PULSE on Politics
Welcome to PULSE on Politics, the political podcast for Pulse of the Great Lakes. We are dedicated to the issues affecting the Great Lakes Basin Region and the broader national and international landscape. In a time of rising environmental and political unrest, Pulse on Politics serves as a beacon for those who care about the future of our communities, our waters, and our rights.
Through in-depth discussions and insightful analysis, we examine the intersection of policy, activism, and the environment—putting the spotlight on the Great Lakes, where the pulse of political change is felt intensely. From local challenges to national debates, we provide a platform for stories that matter, offering both critical reflections and calls to action.
Join us as we explore how the decisions we make today will define the health of our region and the future of our democracy, and yes, we here at Pulse on Politics and Pulse of the Great Lakes support a true democracy - fervently and unapologetically. Together, we’ll protect the spirit of our Great Lakes, and fight for a just, sustainable tomorrow.
PULSE on Politics
BONUS: The Big Ugly Bill Breakdown - SNAP & Medicaid (Ep1)
Welcome to The Big Ugly Bill Breakdown, a special series from Pulse on Politics that breaks down what is arguably the most destructive piece of legislation passed in modern U.S. history—H.R.1, signed on July 4th by a rogue president.
In this first episode, we start with SNAP and Medicaid; programs that feed the hungry and provide healthcare for those with the least are now being gutted in broad daylight, wrapped in language that makes it sound like reform.
But it’s not reform. It’s punishment. And millions of people are about to feel it.
We’re not just reading headlines. We’re walking you through what this bill actually does—line by line, section by section—so you understand how deep the cuts go, who’s going to suffer, and who’s cashing in while the rest of us lose what’s left of our social safety net.
This is more than a policy change. It’s a blueprint for cruelty lead by American fascists.
Subscribe and stay with us. There’s a lot more to come.
Episode Resources
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~ H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act
~ GAO SNAP Statistics
~ USDA SNAP Statistics
~ CBPP Worsening SNAP's Harsh Work Requirements
~ EPI Work Requirements for SNAP and Medicaid
~ American Progress Medicaid Cuts
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