The Ben Shapiro Show Morning Wire: Government Assistance Report & Plant-Based Meat Sales Spoil | 12.30.22
Dec 30, 2022
The discussion highlights how certain government assistance programs can exceed average salaries, potentially discouraging people from traditional work. It delves into the declining interest in plant-based meats amidst financial setbacks for companies like Beyond Meat. A controversial situation emerges as a student misses a scholarship due to his school hiding test results. The podcast also addresses equity issues in education, including grade inflation, and introduces some exciting consumer promotions.
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Generous Government Assistance
- Government assistance programs in some states offer substantial benefits, exceeding typical salaries.
- These benefits can reach up to $120,000 annually for a family of four, raising concerns about workforce participation.
Substantial Obamacare Subsidies
- Expanded Obamacare subsidies contribute significantly to the overall assistance amounts.
- These subsidies are available even to high earners, making them a handout for middle and upper-income classes, according to E.J. Antony.
Plant-Based Meat Decline
- Plant-based meat sales have declined due to high costs, taste and texture issues, and nutritional concerns.
- Beyond Meat's profits plummeted, leading to layoffs and McDonald's canceling their McPlant burger.