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Investopedia Markets News (all except PF)The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Changes Student Loan Repayment Plans. What Works, and What Doesn’t, According to Three ExpertsInvestopedia / Photo Illustration by Alice Morgan / Getty Images Student loan borrowers will have a new repayment plan system soon.Significant student loan changes are coming for borrowers. This could alleviate uncertainty for some people, but it might make things more expensive for others.The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4 upends the student loan repayment system for borrowers who take out loans after July 1, 2026. It also moves millions of existing borrowers (those who take out loans before July 1, 2026) to different repayment plans.When Congress was d...2025-07-2600 min
Cato PodcastThe Good, The Bad and the BeautifulAdam Michel, Michael Cannon, and Dominik Lett break down the One Big Beautiful Bill. Is it $3.4 trillion, or actually $6 trillion? Is Medicaid getting a cut or a trim? With spending cuts pushed to later years and tax benefits front-loaded, the scholars dissect the political calculations and baseline accounting that shaped this massive piece of legislation.Show Notes:Michael F. Cannon, Krit Chanwong, and Dominik Lett, "Congress Must Cut and Reform Medicaid" cato.org, April 28, 2025Domink Lett, "The Senate’s Big Beautiful Blunder Could Increase the Debt by $6 Trillion" cato.org, July 2, 20252025-07-2435 min
Study Hall HQSenate Bill H.R. 1 - Big Beautiful Bill Title 9: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsThese sources primarily outline proposed legislative changes and budget allocations across various U.S. government sectors, including significant tax reforms, modifications to student loan programs, and adjustments to Medicaid and other social services. The text also addresses energy policy, particularly concerning oil, gas, and renewable resources, alongside defense spending and homeland security initiatives, such as border enforcement and immigration fees. Furthermore, there's discussion on agricultural programs, family and community investments, and the management of federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security. Top of Form...2025-07-031h 01
Study Hall HQSenate Bill H.R. 1 - Big Beautiful Bill Title 7: FinanceThe provided texts primarily offer an overview and detailed analysis of H.R. 1, a comprehensive piece of legislation often referred to as the "For the People Act." This bill is presented as addressing diverse areas, including electoral reform aimed at expanding voting rights, enhancing election security, and reducing the influence of money in politics. Furthermore, a significant portion of the sources details the bill's substantial tax and finance provisions, covering topics such as business incentives, clean energy credits, and restrictions related to "prohibited foreign entities." The legislative discussions also extend to healthcare reforms, spec...2025-07-0357 min
Study Hall HQSenate Bill H.R. 1 - Big Beautiful Bill Title 2: Committee on Armed ServicesThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed by Congress in 2025, marks one of the most sweeping legislative packages in modern U.S. history—channeling over $2 trillion into military expansion, industrial base revitalization, and defense infrastructure. This episode breaks down what’s inside: from hypersonic missiles to childcare subsidies for service members, from artificial intelligence warfare to nuclear modernization. Critics call it a gift to the military-industrial complex, while supporters claim it secures America's future. We dig into the fine print—so you don’t have to. **Disclaimer:** In this video, we use Google's NotebookLM to assist in th...2025-07-031h 19
The Bob Harden ShowThe "Big Beautiful Bill": Dessert First, Spinach Later?Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet.
On Thursday's show, we discuss a few of the positive provisions in the “Big Beautiful Bill” to expand school with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO and Co-Founder Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about the “Big Beautiful Bill” serving “dessert first, spinach later” when it comes to budget reform. We visit with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr, George Markovich about RFK, Jr.'s crusade to “Make America Healthy Again.” We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples...2025-07-031h 00Cato PodcastOne Big Beautiful PodcastIn this episode, Cato Institute's Scott Lincicome and Adam Michel dive deep into the sweeping new legislation—dubbed "The One Big Beautiful Bill"—moving through Congress. They break down what’s at stake as key provisions of the 2017 tax reform are set to expire, unpack the bill’s complex mix of tax cuts, new carve-outs, and industrial subsidies, and examine why temporary tax policy and policy uncertainty could derail economic growth. Plus, they confront the fiscal fiction behind tariffs as a reliable revenue source and make the case for a cleaner, more permanent pro-growth tax system. If you're looking for a sh...2025-07-0128 minThe Bob Harden ShowExpanding School Choice in the "Big Beautiful Bill"Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet.
On Thursday's show, we discuss provisions in the “Big Beautiful Bill” to expand school choice, and we discuss the benefits of eliminating the Department of Education with Erika Donalds from the America First Policy Institute and Founder of OptimaEd. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about waste in Medicare spending Medicaid enrollment. We visit with Competitive Enterprise Institute Senior Economist Ryan Young about the reconciliation bill, Fed independence, and energy prices. We also visit with...2025-06-2600 min
muckrAIkersOne Big Bad BillIn this episode, we break down Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" and its dystopian AI provisions: automated fraud detection systems, centralized citizen databases, military AI integration, and a 10-year moratorium blocking all state AI regulation. We explore the historical parallels with authoritarian data consolidation and why this represents a fundamental shift away from limited government principles once held by US conservatives.(00:00) - Intro
(01:13) - Bill, general overview
(05:14) - Bill, AI overview
(07:54) - Medicaid fraud detection systems
(11:20) - Bias in AI Systems and Ethical Concerns
(17:58) - Centralization of data
(30:04) - Military integration of AI
(37:05) - Tax incentives...2025-06-2353 min
Marketplace All-in-OneThe current reconciliation bill will raise the deficit. Could it pass anyway?This week, we’ve looked at the budget reconciliation bill and its effects on student debt, taxes, health care and social programs. The bill is currently moving through the Senate. Today, we discuss the reconciliation bill and the national deficit. And we dig into other proposals such as AI regulation ban and private foundation taxes. Plus, we play a special budget round of Half Full/Half Empty.Here’s everything we talked about today:“AI moratorium sparks GOP battle over states’ rights” from The Hill“Introduction to Budget “Reconciliation” from The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities“On...2025-06-2028 min
Make Me SmartThe current reconciliation bill will raise the deficit. Could it pass anyway?This week, we’ve looked at the budget reconciliation bill and its effects on student debt, taxes, health care and social programs. The bill is currently moving through the Senate. Today, we discuss the reconciliation bill and the national deficit. And we dig into other proposals such as AI regulation ban and private foundation taxes. Plus, we play a special budget round of Half Full/Half Empty.Here’s everything we talked about today:“AI moratorium sparks GOP battle over states’ rights” from The Hill“Introduction to Budget “Reconciliation” from The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities“On...2025-06-2028 min
EconceptionWhat’s Happening With the Republican Tax Bill?What’s going on with the Republican tax bill? How different can state budgets really be from one another? And how does Amtrak justify its barely used services? Adam Michel joins Econception to discuss. Adam N. Michel is director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute, where he focuses on analyzing the economic and budgetary effects of taxation in the United States.2025-06-1755 minThe Bob Harden ShowUpdate on the "Big Beautiful Bill"Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet.
