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EPISODE · Oct 7, 2025 · 1H 1M

Will TrumpRx Really Lower America's Sky High Prescription Drug Costs?

from The Politics of New America · host Haunted Mouse Productions

Lowering prescription drug costs for Americans was one of Trump's populist campaign promises. Now that promise has taken shape as TrumpRx, a website launching in 2026 that intends to connect American's with direct to consumer prices for prescription drugs. Could this new initiative finally bring down America's sky high prescription drug costs? And will Trump's bullying tactics finally benefit everyday American's by bringing the big pharmaceutical companies to heel? Also on the show, we look the implications of Hegseth's military meeting and how it could force thousands of women and people of colour out of the armed forces. We also check in on the government shutdown and the hyper partisan messaging coming from federal agencies.The Politics of New America explores and explains the policies of the American federal government in this era of radical change. Straight talk, sharp takes — and the context you need to see how politicians keep rewriting the rules of democracy.🎧 Full episode on YouTube, Spotify + Apple: https://linktr.ee/politicsofnewamerica  Subscribe for more sharp political analysis.Get one month free of Leverage Assistant → https://www.leverageassistants.com?via=hauntedmouse

Lowering prescription drug costs for Americans was one of Trump's populist campaign promises. Now that promise has taken shape as TrumpRx, a website launching in 2026 that intends to connect American's with direct to consumer prices for prescription drugs. Could this new initiative finally bring down America's sky high prescription drug costs? And will Trump's bullying tactics finally benefit everyday American's by bringing the big pharmaceutical companies to heel? Also on the show, we look the implications of Hegseth's military meeting and how it could force thousands of women and people of colour out of the armed forces. We also check in on the government shutdown and the hyper partisan messaging coming from federal agencies.The Politics of New America explores and explains the policies of the American federal government in this era of radical change. Straight talk, sharp takes — and the context you need to see how politicians keep rewriting the rules of democracy.🎧 Full episode on YouTube, Spotify + Apple: https://linktr.ee/politicsofnewamerica  Subscribe for more sharp political analysis.Get one month free of Leverage Assistant → https://www.leverageassistants.com?via=hauntedmouse

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