This week, we are coming for your austerity politics and your dumb billionaire worship. They unpack the newest House Republican budget bill—a hot mess of Medicaid cuts, tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, and a big ol’ screw-you to judicial accountability.
✨ Key Topics:
Medicaid work requirements and paperwork hellscapes
Susan DelBene’s mic-drop: “Sometimes the fiscally responsible thing to do is spend a little money.”
Seattle’s ethics scandals and protest fallout, including police violence at Capitol Hill
Trump’s $400 million jet “gift” from Qatar vs. Hillary’s long-retired jewelry from Saudi Arabia (Spoiler: only one came with a billion-dollar taxpayer-funded makeover)
How a luxury crypto-fueled fundraiser makes a mockery of campaign finance—and your wallet
Why American democracy now comes with less oversight, more billionaires, and zero bathrooms for you
🚨 Bonus Segments:
Emily gets ready for her 40th birthday house party, hopefully headlined by All-American Rejects
Jodi Messina is coming to Everett—but is she problematic? Samie investigates
Grease Lightning: still catchy, still wildly inappropriate
Samie makes her WNBA debut (in the stands)
💥 Final takeaway? Don’t hand your tax dollars to people who want to build walls, steal health care, and ride luxury jets on your dime. Be fiscally responsible. Support women's sports instead.
For Your Reference
Watch:
Brian Glenn on Americans getting addicted to health care - TikTok
Maid – Netflix
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver – HBO
Coverage on Seattle May Day USA "Protest" and Counter Protest - Seattle Gay News, TikTok
Seattle City Council Sock Puppet Videos - YouTube
All American Rejects House Parties - TikTok
Read:
Official Statement from GSBA in Regard to the Weekend's Incidents at Cal Anderson Park - Instagram
Seattle sees police hiring surge 500% after sweetening the deal for recruits - The Center Square
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