In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore the latest in U.S. economic policy, violent unrest in Los Angeles tied to immigration enforcement, and California's controversial clash with the Trump administration over taxes and transgender policy. They also discuss internal GOP debates surrounding Medicaid reform and Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." In the second segment, Rachel Barkley of the National Center for Public Policy Research joins to present her personal story and highlight flaws in the current disability safety net system, offering insight into how it disincentivizes independence and savings. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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