Guest host Dom Giordano: Big Beautiful Bill Moves Forward, Kohberger Avoids Death Penalty, Shapiro Faces Taxpayer Backlash

Guest host Dom Giordano fills in for Rich on this episode. Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) breaks down the Senate’s passage of the Big Beautiful Bill , what it means for spending reform , and the next battle as it heads to the House. He outlines how the bill could reshape America’s economy and strengthen conservative priorities once signed into law. Then, Charles "Cully" Stimson of the Deputy Director of Legal and Judicial Studies at the Heritage Foundation joins to discuss the shocking plea deal for Brian Kohberger , the Idaho student murder suspect. Once facing the death penalty, Kohberger will now serve life in prison—raising deep legal and ethical questions. Stimson also explores the taxpayer impact of high-profile prosecutions. Stacy Garrity , Pennsylvania State Treasurer, weighs in on the economic benefits of the Big Beautiful Bill and addresses a brewing scandal involving Governor Josh Shapiro’s alleged misuse of taxpayer funds for luxury perks at the U.S. Open. Finally, Scott Jennings , CNN contributor and former presidential advisor, discusses how the bill targets Medicaid fraud , and the growing tension between Elon Musk and Donald Trump as the two titans clash over policy direction and influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices