About this episode
President Trump and Pfizer have agreed to lower prescription drug prices for Medicaid by adopting “most-favored-nation” pricing, matching the lowest prices in peer countries. Chris Klomp, Medicare director at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services joins the Rundown to explore what this deal means for patients, the role of tariffs and domestic manufacturing, and the administration's plan to empower consumers with price transparency. On Tuesday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed top U.S. commanders at the Marine Base in Quantico, Virginia, calling for a renewed focus on discipline and elevated standards in basic training. Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Bob Maginnis joins the Rundown to discuss his insights on the urgency of restoring military standards, the reactions from the military's top brass, and the broader global challenges facing America’s armed forces today. Plus, commentary from Comfortably Smug, co-host of the "Ruthless" podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices