12:00: Tucker Carlson and the “no more wars” camp
1:00: Congressman Joe Morelle on the budget and more
An interview between Senator Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson got nasty when Carlson accused Cruz of wanting to enter wars against countries he knows nothing about. Cruz countered that the United States has an obligation to work alongside Israel against Iran. Jose Peo served from 2000 to 2004 in the U.S. Army, and he says that experience has pushed him into the “no more wars” camp. He explains how this growing group sees American intervention. In studio:
- Jose Peo, U.S. Army veteran, former member of Rochester City Council, and community advocate
Then in our second hour, President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” squeaked through Congress in late May. It would increase defense spending, cut Medicaid and SNAP, reduce health insurance coverage, and add trillions to the national debt, among other things. Congressman Joe Morelle joins us to work through the details. In studio:
- Rep. Joe Morelle, New York District 25
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