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Republicans Don’t Even UNDERSTAND the Programs They’re Legislating

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Republicans don’t even understand the programs they’re legislating -Voters Are Begging Republicans to Stop — They’re Not Listening

In this episode, Hawk breaks down how a new Republican-backed bill threatens to devastate the very voters the GOP claims to represent. With a tone that's sharp, thoughtful, and grounded in political reality, Hawk walks through the ways the Republican Party is pushing legislation that will slash Medicaid, food assistance, and disability benefits — directly harming their working-class base.

Using a powerful example from a Sarah Longwell focus group, Hawk illustrates how voters who rely on these essential programs still support politicians who are gutting them — often without fully understanding the consequences. The episode highlights not just the disconnect between Republican lawmakers and their base, but the dangerous consequences of policy shaped by ideology rather than fact.

With biting commentary on Senate inaction, moderate Republicans like Lisa Murkowski folding under pressure, and a legislative process that’s moving too fast for voters to even read the bill, Hawk sheds light on a crucial moment in American politics. This is political commentary at its sharpest — where policy meets people, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Tune in for a bold, clear-eyed take on government overreach, voter disillusionment, and how the GOP is pushing through one of the most unpopular bills in modern history.

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