USAID Cuts Explained: What Foreign Aid Reductions Mean for America’s Global Power

In this episode of Byline with Ben Dennis (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube), we dive into the sweeping cuts to longtime humanitarian efforts at USAID and their implications for America’s global standing. Ben interviews Asher Moss, Executive Director of the Alliance for American Leadership, to discuss the fallout from recent and massive cuts to USAID. Asher provides an insider’s perspective on how these changes could impact international relations and domestic interests. Tune in to understand the stakes and why Asher says this issue should matter to every American concerned about our nation’s role on the world stage.Byline with Ben Dennis goes beyond the headlines to explore why they matter — and how they shape our lives. Journalist Ben Dennis talks with experts, community leaders, and everyday voices you might not hear elsewhere to ask the questions headlines leave behind. From politics and culture to stories shaping our neighborhoods, Byline makes sense of the world in a way that’s real, relatable, and eye-opening — no spin, no talking points, just honest conversations that make you think.⁠⁠️ ⁠⁠Listen to any episode you like here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Ben on Social Media⁠