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Texas redistricting Drama
Tarrif Rebates? Senator Josh Hawley has a proposal to do just people are split!
State Representative George Hruza will join us this hour to talk about this attack in Clayton. - It’s not just in Saint Louis, wait until you hear the stats on anti-semetic crime in MO.
We’ll talk crime and the how the Democrats sit squarely behind the drivers seat.
Economy and a book everyone in America should read.
SEGMENT 1.1
Clip 1 IL will do what ever it takes.
Colbert Cals out IL gerrymandering.
De Texas Rep Gene Wu lies about the US Constitution
Texas Redistricting Drama
More than 50 Texas House Democrats have fled the state to try to stop Republican state lawmakers from redrawing congressional districts maps that could help the GOP flip five Democratic seats during the 2026 midterm elections.
A majority of the remaining members of the Republican-controlled Texas House have voted to track down and arrest their absent colleagues through civil warrants signed by House Speaker Dustin Burrows – a largely symbolic move since the warrants can only apply in Texas. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to ask a court to declare that Democrats who fled essentially vacated their seats. Legal experts say it’s “inconsistent with the Texas Constitution” to argue a quorum break qualifies as abandoning an office.
LULAC v. Perry (2006)
Full case name: League of United Latin American Citizens v. Perry, 548 U.S. 399 (2006)
Issue: Was Texas’s 2003 mid-decade redistricting plan constitutional?
Ruling:
✔️ Yes, states can redraw congressional maps mid-decade, not just after the census.
Pritsker is looking at running for President so this is his rally the troops moment.
Pritzker running for a 3rd term as Governor amid rumors he will run for President.
ABC - “Gerrymandering, once a feared accusation, has now become a battle cry.”
SEGMENT 1.2
Clip 10 Ted Nugent wants his money back
Hawley’s Dodge Payout
Josh Hawley wants $600 tax credits for most Americans but runs into GOP pushback
Proposal:
Introduced as the American Worker Rebate Act, the plan would distribute a refundable tax credit of at least $600 per adult and child funded by tariff revenue. A family of four could receive at least $2,400, with phases out above income thresholds (single filers $75 K; joint filers $150 K) (WVTM+15Kiplinger+15Missouri Independent+15.)
Tariff revenue is projected between $113B to $150B in fiscal 2025, but the cost of rebates could reach $140–150B or more annually WVTM+2New York Post+2.
Summary of the Bill: What It ProposesFunding Source
The bill taps tariff revenue—duties collected on imported goods under the current administration—as its sole funding mechanism (Facebook+15Kiplinger+15New York Post+15.)
Rebate Structure
Provides each eligible individual with a refundable tax credit of at least $600, plus $600 per dependent child. A household of four would receive a minimum of $2,400. If tariff revenues exceed projections, the per-person credit could increase proportionally (Money+6Kiplinger+6FOX 7 Austin+6.)
Critics’ view:
Leading Republican senators (e.g., Ron Johnson, Rand Paul, Cynthia Lummis) strongly oppose the rebate, stating that given a $36–37 trillion national debt and ongoing deficits, using the revenue to pay down debt—or invest in reserves—is a wiser choice (Investopedia+4Business Insider+4Straight Arrow News+4.)
Experts warn that rebate checks stimulate consumer demand just as officials combat inflation, potentially worsening price pressures created by tariffs themselves (New York Post+13Missouri Independent+13Straight Arrow News+13.)
Analysts—including from fiscal-conservative groups like Our Republican Legacy—say rebating the tariff collections violates principles of fiscal responsibility and squander an opportunity to reduce interest costs and future obligations (yahoo.com+15Missouri Independent+15New York Post+15.)
SEGMENT 1.3
State Representative George Hruza
District 089
Republican
Elected:2024
Counties:St. Louis
Clayton Fire Being Investigatee As Anti-Semetic hate-Crime
The Clayton Police Department is investigating an early morning fire as a hate crime.
Police responded to the 7500 block of Westmoreland Avenue shortly after 3 a.m. Tuesday to find three vehicles with damage from a fire that appeared to be deliberately set. Officers also found antisemitic graffiti in the roadway.
No one was injured, and police believe the victim was specifically targeted.
St. Louis Jewish Light - The number of antisemitic incidents more than doubled last year, shooting up particularly following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, according to the Anti-Defamation League’s annual audit. Locally, the Jewish community in Missouri experienced an unprecedented increase in antisemitic incidents. With 125 incidents of antisemitic vandalism and harassment in 2023, Missouri incidents soared to 317 percent above the previous record of 30, set in 2022.
SEGMENT 2.1
Crime in America
Clip 02 Woman attacked in Cincinnati speaks out
Clip 03 5 Pam Bondi - Liberal districts issued 35 of the 40 injections blocking Trump
Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in America (by Violent Crime Rate)
St. Louis, Missouri – Approx. 877 violent crimes per 100K, highest nationwide Get Safe And Sound+10Police1+10Security.org+10.
