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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Republican budget plans hinge on deep cuts to Medicaid

    Republicans insist they will not cut Medicaid, the health program for poor and disabled Americans. But the budget they drew up depends on it.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 5, 2025 • 1 min read

    Republicans insist they will not cut Medicaid, the health program for poor and disabled Americans. But the budget they drew up depends on it.

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    Republican tax cuts, LA mayor v. former fire chief fight
    1. 0:00Republican budget plans hinge on deep cuts to MedicaidYou’re reading this
    2. 13:37The fiery showdown between Mayor Bass and LAFD Chief Crowley
    3. 25:43Is the ethical corporation an oxymoron?
    4. 40:23Regarding Her: Check out March events to support fire victims
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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Republican tax cuts, LA mayor v. former fire chief fight
    1. 0:00Republican budget plans hinge on deep cuts to MedicaidYou’re reading this
    2. 13:37The fiery showdown between Mayor Bass and LAFD Chief Crowley
    3. 25:43Is the ethical corporation an oxymoron?
    4. 40:23Regarding Her: Check out March events to support fire victims
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand