What A Day The Big Beautiful Bill Breakdown feat. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly
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Jun 5, 2025 
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, a veteran and former NASA astronaut, discusses the controversial "Big, Beautiful Bill" and its fallout among lawmakers. He shares insights on how the bill could affect healthcare access for vulnerable families, highlighted by a poignant story from an Arizona mother. Kelly emphasizes a human-centered approach to immigration policy, drawing from his own experiences. The conversation also touches on the trade tensions resulting from tariffs and their impact on American consumers.
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Foster Kids Rely on Medicaid
- Kiana Brown adopted two kids from foster care who rely on Medicaid for healthcare until age 18.
- She feels like Republicans are "burning down my house" while her children, dependent on Medicaid, are still inside.
Medicaid Cuts Cost More
- Work requirements in Medicaid create red tape that forces people off coverage without improving health.
- Kicking sick people off insurance ultimately costs more due to emergency and ICU care.
Connect Voters to Medicaid Cuts
- Democrats should connect voters directly to the Republicans who support harmful Medicaid cuts.
- Emphasize that these policies threaten millions with losing health coverage under Trump’s priorities.