Steve Moore interviews Phil Kerpen of American Commitment to critique the current state of the U.S. healthcare system and the legislative efforts surrounding Obamacare subsidies. The conversation centers on the lack of price transparency and competition within the medical market, arguing that consolidation among hospital systems and a lack of consumer shopping have driven costs to unsustainable levels. Kerpen highlights a significant conflict in Congress, where some Republicans recently joined Democrats to extend subsidies without including anti-fraud measures or structural reforms, despite evidence of widespread identity discrepancies in enrollment. 

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Arthur Laffer and host Steve Moore discuss a period of significant economic optimism characterized by favorable domestic policies and a global shift toward free-market principles. Laffer praises the Trump administration's approach to supply-side economics, specifically highlighting the success of permanent tax cuts, deregulation, and the strategic use of tariffs as negotiation tools to achieve diplomatic and trade objectives. The conversation also explores the concept of "peace through strength," with Laffer arguing that American leadership is successfully fostering liberty and prosperity in regions like Latin America. 

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Steve Moore and Jennifer Hoff examine the economic landscape of the Texas border, specifically highlighting how trade uncertainty and regulatory shifts impact local commerce. Hoff reports that while Laredo remains a vital cargo port of entry, current tariff concerns and labor anxieties fueled by social media are creating volatility for businesses and workers alike. A central focus of their discussion is the potential danger of capping credit card delinquency fees, which they argue would inadvertently harm low-income families by causing banks to withdraw credit from high-risk borrowers.

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In this episode of The More Money Show, economist Steve Moore presents a robust defense of free-market principles and an optimistic forecast for the 2026 American economy. Central to his argument is the belief that deregulation, tax cuts, and energy independence under the Trump administration have catalyzed a "remarkable metamorphosis" from previous fiscal stagnation. Moore and his guest, Arthur Laffer, emphasize that supply-side policies—such as the "Big Beautiful Bill"—are essential for driving the growth needed to address a looming $40 trillion national debt.

The program further explores the intersection of geopolitics and prosperity, framing the recent military intervention in Venezuela as a liberation of 30 million people from a "communist drug lord." Moore argues that replacing socialist instability with free enterprise will not only stabilize the region but also lower domestic pressures like the migrant and drug crises. By contrasting the economic success of "red states" with the "warmth of collectivism" in failing cities, he positions individualism and competition as the only viable solutions for contemporary challenges.

Finally, the broadcast advocates for a radical overhaul of the American healthcare system by calling for the abolition of Obamacare. Moore contends that the current model primarily enriches insurance companies and hospital conglomerates while inflating costs for families. He proposes a shift toward price transparency, catastrophic coverage plans, and health savings accounts to restore the doctor-patient relationship.

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Rep. Keith Self discusses the urgent need for fiscal responsibility to combat a projected national debt of $62 trillion over the next decade. Self emphasizes that the federal budget is currently on autopilot, with the vast majority of spending dedicated to mandatory programs and healthcare subsidies that lack proper oversight. 

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John Fund and Peter Roth examine the divergent economic realities of current American politics, specifically contrasting the perceived strength of the national economy with an affordability crisis driven by inflation. The conversation transitions into a critique of systemic corruption, highlighting alleged fraud within welfare programs in blue states like Minnesota and the resulting political shifts as residents "vote with their feet" by moving to red states. 

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Rep. Greg Murphy, a practicing physician, discusses the systemic failures of American healthcare and the erosion of the doctor-patient relationship due to government intervention and administrative burdens. He argues that the Affordable Care Act has primarily benefited insurance companies, leading to massive corporate profits while failing to lower premiums for everyday citizens.

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Rep. Austin Scott discusses the intersection of national legislation and cultural shifts, beginning with a critique of how name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals are eroding team camaraderie in college sports. The conversation transitions into governance, where Scott highlights the bipartisan social relationships that persist despite intense political polarization and a lack of private dialogue within the administration. He champions the Republican success in preventing major tax increases, framing their legislative actions as an essential barrier against an economically damaging recession.

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Arthur Laffer and host Steve Moore discuss the robust state of the 2026 economy, attributing growth to deregulation, energy policy, and strategic trade negotiations. Laffer argues that high housing prices reflect national prosperity and warns that artificial price drops would be economically catastrophic, suggesting instead that increased supply is the key to affordability.

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Steve Moore delivers a jubilant analysis of a successful military operation in Venezuela, framing the removal of dictator Nicolás Maduro as a "liberation day" for millions. Moore emphasizes the strategic brilliance of the mission, highlighting that the Delta Force achieved its objectives without a single American fatality while ending a regime defined by starvation, poverty, and narro-terrorism.

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