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Podcast: Beyond Politics
Episode: Nervous Republicans Praying No One Sees the Ugly Hidden Things in Their Budget
Description: ***Please subscribe to Matt's Substack at https://worthknowing.substack.com/***Dissecting the Trump Budget Giveaway: Hidden Perks and Pain Points. Matt dives deep into the recent controversial Trump budget bill. Joined by policy expert Ryan MCConaghy, they uncover the hidden perks for big businesses and special interests, along with devastating cuts to programs for the working and middle class. They discuss the political implications, economic impacts, and the subtly embedded ‘sludge’ designed to make life harder for millions of Americans. The conversation covers surprising provisions, like tax breaks for Alaskan whaling captains and gun silencers, while highlighting the omis...