Despite years of insistence by some lawmakers that Social Security is “failing”, and present threats by Kevin McCarthy and others to block budget borrowing until Social Security is reduced or […]
Split Show: Threats to Social Security and Election Misinformation
Social Security enjoys broad bipartisan support among voters, but top GOP officials like President Trump and Mitch McConnell have made it clear they intend to defund it at the first […]
Trump’s assaults on Social Security continue
Trump: Social Security is a Ponzi Scheme — reflected by Nancy Altman of Social Security Works. Trump’s latest comments, that he will stop workers’ contributions to Social Security if re-elected […]
A look at presidential candidates’ views on Social Security
All the presidential candidates say they support Social Security… but do they? Linda Benesch from Social Security Works talks about the candidates plans: how some claim the need to “cut […]
Trump: Gut Social Security — Altman: Expand it!
After claiming on the campaign that he wouldn’t touch Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security, acting-President Trump’s latest budget proposal guts all three. Jan talks with Nancy Altman, President of Social […]
Split Show: Dispatches from Germany and the Future of Social Security
Today we bring you another two-part episode! First, we hear from members of The Left Berlin about the rise of neo-Nazism and fascist groups in Germany. Then, an update on […]