Sen. Bill Cassidy

Sen. Bill Cassidy discusses concerns about Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's health. Gov. Gavin Newsom puts speculation about a 2024 presidential bid to rest. The podcast explores the reluctance of aging leaders to step down. Debates about Biden and Trump running again and the desire for change by the American people. Discussion on the future of the Democratic Party and the possibility of Vice President Harris becoming President. Reflections on years of community and conversation at NBC News and the moderator's future commitments.

Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana and a key player on the Finance Committee, discusses the urgent need to curb rising national debt to protect the American Dream. He highlights the alarming reality that 70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. John Hope Bryant, CEO of Operation Hope, champions the integration of financial literacy into education at all levels, advocating it as essential for economic empowerment. They explore the intersection of fiscal responsibility and financial education as vital to achieving personal and national prosperity.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a prominent figure at the center of heated debates on vaccines and public health, while Bill Cassidy, a pro-vaccine Republican Senator and doctor, shares his critical vote on RFK Jr.'s confirmation. They dive into the complexities of vaccine policy in today's polarized environment, tackle Lyme disease claims, and discuss misinformation surrounding vaccinations and autism. Cassidy’s journey highlights a struggle for rational discourse and public trust in health amidst rising conspiracy theories.