Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
Demolition kicks off on President Trump’s $250M White House ballroom—the largest East Wing expansion in 70+ years—while America’s national debt blasts past $38 trillion. We break down what the Minnesota Supreme Court’s powerlifting ruling means for women’s sports, and why the NFL is sticking with Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show despite backlash. Plus: what history tells us about big White House overhauls—and why this one’s different.
TOP STORIES
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White House renovation begins: East Wing demolition for Trump’s glass-lined ballroom (capacity ~900). How it compares to Teddy Roosevelt’s West Wing, FDR’s East Wing/bunker, Truman’s gut-and-rebuild, and Jackie Kennedy’s restoration.
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Debt passes $38T: Why interest costs now rival core federal priorities, and what CBO trajectories mean for families, rates, and inflation.
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Minnesota Supreme Court ruling: Biological male wins women’s powerlifting case under MN Human Rights Act—what this precedent could mean for Title IX and private athletic orgs.
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NFL halftime controversy: League confirms Bad Bunny for Super Bowl LX; unity vs. ratings, culture-war optics, and fan pushback.
SEGMENTS
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Block 1 (≈11:00): White House ballroom—scope, cost, timeline, historical context, political blowback.
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Block 2 (≈8:50): Minnesota ruling & the future of women’s sports—fairness, safety, and league autonomy.
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Block 3 (≈12:00): NFL stands by Bad Bunny—Goodell’s defense, fan reaction, and cultural resonance.
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Block 4 (≈10:05): $38,019,813,354,700.26—debt math in real life: interest, demographics, deficits, and what “maintenance debt” means for you.
KEY QUOTES & TAKEAWAYS
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“Largest White House expansion since the Truman era.”
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“Debt added faster than ever—interest now the silent budget killer.”
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“Courts vs. competition: who defines ‘fair’ in women’s sports?”
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“Halftime shows: popularity isn’t the same as unity.”
RESOURCES & LINKS
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Join the mailing list: joeyhudson.com
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X: twitter.com/joeyhudson
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