1. Gas Prices and Affordability <ul> <li>Key Data Points: <ul> <li>Biden-era peak: $5.16 per gallon (June 2022).</li> <li>Current average: $2.90 per gallon (December update).</li> <li>Diesel average: $3.67 per gallon.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Regional Contrast: Southern and Midwestern states report prices below $2.50, while California remains high at $4.46.</li> </ul> <hr> 2. Farm Aid and Trade Policy <ul> <li>Main Argument: Trump proposes a $12 billion aid package for farmers impacted by tariffs and trade wars, funded by tariff revenue rather than taxpayer money.</li> <li>Details: <ul> <li>Aid targets soybean and sorghum farmers hardest hit by China trade disputes.</li> <li>References past aid: $22 billion (2019) and $46 billion (2020).</li> </ul> </li> <li>Underlying Issue: Farmers face rising costs, market uncertainty, and risk of consolidation favoring large industrial farms.</li> </ul> <hr> 3. Illegal Immigration and Sanctuary States <ul> <li>Sanctuary states (Illinois, California, New York) are releasing undocumented immigrants charged with serious crimes instead of honoring ICE detainers.</li> <li>Statistics: <ul> <li>Illinois released 1,800 illegal aliens charged with crimes (including murder, assault, sex crimes).</li> <li>Over 4,000 active ICE detainers reportedly ignored.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Specific Cases: Individuals were involved in kidnapping, sexual assault, and fatal DUI crashes.</li> <li>Political Criticism: Democratic leaders (Gov. Pritzker, Gov. Newsom, NYC Mayor-elect Mundani) are prioritizing illegal immigrants over public safety.</li> </ul> Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-47-morning-update-wit-258481252/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson</a> and <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-verdict-with-ted-cruz-56253661/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">Verdict with Ted Cruz</a> Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/benfergusonshow">https://x.com/benfergusonshow</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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