The NPR Politics Podcast After A $500B Haircut, WH Infrastructure Plan Isn't Attracting More Republicans
May 24, 2021
The discussion kicks off with amusing family adventures at Disney World before diving into the Biden administration's ambitious yet trimmed infrastructure plan. The drastic cut from $2 trillion to $550 billion raises eyebrows about bipartisan cooperation. As the clock ticks down, tensions simmer among Democrats over budget priorities. Meanwhile, the shadow of Donald Trump looms large, influencing Republican dynamics as they grapple with his controversial legacy ahead of the midterms.
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Disneyland Anecdotes
- Susan Davis and Mara Liasson share anecdotes about their children's reactions to Disneyland.
- Mara Liasson jokingly called her Disneyland trip a "once-in-a-lifetime experience."
Infrastructure Bill Disagreements
- The Biden administration decreased its infrastructure plan by $550 billion.
- This is still significantly higher than the Republican’s proposed budget.
Reconciliation Challenges
- Democrats face a tight deadline to pass the infrastructure bill through reconciliation by September 30th.
- Securing every Democratic vote for reconciliation will present a new set of challenges.