Understanding Trump’s Big Budget Plan

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4

PROGRAM #10795  12:00 PM PT 

Understanding Trump’s Big Budget Plan. 

The ambitious tax and social spending cuts and massive border enforcement spending plan pushed by President Trump and Republican leaders are now under discussion in the Senate, which faces weeks of debate. What are the areas of consensus among Republicans in both chambers? Which policies are still up for debate, and which could change? What are the key points Latino communities must keep an eye on? We break it all down in this episode.

Guest: Lisette Enge, Director of Economic Policy, UnidosUS, Germantown, MD.

U.S. Steps out of WHO. After three years of negotiations, the World Health Organization has adopted the first global agreement to respond to future pandemics. The pact promotes international cooperation, stronger health systems, and equitable access to medical supplies. However, the United States, historically its largest donor, was absent from the vote after withdrawing from the organization. What are the consequences of the US exit from the WHO on the US and the world?

Guest: Analilia Mejia, Co-Executive Director, Popular Democracy, New York, NY.

SNAP Data Under Scrutiny. Organizations and recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are accusing the U.S. Department of Agriculture of violating privacy laws by demanding that states share sensitive data from millions of SNAP applicants. What risks does this mass data collection represent? Is it legal for the government to access this information? What are the implications for those who rely on food assistance?

Guest: Dr. Ilan Shapiro, Chief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer, AltaMed Health Services, Los Angeles, CA.

Photo: House Budget Committee

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