The World and Everything In It

12.10.25 Washington Wednesday on the expiring Obamacare subsidies, World Tour on the year after Assad’s fall, and Lee Strobel on the supernatural

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Dec 10, 2025
Hunter Baker, a political scientist and provost, dives into the contentious Obamcare subsidy deadline and GOP divisions on healthcare policy. Investigative journalist Lee Strobel shares his insights on modern miracles and the themes of his book, Seeing the Supernatural. Onise Odua reports on post-Assad celebrations in Syria, border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, and a coup attempt in Benin. The conversation also touches on the impact of a new military service bill in Germany, showcasing global political dynamics and social issues.
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INSIGHT

GOP Sees Pending Insurance Cost Shock

  • Republicans recognize rising 2026 health insurance costs and feel compelled to propose solutions to avoid political blame.
  • Hunter Baker warns the Affordable Care Act may be unsustainable and push policy toward market or single-payer extremes.
ADVICE

Act Fast With Targeted Subsidy Fixes

  • Craft compromise subsidy extensions to avoid immediate premium spikes before December 31st.
  • Consider targeted, time-limited fixes Republicans proposed like income caps or routing aid through HSAs.
INSIGHT

Monroe Doctrine Reboot As Strategic Triage

  • The administration frames a revived Monroe Doctrine focused on Latin America and policing threats like narco-cartels.
  • Hunter Baker sees this as realistic triage: prioritize the hemisphere while pressuring Europe and China to shoulder responsibilities.
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