On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about the extended legislative session to finalize the state budget. We visit with Executive Vice President of National Taxpayers Union Brandon Arnold about the tax cuts in the “Big Beautiful Bill.” CEO of the James Madison Institute Bob McClure and I discuss how “the Big Beautiful Bill” will affect Floridians. We also visit Linda Harden about the Israel/Iran conflict, the G7 meeting, and the Chinese attempts to influenc...2025-06-171h 00
Know Burning BushBill Cato shares some insights to his call story and where he sees God leading him in todays world. Bill Cato has served congregations of the United Methodist Church and through his appointments was able to look at how community is important for church growth. 2025-05-2743 min
That's Classic!What's Happening! star, Ernest Lee Thomas "Raj" Reveals Untold Emotional Stories!What's Happening Star Ernest Lee Thomas "Raj" Reveals Untold Stories!Ernest Lee Thomas delivers a powerful and deeply personal account of his journey through fame, adversity, and redemption. He begins with wild, unforgettable moments surrounding his audition for What’s Happening!!, sharing how Fred Berry landed the role of Rerun and his first encounters with Haywood Nelson, Shirley Hemphill, and Danielle Spencer. He recalls the support Shirley received from Jimmy Walker and reflects on working with the iconic Mabel King. Ernest discusses the shock of overnight stardom, his eventual fall into despair, and the personal trauma of childhood molestation an...2025-05-161h 44
Cato PodcastBest of Cato Daily Podcast: A Realistic, Quick Path to Ending Cannabis Prohibition?Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners.What’s the best path forward to end cannabis prohibition without loading it up with needless federal regulation? Jim Higdon is the co-founder of Cornbread Hemp and an advocate for an end to cannabis prohibition. He says the Farm Bill is the key. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...2025-05-1412 min
The Paul Barron Crypto ShowStablecoin Bill Fails!🚨Retail Investors Lose... for Now🔥INTERVIEW w/ Jennifer SchulpA landmark crypto regulation package failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday after key Democrats backed out over the weekend. Dubbed the GENIUS Act, the bill needed 60 votes to move to the Senate floor for final passage. The final tally was 48 in favor and 49 against. Three senators did not vote.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Buy $50 & Get $50 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRONGuest: Jennifer Schulp, Director of Financial Regulation Studies at the Cato Institute’sFollow Jennifer on Twitter➜ https://x.com/jenniferjschulp00:00 intro00:14 Sponsor: Coinbas...2025-05-1222 min
FAIR News WeeklyBill Maher’s Embrace of Civil Discourse Is no Laughing MatterFair News Weekly | 4/25/25🔹Bill Maher’s Embrace of Civil Discourse Is no Laughing Matter (Fair Board Advisor Erec Smith for the Cato Institute) 🔹The dangerous pattern in Trump’s targeting of student activists (Fair Board Advisor Shadi Hamid for the Washington Post) 🔹‘Discriminatory’: Cornell agriculture internship only open to ‘Indian tribe’ students (Madelynn McLaughlin for The College Fix)Read these and more on Fair’s Substack.Fair Weekly Roundup: https://news.fairforall.org/p/weekly-roundup-938Support Fair and donation: https://www.fairforall...2025-04-2504 min
The Mandy Connell Podcast03-27-25 Interview - Dave Kopel - Did the Dems Just Pass Another Unconstitutional Gun Bill?DID THE DEMS JUST PASS ANOTHER UNCONSTITUTIONAL GUN BILL? I've got Dave Kopel from the Independence Institute on to discuss at 1 today, as he is the guy who studies this stuff all day long. By the way, Dave Kopel is Research Director of the Independence Institute; an Adjunct Scholar at the Cato Institute, in Washington; and a Senior Fellow at the University of Wyoming College of Law Firearms Research Center. His website is davekopel.org. He writes frequent for the Volokh Conspiracy law blog, hosted by Reason magazine. So he knows what he's talking about.2025-03-2720 min
Epic EntrepreneursBuilding Success: Greg Junge's Journey from Remodeling to High-End ConstructionUnlock the secrets to construction business growth with Greg Junge of Junge Construction, as he shares his journey and expertise in our latest episode. Discover how Greg, a second-generation general contractor, transitioned from remodeling to high-end new construction, emphasizing the importance of strong client relationships and strategic networking.Explore effective business growth strategies by understanding the art of managing client expectations through clear communication and well-defined contracts. Greg delves into the significance of mentorship, setting boundaries, and continuous education in business success. We also touch upon the emotional aspects of construction projects and how logical...2025-03-1126 min