The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool Trump Orders NATIONWIDE National Guard Riot Plan, SNAPOCALYPSE Riots Feared ft. Sen. Rand Paul
Oct 30, 2025
Senator Rand Paul, a fiscal conservative and U.S. Senator from Kentucky, dives into pressing issues like the government's looming shutdown and SNAP benefit cuts. He connects rising repossessions with economic strain and criticizes wasteful spending, including unnecessary subsidies. Discussing potential civil unrest linked to SNAP cuts, Rand proposes reforms and emphasizes the urgent need for responsible fiscal policies. The conversation also touches on Social Security solutions and the challenge of shifting political narratives from giveaways to genuine opportunities.
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Obamacare Subsidies Favor The Wealthy
- Rand Paul argues Democrats refuse to accept prior spending levels because they want to preserve Obamacare subsidies that largely benefit higher earners.
- He frames the subsidies as overpriced welfare for people making six figures and urges Republicans to explain this to voters.
Allow Group Insurance Purchases
- Legalize group purchasing so people can buy insurance through large memberships like Costco or Amazon to lower premiums.
- Rand Paul says this would give individuals negotiating leverage and drive prices down.
Neither Party Offers Fiscal Restraint
- Rand Paul rejects both major spending plans, saying they commit to $2–3 trillion deficits and continue Biden-era levels.
- He offers his 'six penny' plan to cut about 6% yearly and balance the budget over time.