Kimberly and Hillary, two friends who have been around politics and government, come together from opposite sides of the aisle and discuss the state of the US budget, where it’s heading, and what we can do to make things better. We also have a few laughs along the way.







Podcast segments: What are we talking about?, What needs fixing?, and Brainstorm Better Governance.







What Are We Talking About?







The big three: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, as well as welfare programs like TANF and SNAP.







Then we will discuss what needs fixing and brainstorm better governance on this important topic.







Sources







Link to: Historical Background and Development of Social Security, SSA







Link to: Johnson signs Medicare into law, History.com







Link to: The Facts about Medicaid Fraud, National Review







Link to: Repairing the Safety Net: The Welfare State needs Updating, The Economist







Link to: The American Social Safety Net Does Not Exist, The Nation







Link to: JW modifier allows physicians to get paid for some discarded drugs, AAFP







Link to: Maximum Taxable Earnings Benefits Planner, SSA







Link to: How the Safety Net Can Survive Trump, Foreign Affairs