Modernizing Medicare---Before It's Too Late

The Modern Federalist Podcast

Hosted by: Charlton Allen with Special Guest Dr. Robert Moffit  Episode 17 Show Notes

In Episode 17: “Modernizing Medicare—Before It’s Too Late,” Charlton covers a variety of topics:

1. Episode Introduction: Charlton briefly reviews the docket for today.

2. Segment 1: The episode begins with a discussion of the recent sanctions placed on Iran by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) due to their ongoing nuclear program. Charlton questions the US’s absence from this international action and explores the implications for US foreign policy.

3. Segment 2: A brief segment delves into potential grounds for appeal in former President Donald Trump’s Manhattan hush money trial.

4. Segment 3: Titled “The Revolution Will Be Televised, but not on the Network You Think,” this segment looks at hangry silliness and more during recent pro-Hamas protests at Columbia and UCLA.

5. Segment 4: The urgent need to modernize the US ballistic missile submarine fleet is discussed. Specifically, the show emphasizes the critical importance of upgrading to the Columbia-class submarines.

6. Segment 5: Dr. Robert “Bob” Moffitt of the Heritage Foundation is interviewed. The discussion centers around solutions for the financial challenges facing Medicare, despite demagoguery.

7. Epilogue: Charlton ties everything together, expressing gratitude to Dr. Moffit. He then reflects on D-Day and General Theodore Roosevelt III’s heroism, contrasting it with a modern presidential son. This thought-provoking comparison sheds light on where we stand 80 years after D-Day.

8. Musical Tribute: The episode concludes with a special musical tribute to D-Day, featuring a short version of “American Patrol” in honor of the Greatest Generation.

9. Outro and Disclaimer.