The People’s Purse
Summary
Host Alison Gill covers RFK Jr. pausing Medicaid funds, Jamie Raskin investigating Epstein’s foreign ties, and IRS chief Frank Bisignano’s past spying allegations. The episode also details Trump’s violation of the Impoundment Control Act, an appeals court ruling on Mohsen Madawi’s detention, and a judge ordering Trump to disclose financials in the BBC libel case. The show concludes with listener-submitted good news and community updates.
Topics discussed
Intro: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast promo
Welcome and Mohsen Madawi appeal update
RFK Jr. pauses $1B in Medicaid payments to Minnesota
Rep. Raskin seeks Epstein foreign agent documents
IRS chief Bisignano accused of spying on JPMorgan colleagues
Trump and OMB violating congressional appropriations law
Court rules on jurisdiction in Mohsen Madawi deportation case
Judge allows BBC to access Trump's financial records in libel suit
Ad break: Fast Growing Trees
Good News segment: Listener stories, art, and pets
Outro and credits
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