act lose extra funding from January 2026, forcing tough choices: cut benefits, limit eligibility, or raise taxes. Gleckman warned that optional home and community-based services (HCBS) are most vulnerable, as nursing home care remains mandatory. While the bill allows states to expand HCBS for less needy individuals without lengthening waitlists, funding cuts make this unlikely.Staffing and Workforce Impacts: The bill repeals Biden-era minimum staffing rules for nursing homes until 2034. Combined with mass deportations, this exacerbates shortages of direct care workers, driving up costs for facilities and families.Gleckman emphasized that states may prioritize institutional care over community-based options, potentially worsening outcomes for older adults preferring to age at home.Despite campaign promises to protect Medicare, changes aim to curb fraud, boost efficiency, and emphasize prevention—but at the risk of higher costs and reduced access:Prior Authorization Expansion: For the first time, traditional fee-for-service Medicare will require prior approval for 17 procedures (e.g., back surgeries, pain injections) in a six-state demo (New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, Washington). CMS plans to use AI for reviews, with human oversight.Payment Adjustments: Skilled nursing facilities see a 2.8% payment increase for 2026, deemed insufficient by the industry. Home health agencies face a 6.4% cut ($1 billion+), sparking bipartisan opposition. The Labor Department repealed Obama-era rules, allowing home care workers to earn below federal minimum wage ($7.25/hour) and exempting them from overtime, per state laws.Enrollment and Programs: Easier enrollment in Medicare Savings Programs (for low-income beneficiaries) is delayed until 2034. The GUIDE program for dementia care navigation continues but with penalties if it fails to improve outcomes or save money. Value-based care is expanding, rewarding providers for quality over volume.Drug Pricing and Hospice: Trump favors "most favored nation" pricing to align U.S. drug costs with foreign markets, potentially supplementing Biden's negotiations. Hospice faces crackdowns on alleged fraud, though details are pending.Gleckman noted deregulation of nursing homes (e.g., rolling back transparency rules) and potential reductions in Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits like gym memberships due to insurer financial pressures.

Members of the U.S. House have left Washington for their summer break, and Republicans are working to promote the tax and spending cuts President Trump recently signed into law. But concerns about cuts to Medicaid remain. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Louisiana, home to the top two House leaders, and the state with the greatest reliance on Medicaid in the country. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Members of the U.S. House have left Washington for their summer break, and Republicans are working to promote the tax and spending cuts President Trump recently signed into law. But concerns about cuts to Medicaid remain. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Louisiana, home to the top two House leaders, and the state with the greatest reliance on Medicaid in the country. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Members of the U.S. House have left Washington for their summer break, and Republicans are working to promote the tax and spending cuts President Trump recently signed into law. But concerns about cuts to Medicaid remain. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Louisiana, home to the top two House leaders, and the state with the greatest reliance on Medicaid in the country. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Montana health officials will ask federal regulators to approve work requirements for Montanans on Medicaid expansion. The state also wants enrollees to pay premiums and co-payments for doctor visits.

In this episode of Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson interviews Chris Stein, senior politics reporter for The Guardian US, about the "big, beautiful bill" driven by President Trump and congressional Republicans. Stein explains that the bill makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent, primarily benefiting high earners, while also introducing new deductions and extending some relief for select groups. He highlights significant cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, noting these changes are delayed until after the midterms, while increased funding for immigration enforcement and the border wall takes effect more quickly. The episode also addresses the bill's large projected impact on the federal deficit and the political strategy behind delaying the most controversial cuts. Levinson and Stein wrap up with insights into House Democrats' push for Trump-related Epstein files, illustrating the limited tools available to the minority party.Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:Tax Changes: Immediate Relief, Long-Term Effects: The bill makes the Trump-era tax cuts permanent, creating significant (and expensive) relief that primarily benefits top earners, while also introducing temporary new cuts for working-class voters. However, not everyone qualifies, and the flipside could mean fewer resources for government programs.Social Safety Nets: Delayed Pain, Lasting Impact: Major changes to Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps) are built in—including work requirements and shifting costs to states. Crucially, these cuts are delayed until after the next midterms, affecting rural and Trump-leaning areas the most, but the full consequences won't be felt until later election cycles.Immigration and Deficit: Shifting Priorities, Bigger Budget: The bill pours billions into border enforcement—including ICE, deportations, and the border wall—while still adding an estimated $3.4 trillion to the federal deficit over the next decade, eclipsing even the emergency pandemic-era spending.Follow Our Host: @LevinsonJessica

