Proposed Cuts to Medicaid

The podcast discusses a controversial budget resolution that proposes significant cuts to Medicaid, totaling nearly $880 billion. This resolution is politically charged and faces pushback from both voters and lawmakers who recognize the potential harm it could cause to millions of Americans who rely on the program. The plan, which aims to fund tax cuts primarily benefiting the wealthy, has raised alarms due to its implications for the most vulnerable populations in society, including low-income families and individuals with disabilities. Republican leaders express urgency in pushing the resolution forward, yet are confronted with the challenge of maintaining party unity amid varying opinions on the cuts.