<ul> <li data-start="848" data-end="1167"> Blame on Democrats: <ul data-start="878" data-end="1167"> <li data-start="878" data-end="957"> The term &ldquo;Schumer Shutdown&rdquo; is updated to &ldquo;Schumer&ndash;Hakeem Jeffries Shutdown.&rdquo; </li> <li data-start="961" data-end="1073"> Jeffries is criticized for rejecting a one-year ACA subsidy extension that could have reopened the government. </li> <li data-start="1077" data-end="1167"> The commentary accuses Democrats of &ldquo;orchestrating&rdquo; the shutdown for political leverage. </li> </ul> </li> <li data-start="1169" data-end="1469"> Defense of Republicans and Trump: <ul data-start="1213" data-end="1469"> <li data-start="1213" data-end="1348"> Quotes from Donald Trump emphasize his claim of a &ldquo;landslide victory&rdquo; and frame the shutdown as a &ldquo;kamikaze attack&rdquo; by Democrats. </li> <li data-start="1352" data-end="1469"> The narrative presents Trump as calm and proactive despite the crisis, promising &ldquo;good things are going to happen.&rdquo; </li> </ul> </li> <li data-start="1471" data-end="1799"> Impact on Ordinary Americans: <ul data-start="1511" data-end="1799"> <li data-start="1511" data-end="1662"> Focuses on economic and emotional stress caused by the shutdown &mdash; e.g., furloughed federal workers and air traffic controllers missing paychecks. </li> <li data-start="1666" data-end="1799"> Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is quoted describing strain on workers and air travel disruptions (notably in Burbank, CA). </li> </ul> </li> <li data-start="1801" data-end="2047"> Criticism of ACA Costs: <ul data-start="1835" data-end="2047"> <li data-start="1835" data-end="1962"> The Affordable Care Act is described as &ldquo;never affordable,&rdquo; with claims that premiums could increase by over $10,000 a month. </li> <li data-start="1966" data-end="2047"> Democrats are accused of demanding excessive funding to maintain ACA subsidies. </li> </ul> </li> <li data-start="2049" data-end="2365"> Political Spin and Language: <ul data-start="2088" data-end="2365"> <li data-start="2088" data-end="2215"> The rhetoric is strongly partisan, labeling Democrats as &ldquo;radical,&rdquo; &ldquo;orchestrating pain,&rdquo; and calling some &ldquo;MAGA extremists.&rdquo; </li> <li data-start="2219" data-end="2365"> The tone aligns with right-leaning political media, highlighting grievances against Democratic leaders while emphasizing Republican resolve. </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-ben-ferguson-podcast%2Fid1386375601&data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290104132%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RRil7WRhuVH0YkqvMtYlSMRSI71cvsxmUy24iRBm1e8%3D&reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6">The Ben Ferguson Show</a> Podcast 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://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbenfergusonshow&data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290178175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=toMizYItYEpQnaEde%2BnCLJEal7XzVD%2BzvBtrHUIgbc4%3D&reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="10">https://x.com/benfergusonshow</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz" rel="payment">YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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