1A Social Security And The Trump Administration
Mar 19, 2025
Join reporter Lisa Rine from The Washington Post, professor R. Douglas Arnold from Princeton University, and Pamela Hurd from the University of Michigan as they dissect the future of Social Security under the Trump administration. They discuss the complex realities of the pay-as-you-go system and looming solvency issues. Hear insights on the administration's impact on the Social Security Administration's operations, challenges in service delivery, and the ethical dimensions of preserving this essential program for millions of Americans.
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Listener Concerns
- One listener, an organ recipient, expressed vulnerability due to reliance on Social Security and Medicare for expensive medications.
- Another listener questioned factoring Social Security into retirement plans, fearing its potential disappearance.
Social Security's Popularity and Uncertainty
- Social Security enjoys broad support, with 87% of Americans prioritizing it regardless of the federal budget.
- President Trump's statements on Social Security have been contradictory, causing uncertainty about its future.
More Listener Concerns
- A listener expressed worry about Social Security disability benefits under the current administration.
- A 68-year-old woman from Tallahassee highlighted Social Security's importance, especially for educators.