Podcast Episode Details
Back to Podcast Episodes
Government Gridlock, ACA Clash, and the DEFUND Act Explained (Ep. 191)
Episode 191
Live from Eagle Pass, I kicked off a Friday night show with some housekeeping and local updates, then dove straight into the ongoing federal government shutdown—the “Schumer Shutdown,” what’s actually closed versus essential, and the real-world impacts on paychecks, SNAP/WIC, parks, housing, research, and travel. I walked through the political standoff over ACA subsidies, who’s refusing to budge, fresh polling on blame and public sentiment, and why the media narrative isn’t sticking like it used to. I also hit listener questions and highlighted our recent local guests, plus a heads-up on Sunday’s Bible study series.
In hour two, I shifted to UN Day and laid out ten reasons to get the U.S. out of the United Nations, from sovereignty conflicts and disarmament pushes to bureaucratic overreach. I featured Sen. Mike Lee’s DEFUND Act to withdraw and defund U.S. participation in the UN and urged listeners to contact Congress. I wrapped with community notes, ways to support the show, and upcoming events—then set the table for a deeper look this Sunday.
Resources and mentions (non-sponsor): - DEFUND Act (HR 1498 / S. 669) – contact your reps: jbs.org/alert - Eagle Pass Public Library Halloween event (Oct 28) - Maverick County Food Pantry Veterans drive-through (Nov 13) - Sunday Bible Study series: Dispensations (this week: Innocence)
Joe's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raise-funds-to-cover-mortgage-escrow-shortage
FOLLOW US ON:
RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joerooz
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joerooz
TWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joerooz
X: https://x.com/joerooz
Facebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozpodcast
Minds: https://minds.com/joerooz
GETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz
Special thanks to:
Executive Producer Wayne Rankin
Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin
Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez
Executive Producer Marisa Lee
Executive Producer Angela Wetuski
Sponsored by:
Podhome https://Podhome.fm
TNE Energy
(00:02:29) Cold open of poetic clips and show tease
(00:04:01) Opening theme and Joes Friday vibe from Eagle Pass
(00:05:31) Host check-in, weekend plans, and tonights agenda
(00:07:03) Community updates: local guests, events, and shout-outs
(00:08:44) Housekeeping and show schedule notes
(00:09:39) Live streaming on Podcasting 2.0 apps and playback options
(00:12:44) Sponsor mention and website plugs (briefly noted)
(00:14:09) Value-for-value, donations, and escrow shortfall appeal
(00:16:56) Pivot to main topic: What is happening in DC?
(00:17:43) Framing the Schumer shutdown and timeline claims
(00:19:03) Stalemate in Congress and Obamacare subsidy fight
(00:23:57) Impacts rundown: pay, parks, food assistance, and more
(00:33:27) Projected ripple effects and sector-by-sector risks
(00:42:32) Opinion: Shutdowns remind us how little government we need
(00:44:05) Polling segment: CNN analysis on blame and approval
(00:49:41) Media clips and reaction: blame game intensifies
(00:56:36) Dem leaders stance: no vote on GOP CR under any circumstances
(01:00:46) Leverage remark controversy and GOP response
(01:07:53) Backroom deal talk and Speaker Johnsons process stance
(01:12:36) Takeaway: self-reliance and Americ
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago