Episode 323: That Damn Balloon (Spy Balloon & State of the Union)

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad discuss the GOP's weird criticism of Biden and the Pentagon as a Chinese balloon hovers over the US, and the news of Chinese spy balloons during the Trump presidency. Additionally, we'll be covering the controversy surrounding Rep. Greene's call for a probe into why Trump was unaware of previous Chinese balloons. We'll also be discussing the latest on Joe Biden's proposal for a universal insulin price cap and the advancement of a proposal to cap Epipen costs at $60 in Colorado. The hosts will also be taking a closer look at Florida Governor DeSantis' recent actions regarding Disney and the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Finally, Jay and Brad will be discussing President Biden's plan to call for a billionaire tax and a bigger levy on stock buybacks. Don't miss out on this packed episode of our show, as we bring you up-to-date on the latest political and policy news.  Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).