In this episode I discuss a theory about why Trump responds to the media in the fashion that he does. \xa0 I also address the exploding Illinois budget crisis and why this may be a harbinger for the entire country if we do not change course.\xa0 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-01/illinois-blows-budget-deadline-pushing-it-closer-to-junk-rating \xa0 I discuss the California Medicaid crisis and how it relates to the national Obamacare debate.\xa0 http://www.nationalreview.com/article/449126/california-medicaid-unsustainable-costs \xa0 I also debunk the Democrats' talking point that Medicaid reform is going to cause "people to die" using updated data. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/theapothecary/2017/06/30/reality-check-the-obamacare-medicaid-expansion-is-not-saving-lives-part-i/amp/ \xa0 Finally, I discuss this piece that addresses why some millionaires are receiving Medicaid.\xa0 https://www.google.com/amp/dailysignal.com/2016/02/09/millionaires-are-qualifying-for-medicaid-under-obamacare/amp/ \xa0 \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices