Hosts discuss the TikTok ban, Trump versus Biden presidency, legal issues around Trump, and updates on the former State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby. They also touch on the impact of budget priorities, presidential immunity, and advocacy for black women like Marilyn Mosby.
The podcast covers the controversy surrounding the TikTok ban, including legislative actions, constitutional concerns, and political stances.
Detailed analysis of Trump and Biden's budget proposals reveals stark differences in priorities, impacting critical programs and community support.
Discussion on federal funding allocation to states illustrates how governor discretion can lead to disparities in program implementation, affecting citizen access to essential services.
Deep dives
Understanding the President's Budget and State Allocation
The President's budget proposal is a roadmap of priorities post-State of the Union address. The budget outlines key initiatives and projects with associated funding sources, often focusing on tax allocation. However, the implementation of the budget involves the distribution of funds to states, where decisions on localized allocations are made. States receive block grants or categorical grants, allowing governors discretion in determining resource allocations, potentially impacting how federal funds reach local communities.
Issue of SNAP Benefits in the Budget
Snap benefits, a critical food assistance program, were notably absent from discussions surrounding President Biden's budget proposal. The absence of coverage on this vital program raises questions about the budget's visibility and public awareness. SNAP, a program serving millions, was not highlighted in the administration's budget narrative, indicating a lack of focus in media attention towards its impact and potential changes.
Inequities in State Allocation and Program Expansion
The process of federal funding allocation to states provides governors significant discretion in resource distribution, creating potential disparities in program implementations. States refusing Medicaid and Medicare expansion funds despite federal coverage incentives exemplify how state decisions can impact citizen access to critical services. This raises concerns about state-level prioritization and equitable program delivery based on political inclinations.
Impact of Trump's SNAP Benefit Cuts
The podcast discusses Donald Trump's proposal to cut SNAP benefits by over $180 billion, impacting millions of adults who do not work more than 20 hours per week. These cuts radically restructure how benefits are delivered, making it challenging for individuals and families to access essential support. Trump's administration not only reduced benefits but also imposed stricter restrictions, affecting the ability of people to afford basic necessities beyond food, like personal hygiene items and household essentials.
Budget Priorities and Taxation Policies
The episode delves into the implications of Trump and Biden's budget proposals, highlighting contrasting priorities. Trump's budget favored the wealthiest 1% through tax cuts and lacked significant support for essential programs like affordable housing, food subsidies, and child assistance. In contrast, Biden's proposed budget aims to increase funding for institutions like HBCUs and invest in childcare subsidies, reflecting a focus on supporting disadvantaged communities and families. The discussion underscores the importance of examining budget allocations to assess how government decisions impact various segments of society.
This week, hosts Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross and Andrew Gillum cover the TikTok ban, which overwhelmingly passed the House and awaits Senate action—why is it happening? The ACLU says the legislation violates the first amendment, Donald Trump is wavering, even though he was actually the first high ranking official to propose a ban on TikTok. Joe Biden said he’d sign the bill into law. The hosts offer their takes.
In election politics, no surprises— Trump and Biden officially clinched the nomination. The hosts do a deep dive into what a Trump versus a Biden presidency would look like by examining each of their proposed budgets as President Biden just dropped his off to Congress on Tuesday!
There’s also an update on Trump’s racketeering case in Georgia. That case could be affected by an impending Supreme Court Case that will decide if Trump enjoys broad “presidential” immunity for crimes committed while he was president. More on that in this and a later episode…
Finally, the hosts will answer your questions, and give an update on the former State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby. You can find her Go Fund Me page by clicking here, and we’ll update this description with info on the March 23rd rally later this week. That’s at the end of the episode, stick around.
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Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:
Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Gabrielle Collins as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. A special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.