EPISODE · Feb 7, 2026 · 54 MIN
Ep 1300 | Was the Government Shutdown a Win or Loss for Trump? | Ron Simmons
from Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · host Blaze Podcast Network
Today Ron discusses the recent government shutdown avoidance, highlighting the passage of five separate bills, including a bipartisan vote that excluded the Save Act requiring photo ID for voting. The bill also includes $8.4 billion more than Trump's request, cuts $10 billion in wasteful foreign aid, and ends taxpayer subsidies for woke media. Ron's conversation also touches on the Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, which passed with only one Democrat voting in favor, and the ongoing immigration enforcement efforts, emphasizing the need for cooperation from local law enforcement. Ron gives his opinion on Sen. Bernie Sanders' proposal to cap credit card interest at 10%. Ron also discusses school choice in Texas and the availability of a $1,700 federal tax credit for educational scholarships. Lastly, Ron ends the episode with some Q&A. Sen. Bernie Sanders: We need to cap credit card interest rates at 10%: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sen-bernie-sanders-need-cap-credit-card-interest-rates-10 Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets go on sale February 11 at: https://sharethearrows.com Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://www.toxicempathy.com --- Timecodes: (00:00) Intro (01:30) Government Shutdown Narrowly Avoided (03:45) Save Act and Voter ID (07:05) Negotiating From Power, Not Weakness (09:59) Cutting Woke, Wasteful Spending (13:44) Democrats vs. Pro‑Life Bills (18:30) Targeting Criminal Illegal Immigrants (22:16) ICE Detainers and Local Resistance (30:00) Sanders’ Credit Card Cap (39:35) Protecting Kids From Social Media (47:55) Long Fight for School Choice (55:20) Tax Credits for Scholarships --- Today's Sponsors: Fellowship Home Loans | Start with a free consultation at FellowshipHomeLoans.com/Allie and receive a $500 credit at closing. Cozy Earth | Head to CozyEarth.com and use code RELATABLE for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here! --- Episodes you might like: Ep 1286 | Maduro Detained, Minnesota ICE Altercation, Can Trump Save Single-Family Homes? | Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000744608458 Ep 1293 | Ron Simmons | Can Trump Use the Insurrection Act Against Minnesota Mayhem? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000746486355 --- Buy Allie's book "You're Not Enough (and That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://www.alliebethstuckey.com Relatable merchandise: Use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey
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Today Ron discusses the recent government shutdown avoidance, highlighting the passage of five separate bills, including a bipartisan vote that excluded the Save Act requiring photo ID for voting. The bill also includes $8.4 billion more than Trump's request, cuts $10 billion in wasteful foreign aid, and ends taxpayer subsidies for woke media. Ron's conversation also touches on the Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, which passed with only one Democrat voting in favor, and the ongoing immigration enforcement efforts, emphasizing the need for cooperation from local law enforcement. Ron gives his opinion on Sen. Bernie Sanders' proposal to cap credit card interest at 10%. Ron also discusses school choice in Texas and the availability of a $1,700 federal tax credit for educational scholarships. Lastly, Ron ends the episode with some Q&A. Sen. Bernie Sanders: We need to cap credit card interest rates at 10%: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sen-bernie-sanders-need-cap-credit-card-interest-rates-10 Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets go on sale February 11 at: https://sharethearrows.com Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://www.toxicempathy.com --- Timecodes: (00:00) Intro (01:30) Government Shutdown Narrowly Avoided (03:45) Save Act and Voter ID (07:05) Negotiating From Power, Not Weakness (09:59) Cutting Woke, Wasteful Spending (13:44) Democrats vs. Pro‑Life Bills (18:30) Targeting Criminal Illegal Immigrants (22:16) ICE Detainers and Local Resistance (30:00) Sanders’ Credit Card Cap (39:35) Protecting Kids From Social Media (47:55) Long Fight for School Choice (55:20) Tax Credits for Scholarships --- Today's Sponsors: Fellowship Home Loans | Start with a free consultation at FellowshipHomeLoans.com/Allie and receive a $500 credit at closing. Cozy Earth | Head to CozyEarth.com and use code RELATABLE for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here! --- Episodes you might like: Ep 1286 | Maduro Detained, Minnesota ICE Altercation, Can Trump Save Single-Family Homes? | Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000744608458 Ep 1293 | Ron Simmons | Can Trump Use the Insurrection Act Against Minnesota Mayhem? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000746486355 --- Buy Allie's book "You're Not Enough (and That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://www.alliebethstuckey.com Relatable merchandise: Use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey
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