Memphis, Tennessee – Around 871 per 100K, known for gang violence, carjackings, and property crime Police1ArcadianAI.
Rockford, Illinois – Roughly 835 per 100K, with high incidents of violent assault and robbery Wikipedia+15Police1+15Security.org+15.
Baltimore, Maryland – High gun violence and assaults push violent crime rate to about 1,784 per 100K in some rankings ArcadianAI.
Detroit, Michigan – Violent crime ranks around 1,840 per 100K, driven by shootings, thefts, and aggravated assault ArcadianAI.
Little Rock, Arkansas – Violent crime near 1,646 per 100K, notably robberies and assaults ArcadianAI.
Cleveland, Ohio – Approximately 1,601 per 100K, with elevated auto theft, domestic violence, and street crime ArcadianAI.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Violent crime around 1,578 per 100K, including shootings and retail thefts ArcadianAI. REPUBLICAN
Alexandria, Louisiana (some lists include it as a metro) – Frequently cited with high violent crime rates in broader U.S. News analyses nypost.com+15realestate.usnews.com+15nypost.com+15.
Other possible entries: Cities such as Oakland (CA), Philadelphia (PA), New Orleans (LA), and Washington D.C. often rank in top dangerous tiers depending on methodology Audacy.
Factors that put you on the path to jail
1. No-Father Households
Among youths incarcerated in the U.S., approximately 85% come from father-absent households, compared to around 20 times the national average behavioral risk baseline
Children raised by single mothers are significantly more likely to face behavioral challenges, drop out of school, or end up involved in the justice system Wikipedia.
1. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)The EITC is a refundable tax credit for low- to moderate-income workers, especially those with children.
It provides more generous benefits to single parents at certain income levels than to married couples with the same number of children and combined income.
EXAMPLE: In 2024, a single mother with two kids earning $20,000/year might receive the maximum EITC.
If she marries someone earning $25,000/year, their combined income might disqualify them from the full credit — resulting in a loss of several thousand dollars in benefits.
EXAMPLE A single mother earning $1,500/month might receive $400 in SNAP. If she marries a working partner, combined income could eliminate her SNAP benefits entirely. (Supplementle Nutrition Assistance)
2. High School Dropouts
68% of state prison inmates did not complete high school, in stark contrast to lower rates among the general population National Center for Education.
High school dropouts represent roughly 68% of the prison population, while only accounting for a minority of the general adult population.
Dropping out raises the risk of incarceration by an estimated 8-fold compared to graduates.
3. Low Literacy Skills
Over 70% of incarcerated individuals read at or below a 4th-grade level, illustrating the strong connection between low literacy and criminal justice involvement.
Studies show that individuals who struggle with literacy by third or fourth grade are 20 times more likely to be incarcerated over their lifetime. Literacy Mid-SouthGovernor's Early Literacy Foundation.
SEGMENT 2.2
The Economy
CPI Inflation (June 2025)
Headline CPI rose 2.7%
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 73,000 jobs in July, marking a substantial slowdown compared to expectations (~110,000)
May and June employment figures were revised down by a total of 258,000 jobs
GDP Growth (Q2 2025 Advance Estimate)
Real GDP rebounded with a 3.0% annualized increase in Q2, following a –0.5% contraction in Q1
$2 million grant to study kids looking at Facebook ads about food
$12 Million on a Las Vegas Pickleball Complex
$10 billion on maintaining, leasing, and furnishing almost entirely empty buildings
$419,470 to determine if lonely rats seek cocaine more than happy rats
$3 Million for ‘Girl-Centered Climate Action’ in Brazil
$700 million pandemic-era loan
$20 million on “Ahlan Simsim” a new Sesame Street show in Iraq
1. With inflation creeping back up, are we out of the woods—or is this just a pause before another spike?
2. The latest jobs report came in way below expectations—what does that tell you about where the economy is really headed
3. There’s talk of more rebates or stimulus-type policies—do you think this helps or hurts long-term economic health?
4. As someone who’s been in both government and finance, what concerns you most about federal economic policy right now?
5. What advice are you giving your clients right now when it comes to investing in this economic environment?
5. Do you think either political party has the right long-term plan for the economy?
No. Neither one of them is reversing the trend.
Spending.
SEGMENT 2.3
BOOK TO READ: The Vanishing American Adult
America has created a generation of “perpetual adolescents” because parents, educators, and policymakers have intentionally or passively allowed youth to avoid the responsibilities, hardships, and disciplines that produce maturity—and it’s weakening the country.
Flee Age Segregation.
Embrace Work Pain. Work ethic is inevitable - your kids will have one.
Consume less. Deep Work by Cal Newport.
Build a bookshelf. Read more - create a family cannon - the books that define you.
Make America and Idea again. Don’t seek protection from ideas.
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