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January 13, 2026

How Trump is blowing up capitalism

President Donald Trump’s economic approach is sending shockwaves through Wall Street and corporate America. Jake and Anna discuss how Trump is changing American capitalism.

Plus, inside a heated meeting where vulnerable House Democrats confronted DNC Chair Ken Martin over the committee’s anemic fundraising and midterm plans.

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Presented by AstraZeneca

The 340B program is supposed to help vulnerable patients—but without strong safeguards, it’s siphoning away funds that could be used for free and charitable medicine. The 340B Rebate Model Pilot improves program integrity, preventing duplicate discounts and strengthening accountability. Urge HHS to implement the pilot today. Learn why it matters.

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