Missiles or Medicine? The $200 Billion Choice That Will Change American Healthcare
The Pentagon has asked Congress for a $200 billion supplemental defense budget, a sum that eclipses the entire annual budget of the Department of Health and Human Services. At the same time, the administration proposes an $18 billion cut to the National Institutes of Health and a $3.6 billion reduction to the CDC, while trimming Medicare and ACA programs. The author argues that the opportunity cost of this request could fully fund the NIH for four years, eliminate the VA’s $170 billion infrastructure backlog, and clear veteran claims. The piece frames the spending clash as a choice between lethal capability and public health longevity.
BAM SubstackaPalooza
In this chaotic, free‑form episode titled "BAM SubstackaPalooza," host Cliff and guests—including podiatric surgeon Dr. Eric Lulove—debate the broken U.S. healthcare system and the case for universal coverage. Dr. Lulove shares his background as a foot and ankle surgeon and...
BAM SubstackaPalooza
In this episode, host Lawrence and guest Olga, a senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, discuss the pervasive influence of Russian disinformation on U.S. politics, highlighting its evolution from early experiments in Ukraine to recent amplification of...
BAM SubstackaPalooza Is This Wednesday — 12 Hours. 20+ Guests. 11AM - 11PM ET.
Blue Amp Media’s BAM SubstackaPalooza is a 12‑hour live event on March 18, running from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, hosted on Substack. The marathon features over twenty political commentators, journalists, and activists, including Steve Schmidt, Malcolm Nance, and Chris Matthews....