Trump Tariff News, Medicare Cuts & GOP Chaos

What happens when a Republican author slams Trump’s tariffs, calls out Medicare cuts, and pushes back on RFK Jr.'s health claims—all on a progressive podcast?
In this episode of Lean to the Left, host Bob Gatty speaks with Michael Goodwin, Florida Republican and author of the political satire Vice Versa. With Wall Street experience and a sharp pen, Goodwin offers a rare, candid take on Trump’s economic missteps, the Supreme Court’s troubling direction, and the damage being done to Medicaid, Medicare, and biomedical research.
🧠 Expect a sharp, no-BS bipartisan discussion that spans:
* Trump’s “boneheaded” tariffs and market fallout* RFK Jr.’s controversial health stances* The Supreme Court’s role in fueling extremism* The future of Social Security, veterans’ care, and public health* Why real political dialogue is dying on social media
CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:55 RFK Jr.'s Controversial Health Comments02:24 Trump's Picks and Dictatorial Tendencies02:59 Faith in the System and Supreme Court Concerns06:18 Stock Market and Tariffs Discussion06:46 Trump's Trade Policies and Manufacturing Ideology12:34 Elon Musk and Federal Government Critique17:43 Democratic Party's Challenges and Underlying Issues23:55 Cuts in Biomedical Research and Public Health25:41 Medicare and Medicaid: The Real Impact27:51 Social Security and Veterans' Issues31:38 The Struggle of Serious Content on Social Media33:42 Potential Political Candidates and Future Elections37:31 Trump's Foreign Policy and Economic Concerns40:54 Concluding Thoughts and Reflection
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About Bob GattyBob Gatty is a former journalist and communications consultant, the founder and editor of the Lean to the Left blog and host of this podcast. He's co-author of "Hijacked Nation, Donald Trump's attack on America's greatness. Link: https://amzn.to/4ePrTF7.
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