The Scott Jennings Podcast Exclusive Interviews w/ NY Rep. Mike Lawler & Washington Examiner’s Tim Carney
Nov 10, 2025
Mike Lawler, a U.S. Representative from New York, discusses the recent government shutdown, revealing the political maneuvers behind Senate negotiations and healthcare policy flaws. Tim Carney, a senior columnist at the Washington Examiner, dives into his investigative reporting on California's child prostitution crisis. He highlights how recent legislation has failed to protect vulnerable populations and links current border policies to human trafficking. Both guests provide sharp insights into urgent and pressing societal issues.
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Shutdown Was Political Theater
- Senate Democrats caved and bipartisan votes set a path to reopen the federal government.
- Scott Jennings calls the shutdown political theater aimed at mobilizing the Democratic base around Trump opposition.
Shutdown Aimed At Appeasing The Progressive Base
- Rep. Mike Lawler argues Democrats kept the shutdown to show their progressive base they were fighting back.
- He calls the inflicted pain on SNAP, WIC, and military families unconscionable.
Tackle Affordability With Market Reforms
- Address affordability across health care, housing, groceries, and energy to ease household financial strain.
- Republicans should pursue market-based reforms like more choice and purchasing insurance across state lines.