The Bill Press Pod

TX Dems Stand-up. CA-NY-IL Dems Fight Back. Epstein Still. Selling the BBB. GOP Town Hall Problems. Trump: Obama Committed Treason. Treason Claims=Epstein Distraction. Tariff Price Hikes are Here. With Allan Smith, Political Reporter for NBC News, Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent for 19th News and Cameron Joseph, Senior Washington Reporter for the Christian Science Monitor.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Government Employees. More information at AFGE.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) discusses the severe impact of Donald Trump’s policies on the federal workforce, particularly in Northern Virginia, and the troubling economic data under Trump's administration. Beyer expresses concerns over the multiple effects of Trump's actions, such as layoffs and tariffs, on both global trade and local economies. They also touch on the partisan handling of budgets and the repercussions of Medicaid cuts. The conversation extends to recent electoral dynamics, highlighting the Virginia Governor's race and the broader need for Democrats to refocus their messaging. Beyer shares his thoughts on potential 2028 presidential candidates, expressing a preference for Pete Buttigieg while discussing the challenges Kamala Harris faced. Lastly, the discussion anticipates a forthcoming vote on the release of Epstein files, reflecting bipartisan support.Today Bill highlights the work of ActBlue. The organization that raises hundreds of millions of dollars for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. To support any candidate in any race, go to ActBlue.com and provide what you can. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump Fuels Epstein Scandal. Yes Tariffs-No Tariffs. Higher Prices are Here. Trump Attacks 2 GOP Senators. Grassley “Offended.” Texas Gerrymander. Dem States Fight Back. Kamala 2028? $200 Million WH Ball Room. With Arthur Delaney, Senior Political Reporter at HuffPost, Maria Recio, Washington Correspondent for Austin American Statesman and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter for NOTUS. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The United Food and Commercial Workers Union. More information at UFCW.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill Press reconnects with veteran journalist Michael Wolff to discuss the relationship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Wolff reveals intimate details about their close friendship from the late 80s through the early 2000s, their mutual interests in women and real estate, and their eventual fallout over a Palm Beach property deal. Wolff also discusses Trump's efforts to downplay their relationship, Epstein's later belief that Trump contributed to his legal troubles, and the reluctance of mainstream media to delve into this story. Wolff shares his personal interactions with Epstein, insights from his 100 hours of taped interviews, and untapped explosive content related to Trump. The conversation also touches on Trump's first term in office, comparing it to his current administration, and concludes with Wolff's views on Trump's current challenges and potential impact on his political future. Michael Wolff's latest book is All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America. You can see his other books here. And Michael Wolff is active on Instagram. instagram.com/michaelwolffnycToday Bill highlights the work of EMILYs List, and its enormous success in electing female abortion rights candidates to thousands of political offices. More information at EmilysList.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Epstein in DC/Epstein Back Home. Pardon for Maxwell? Trump Accuses Obama of Treason. Powell Checks Trump. Melania’s Opera House? Trump Bullies the NFL. With John Bennett, White House Correspondent, CQ Roll Call, Sarah Wire, Senior National Political Correspondent for USA Today and Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief at National Journal. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by American Federation of Government Employees. More information at AFGE.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode , Dr. Rob Davidson discusses the far-reaching effects of recent Medicaid cuts. He emphasizes the critical importance of Medicaid for millions, particularly in rural areas, highlighting common misconceptions about who benefits from the program. Davidson addresses the political dynamics behind the new legislation and criticizes the inclusion of work requirements for Medicaid. He argues that cuts to healthcare services disproportionately affect vulnerable populations and rural hospitals. Additionally, Davidson highlights the broader implications for medical research due to funding reductions. He calls for accountability and active opposition to these cuts to prevent further harm to healthcare access and quality.Today Bill further spotlights the work of Dr. Davidson’s organization, The Committee to Protect Health Care. More information at CommitteetoProtect.orgYou can check out his podcast, Paging America,  on all the podcast apps.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WSJ Trump-Epstein Bombshell. MAGA to the Defense. PBS/NPR/Foreign Aid Cut. OMB Director Vought: More Partisanship! CBS Cancels Colbert. With Sabrina Siddiqui, National Political Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, S.V. Date, Senior White House Correspondent for Huff Post and Jennifer Bendery, Senior Political Reporter at Huff Post.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers' International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode,  Bill talks with California Senator Alex Padilla about the significant impacts of the Trump administration's immigration policies on Southern California communities. Padilla discusses the fear and economic repercussions faced by immigrant families and the broader community, addressing issues such as indiscriminate ICE raids, racial profiling, and the failure to prioritize dangerous criminals. Padilla emphasizes the role of immigrants in California's economy and the broader necessity of humane and sensible immigration reform. Also covered are the legal challenges against these immigration actions, the importance of due process, and the political dynamics influencing immigration policy. The conversation also touches on the possible future political ambitions of California figures like Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris.Bill highlights the work of the Latino Victory Fund, an organization dedicated to building political power in the Latino community. More information at LatinoVictory.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Floods and FEMA’s Fate. More Tariff Chaos. Trump/Putin Breakup. Sen. Tillis Unleashed. Jeffrey Epstein’s “Back.” Musk’s New Party. With Philip Bump, Columnist for the Washington Post and author of the How to Read this Chart Newsletter, Allan Smith, Political reporter for NBC News and Geoff Earle, Deputy U.S. Political Editor and lead of the Washington Bureau for the Daily Mail Online. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The United Food and Commercial Workers Union. More information at UFCW.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill reconnects with Carl Hulse, Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times, to discuss The Big Beautiful Bill recently forced through Congress. They compare it to the fights around the passage of The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and highlight the legislative muscle required, including Vice President's critical tie-breaking votes. The bill, encompassing Medicaid cuts to border security, faced criticism for bypassing traditional processes. They delve into the political ramifications, with Republicans like Josh Hawley and Tom Tillis grappling with the bill's implications while nearly all Republicans caved to political pressure from Trump. The pod also addresses the bill's potential impact on the national deficit and how Democrats could leverage this in future elections. Additionally, the influence of figures like Elon Musk on the legislative process and Trump's ongoing impact on the Republican Party are examined.Today Bill highlights the work of Jose Andres and the World Central Kitchen now providing food to the people in the Texas Hill Country recovering from the flash flood disaster. More information at WCK.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.