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano exposes how the Big Beautiful Bill reveals the dangerous cycle of government dependency and unchecked bureaucratic growth. As Democrats frame the bill as cruel, Professor Giordano breaks down how programs like Medicaid and SNAP have ballooned far beyond their original intent, now cover nearly 1 in 5 Americans. With new work and education requirements for able-bodied adults sparking outrage, this episode dives into the fraud, waste, and abuse plaguing these programs. Even Republicans are hesitant to introduce real reforms for fear of backlash from the American people. He explains how Republicans must go on offense to win the narrative war and restore the American values of personal responsibility, limited government, and true compassion. Episode Highlights: The explosive growth of Medicaid and SNAP: from safety nets to permanent entitlements What GAO reports reveal about fraud, abuse, and hundreds of billions in wasted taxpayer dollars Why Republicans must control the narrative and defend work requirements as moral and necessary

President Trump’s big tax law includes a major provision the GOP has endorsed for years: work requirements for Medicaid recipients and for food stamp benefits. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 11.8 million Americans could lose medical coverage over the next decade and more than 3 million could lose SNAP benefits. Laura Barrón-López discussed the stakes with Pamela Herd. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Trump’s big tax law includes a major provision the GOP has endorsed for years: work requirements for Medicaid recipients and for food stamp benefits. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 11.8 million Americans could lose medical coverage over the next decade and more than 3 million could lose SNAP benefits. Laura Barrón-López discussed the stakes with Pamela Herd. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Trump’s big tax law includes a major provision the GOP has endorsed for years: work requirements for Medicaid recipients and for food stamp benefits. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 11.8 million Americans could lose medical coverage over the next decade and more than 3 million could lose SNAP benefits. Laura Barrón-López discussed the stakes with Pamela Herd. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

South Dakota may see less Medicaid coverage use if the One Big Beautiful Bill passes. And declining vaccine rates may increase measles cases in the state.

HUD is working on a proposed rule that would let more housing authorities cut off federal rental aid after two years and require recipients to work—without Congress passing a new law. In today's episode, we break down what's in the rule, why housing advocates are alarmed, and how HUD might legally justify this move under the federal rulemaking process. We'll also explore how similar past efforts failed and what this could mean for renters, landlords, and developers alike. If this rule goes through, it could fundamentally alter how Section 8 operates—and reshape the affordable housing landscape across the U.S. Read the NPR report here: https://www.npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-s1-5422410/housing-rent-assistance-time-limits-work-requirements-hud Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the US Senate will work on their version of President Donald Trump's budget and tax bill, or the “one big, beautiful bill.” Their goal is to send it to Trump by July 4th. The House of Representatives already passed their version of the legislation, and the Senate is expected to make changes of its own. One provision that's unlikely to change? Work requirements for Medicaid. KCSB's Joyce Chi talked to CalMatters' Ana Ibarra to find out why.

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill is making headlines—and it could change the game for independent pharmacy forever. In this episode of the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast, Mark and Josh break down what's inside the sweeping budget bill passed by the U.S. House, including a national ban on spread pricing and a push for fair, transparent Medicaid managed care reimbursements. They dig into how these changes could impact independent pharmacies in states like Texas, Arkansas, and Iowa, and how advocacy is paying off in a big way. 00:00 – Big Beautiful Bill Act Overview 00:43 – Medicaid Cuts & Work Requirements 03:38 – Pharmacy Business Impact 04:25 – PBM Reform & Spread Pricing Ban 06:41 – NASDAQ Reporting Challenges 11:08 – State-Level Wins: Arkansas & Iowa 18:57 – Medicare Negotiation Uncertainty 24:05 – Previewing the Connect Conference Hosted By: Mark Bivins, SVP of Sales, RedSail Technologies | Josh Howland, President of Pharmacy Systems, RedSail Technologies   Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit https://www.redsailtechnologies.com 

