Health Care Subsidies, Flooding In Washington, DOJ Under President Trump

December 13, 2025

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: This episode features a hosted discussion and includes interviews with various correspondents, creating a dynamic and informative atmosphere that blends news reporting with personal anecdotes.
The Key Players:
- Aisha Rasko: Co-host, known for her engaging style and ability to simplify complex topics.
- Rob Schmitz: Co-host, provides insightful commentary and analysis, balancing Aisha's perspectives.
- Don Gagne: NPR’s national political correspondent, adds depth to the political discussions.
- Scott Greenstone: Correspondent from K-U-O-W, reports on real-time events in Washington State.
- Carrie Johnson: NPR's legal correspondent, offers expertise on the Justice Department and its developments.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Rob Schmitz and Aisha Raska**
2 (00:34) **Healthcare Subsidies and Congress**
3 (00:50) **Historic Flooding in the Pacific Northwest**
4 (01:05) **Department of Justice Under Trump**
5 (01:09) **Challenges in Healthcare Legislation**
6 (03:10) **Trump’s Economic Performance Claim**
7 (05:15) **Defense Policy Bill and Congressional Pushback**

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Show Notes

Health care subsidies are set to expire at the end of this year. Millions of Americans face price hikes but can Congress reach a deal to alleviate the pain? Historic flooding hits part of the Pacific Northwest, we’ll have the latest from Washington. Plus, a look at the U.S. Justice Department under President Trump.

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