Unf*cking The Republic Pulling Apart the GOP Budget: Red States and Deficits.
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Jun 7, 2025 Dive into the impact of the GOP budget on red states, revealing harsh Medicaid cuts that harm the neediest. Hear about the real-world consequences: lost medications, hungry children, and stressed families. Explore procedural changes making social support harder to access. The discussion also reexamines national debt through Modern Monetary Theory, suggesting deficits can benefit the economy if they circulate wisely. Plus, insights on reclaiming funds from wealthy elites and the Pentagon add depth to the analysis.
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Red State Medicaid Shock
- The GOP H.R.1 budget would sharply cut Medicaid and hit poorest red states hardest.
- States facing 75% federal Medicaid funding cannot fill gaps without raising taxes or cutting services.
Cuts Generate Bigger Costs Later
- Deep cuts to SNAP and Medicaid will increase downstream costs like ER visits and homelessness.
- Cutting prevention programs creates larger back-end expenses for states and communities.
Tariffs Worsen State Budget Stress
- Economic shocks like tariffs can reduce state revenues while increasing need for aid.
- That double hit magnifies poverty cycles and strains already thin state budgets.