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We've been talking about RFK Jr for years, and even dedicated an entire chapter to him in our 2023 book—and we're going to keep covering him. Since his power and influence has only grown, and since he's now in charge of America's entire health apparatus, there's no way to avoid it. This week we catch up on the last few months of MAHA. Derek looks into why he believes Kennedy's apparatus, despite claims of being about health, is really a cover for Project 2025's deregulatory agenda. Julian discusses a recent paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine by Covid contrarians Marty Makary and Vinay Prasad, who now both work under Kennedy. Finally, Matthew will contemplate Kennedy's crude remarks on autism through the lens of disability politics. Show Notes What Has All This Restaurant Food Done to My Gut? Function Health is Another Theranosesque Scam MAHA's Goal Is Not Health: Robert Kennedy's movement promises more privatization RFK Jr. meets with health tech startups, most backed by Andreessen Horowitz COVID infection no longer gives lasting immunity Hybrid Immunity May Be the Key to Developing Better Vaccines Makary, Bhattacharya in New England Journal of Medicine Consequences of Work Requirements in Arkansas: Two-Year Impacts on Coverage, Employment, and Affordability of Care  Concerns About ABA-Based Intervention: An Evaluation and Recommendations - PMC  Adler-Bolton, Beatrice, and Artie Vierkant. 2022. Health Communism: A Surplus Manifesto. Verso Books. SURPLUS. Adler-Bolton, The New Inquiry. October 18, 2022.  Extractive Abandonment - Stimpunks Foundation  Social and medical models of disability and mental health: evolution and renewal - PMC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on CounterSpin: On a Sunday night, not when officials do things they're most proud of, House Republicans passed a plan to give more money to rich people by taking it from the non-rich. Call it what you will, that's what's ultimately happening with the plan to cut more than $700 billion from Medicaid in order to “offset,” as elite media have it, the expense of relieving millionaires from contributing to public coffers. Even the feint they're using — we're not cutting aid, just forcing recipients to work, like they should — is obvious, age-old and long-disproven, if evidence is what you care about. Thing is, of the millions of people at the sharp end of the plan, most are children, who have no voice corporate media feel obliged to listen to. We'll nevertheless talk about them with independent journalist Bryce Covert. You may have seen an editorial in the Washington Post indicating that, despite what you have heard for years, from trans people and from doctors and medical associations that work with trans people, maybe it's okay for you to still entertain the notion that it's not science but talk show hosts who have it right, and trans kids are just actually mentally ill. We'll talk about that with journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed, of Erin in the Morning.   The post Bryce Covert on Work Requirements / Erin Reed on Trans Care “Questions” appeared first on KPFA.

Since the mid-1990s, the U.S. social safety net has been geared towards policies that encourage and reward work. While steady jobs and decent wages are the surest routes out of poverty, evidence shows that safety-net work requirements rarely translate into higher employment among beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP–formerly known as “food stamps”). Diane Schanzenbach joins EconoFact Chats to explain how stricter mandates often push people off SNAP without pulling them into the labor market, a dynamic that becomes more relevant as Congress weighs bills that would make continued SNAP and Medicaid benefits contingent on having or actively seeking work. Diane is the Margaret Walker Alexander Professor of Human Development and Social Policy at Northwestern University. She is also a member of the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine. She recently testified in front of the House Committee on Agriculture on the issue of increasing SNAP's mandatory work requirements.

The feint Congress is using to cut Medicare—we're just forcing recipients to work, like they should—is obvious, age-old and long-disproven.

In this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael sits down with Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, a Democrat from Oregon, who comes armed with facts and a can of Deschutes IPA from her home district to discuss her journey from doctor to a member of Congress. And who better qualified to discuss the proposed cuts to Medicaid, the challenges faced by rural healthcare, and the implications of work requirements for Medicaid eligibility. Dexter emphasizes the importance ofbipartisanship, listening to constituents, and the current concerns surrounding democracy. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of healthcare, economic stability, and the need for public engagement in political processes. [00:00] Introduction to Political Playlist and CongresswomanDexter[02:46] Congresswoman Dexter's Journey from Medicine toPolitics[06:04] The Impact of Proposed Medicaid Cuts[08:52] Challenges Faced by Rural Healthcare[12:13] Work Requirements and Their Implications[15:06] Bipartisanship and the Role of Public Opinion[18:05] Listening to Constituents and Addressing TheirConcerns[20:53] The Importance of Democracy and Future Outlook[23:57] Closing Thoughts and Future

