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Dec 5, 2025 
Join Larry O'Connor, a conservative radio host, and Haima Moore, a savvy political commentator, as they dive into current affairs. They discuss the economy's state, evaluating inflation and employment. Health care negotiations are dissected, focusing on bipartisan efforts and hurdles. The fallout from media coverage regarding Pete Hegseth captures their attention, alongside a look at public fatigue over the Ukraine-Russia situation. The hosts also analyze recent developments in redistricting and the implications of Letitia James' grand jury update.
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World Cup Draw Commands Global Attention
- The World Cup draw in Washington highlights how soccer unites global attention unlike most U.S. sports.
- Mark Halperin notes Americans treat soccer differently, while international fervor treats it as central cultural glue.
Economy Is Mixed But Consumers Keep Spending
- Haima Moore says the U.S. economy is complicated with mixed signals across indicators.
- Employment and consumer spending remain relatively strong despite affordability worries and tariff pressures.
Tackle Healthcare Costs Proactively
- Republicans should craft a politically viable healthcare fix to neutralize Democratic attacks going into 2026.
- Haima Moore urges addressing costs, portability, and drug prices to remove the issue as a political cudgel.