#130 - Americans for Prosperity w/ Stone Clanton and Cade Yates

Are you aware of the grassroots organization making waves in the political landscape, Americans for Prosperity (AFP)? We've got the inside scoop as we chat with AFP's Stone Clanton and Cade Yates about the influential work they're doing. Advocating for limited government, lower taxes, and free markets, this powerhouse team is taking citizen engagement to new heights. They're shaping the discourse on key policy areas like education and healthcare and using a bottom-up approach to drive change.

Stepping away from the traditional talk on policy, we take an unexpected culinary detour, celebrating Southern cuisine in all its glory. You'll be surprised to find out where Clanton and Yates recommend getting the best fried chicken in Mississippi! Then, we steer the ship back to crucial topics like government spending, education, and Medicaid expansion. We question the balance between government safety nets and community charity, the need for a long-term solution for affordable healthcare, and how education can become more flexible to cater to individual needs.

Finally, we jump into the hot topic of tax policy and AFP's vision of reducing taxes wherever possible. We dream about the possibility of eliminating income tax in Mississippi, the challenges that pose, and the need to cut government spending. Whether it's healthcare, taxes or education, the crux of our conversation always comes back to this - every citizen deserves quality, affordable services, and the freedom to choose what's best for them. Come join us on this enlightening journey with Stone Clanton and Cade Yates as we navigate these pressing issues and envision a future of prosperity.

Americans for Prosperity
Website: https://americansforprosperity.org/ and  https://standtogether.org/about-us/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afpmississippi/
X: @afp_ms
Facebook: @afpms
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(00:04) Americans for Prosperity

(13:19) Government's Role and Love for Southern Cuisine

(21:27) Controlling Government Spending and Education

(32:56) The Progress of Human Progress

(36:25) Medicaid Expansion

(41:47) Medicaid Expansion Concerns and Challenges

(56:44) Repealing COIN and Medicaid Expansion

(1:02:30) Healthcare Options and Technology Advancements

(1:15:15) Healthcare System and Nurse Practitioners

(1:23:35) Tax Policy and State Budget Conversations

(1:28:27) Eliminating Taxes and Creative Revenue Solutions

(1:41:26) Educational Choice and Flexibility

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