The Majority Report with Sam Seder 3529 - Republicans Finesse Trump's Big Bad Bill w/ David Dayen
Jul 1, 2025
David Dayen, the executive editor of The American Prospect and host of the Organized Money podcast, joins to dissect the recently passed reconciliation mega bill. They discuss the severe cuts to essential services like Medicaid and SNAP, and the potential fallout for rural communities. The conversation dives into the implications of increased border security funding at the expense of healthcare, revealing troubling legislative maneuvers that obscure real consequences. Tune in for a mix of sharp analysis and some lighthearted banter!
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Medicaid Cuts Devastate Rural America
- The Senate reconciliation bill cuts nearly a trillion dollars from Medicaid, risking millions losing health coverage and tens of thousands of deaths.
- These cuts will devastate rural America, hitting hospitals, businesses, and families hard.
Tax Cut Accounting Gimmick
- Senate Republicans used a "current policy baseline" gimmick to mask the true cost of extending Trump tax cuts.
- This accounting trick makes permanent tax cuts appear costless within the 10-year budget window.
AI Regulation Moratorium Defeated
- A proposed 10-year moratorium on state-level AI regulation was removed from the bill by a near-unanimous Senate vote.
- This was a major defeat for big tech lobbyists who pushed hard for the ban.