The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1735 - The Debt Ceiling Bill Explained
May 30, 2023
Negotiations on the debt ceiling take center stage, revealing surprising compromises between the GOP and the White House. The cultural clash of corporate pride initiatives causes controversy, particularly for brands like Target. The rivalry between Trump and DeSantis heats up as both navigate their political strategies, while personal experiences at Disney spark a debate over gender and corporate influence in children's media. A humorous critique of a new movie song adds a lighthearted touch, making the discussion both entertaining and insightful.
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Debt Ceiling Inevitability
- A debt ceiling compromise was inevitable.
- Neither party truly benefits from a debt crisis.
Ted Cruz's Obamacare Attempt
- In 2014, Ted Cruz tried to halt the budget process to defund Obamacare.
- This failed because Obama was unlikely to repeal his namesake legislation.
US Spending Breakdown
- US spending has two forms: mandatory and discretionary.
- Mandatory spending, like entitlements, makes up most of the budget.