Senator Mike Crapo on the Big Beautiful Bill, Scam Prevention, and His 12 Hours as Governor of Idaho

Send us Fan MailUnited States Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho, Senate Finance Chairman and former Banking Chairman, joins 13th & Park for an in-depth conversation on the “Big Beautiful Bill,” a landmark legislative package he says will cut the federal deficit by $400 billion, reduce federal spending by $1.2 trillion, protect Medicaid beneficiaries, secure America’s borders, and strengthen national defense.Senator Crapo breaks down how the bill stops a $4 trillion tax increase, delivers major tax relief, reforms entitlement programs, and provides President Trump the resources to close the border—leading to weeks of zero illegal crossings. He also discusses its boosts to national defense and its role in addressing housing affordability through bipartisan policy and regulatory reform.Crapo details his work on the TRAPS Act, creating a national task force to combat scams, coordinate law enforcement, enhance penalties, and protect Americans from increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. He also shares his push for expanded access to multi-cancer early detection technology—a blood test that can catch dozens of cancers in their earliest stages—shaped by his personal experiences with cancer in his family.Plus—hear the behind-the-scenes story of when Senator Crapo served as acting governor of Idaho for just 12 hours, his secret to a 50-year marriage, and why patience is the key to leadership.From tax and trade policy to healthcare reform, housing affordability, scam prevention, and national security, Senator Crapo offers a rare, candid look into the priorities shaping America’s future.Filmed at our Washington, D.C. studio.Chapters:0:00 Intro – Welcoming Senator Mike Crapo to 13th & Park0:21 Breaking Down the “Big Beautiful Bill” – What It Really Does for America3:18 How the Bill Stops a $4 Trillion Tax Increase & Delivers Tax Relief4:09 Border Security and National Defense Funding in the Big Beautiful Bill7:09 Tackling Housing Affordability – Bipartisan Policy and Regulatory Reform9:54 The TRAPS Act – Senator Crapo’s Plan to Fight Scammers Nationwide12:04 Multi-Cancer Early Detection Bill – A Game-Changer for Cancer Screening13:32 Acting Governor for 12 Hours – An Unlikely Idaho Political Story14:50 Marriage Advice from 50 Years with His Wife – The Power of Patience15:26 Closing Thoughts – Leadership, Service, and America’s FutureListen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow GuestX: https://x.com/mikecrapoIG: https://www.instagram.com/mikecrapoFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.