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate and Charles dive deep into the controversial 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' They critique the bill's components, including the potential effects of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent, Medicaid cuts, and increased spending on Border Patrol and Defense. They also address Moody's downgrade of the US credit rating and discuss the long-term impact of the bill relative to current and future government spending and taxation. Beyond these specifics, the hosts emphasize the need for fiscal responsibility and the challenges politicians face in implementing spending cuts. (00:00) Introduction (01:50) Discussion on the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' (02:43) Moody's Credit Rating Downgrade (04:35) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Debate (07:03) Projections and Realities of the Bill (18:37) Work Requirements and Social Programs (20:04) Immigration and Border Security Funding (21:24) Defense Spending and Military Quality of Life (22:12) Student Loans and University Endowments (24:18) Fiscal Responsibility and Tax Cuts (25:21) The True Cost of Government Spending (26:08) Interest on Debt and Deficit Projections (29:29) Historical Spending and Taxation Trends (33:13) Political Promises and Fiscal Reality (34:13) Debunking Misconceptions About Tax Increases (35:08) The Need for Spending Cuts and Fiscal Reform (44:12) Proposals for Limiting Government Spending (46:43) The Role of Public Awareness and Action (48:41) Conclusion and Call to Action   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   YOUTUBE:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   RUMBLE:   https://rumble.com/c/GML   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   Join the private discord & chat during the show!   joingml.com   Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml   Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/factorpodcast     Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month)     Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML  

In this fiery commentary, critics take aim at Democratic claims that Republican-led Medicaid cuts are cruel, exposing what they describe as misleading narratives and lack of detail. The discussion highlights alleged Medicaid abuse by illegal immigrants and fraudsters, argues for work requirements for able-bodied recipients, and warns of the economic dangers of unchecked federal spending. Featuring RFK Jr.'s testimony and Rep. Ralph Norman's insights, the segment underscores the tension between fiscal responsibility and political posturing in Washington.

Republicans are moving quickly to push President Donald Trump's “one big, beautiful bill” by Memorial Day — a massive $10 trillion mix of tax breaks, benefit changes and border spending. On taxes, they'd make Trump's 2017 cuts permanent, plus exempt tips, overtime pay and up to $10,000 of interest on U.S.-built car loans. They also rolled back former President Joe Biden's clean energy credits to help cover roughly $3.7 trillion of that cost. Families earning under $400,000 would see the SALT cap jump from $10,000 to $30,000, and seniors could deduct up to $4,000 of Social Security income. For food stamps, states would begin paying 5% of benefit costs in 2028 and 75% of administrative expenses, while work requirements would extend up to age 63. Medicaid would add strict work and asset tests, putting coverage at risk for at least 7.6 million people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republicans are moving quickly to push President Donald Trump's “one big, beautiful bill” by Memorial Day — a massive $10 trillion mix of tax breaks, benefit changes and border spending. On taxes, they'd make Trump's 2017 cuts permanent, plus exempt tips, overtime pay and up to $10,000 of interest on U.S.-built car loans. They also rolled back former President Joe Biden's clean energy credits to help cover roughly $3.7 trillion of that cost. Families earning under $400,000 would see the SALT cap jump from $10,000 to $30,000, and seniors could deduct up to $4,000 of Social Security income. For food stamps, states would begin paying 5% of benefit costs in 2028 and 75% of administrative expenses, while work requirements would extend up to age 63. Medicaid would add strict work and asset tests, putting coverage at risk for at least 7.6 million people. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Starting Monday, New Yorkers receiving cash assistance must once again meet work requirements or risk losing benefits. Meanwhile, Senator Cory Booker and Representative Hakeem Jeffries held an hours-long sit-in on the Capitol steps to protest looming cuts to social services. Plus, NYPD data show thousands of homeless encampment sweeps last year, but only about a hundred people wound up in shelter. WNYC's Karen Yi has more.

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With Montana's Medicaid expansion program renewed, the conversation in the Legislature has shifted to work requirements. A bill would expand the number of people subject to those rules.