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June 2, 2025 25 mins

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The Episode I promised long ago, in Episode #37.  This episode covers the social programs Medicare and Medicaid.  Two programs with similar names, but they are very different indeed!  Take a listen to see if you feel they are worth our tax dollars, or if maybe you believe they are not.

Before you make up your mind though, listen and learn enough to make that an informed decision.

Show Notes:

Elon Musk stories, for the pre-show stuff: On the Campaign Trail, Elon Musk Juggled Drugs and Family Drama & Elon Musk Follows Bombshell Drug Use Report With Black-Eyed Oval Office Press Conference | Vanity Fair

Trump withdraws Isaacman for NASA top job: Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of Musk associate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA 

The resources for the show were largely Health and Human Services sites, such as FAQs Category: Medicare and Medicaid | HHS.gov

Budget data was used from past episodes

The Rick Scott accusations: PolitiFact | Rick Scott 'oversaw the largest Medicare fraud' in U.S. history, Florida Democratic Party says


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