# Social Security in Crisis & A Warning for the U.S. About Socialism

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Podcast: [3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & Commentary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/3-martini-lunch-political-humor-commentary-479527)
Published: 2026-06-30T16:00:03+00:00
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Join Jim and Greg for this special Tuesday 3 Martini Lunch . Today, they each focus on three stories that slipped through the cracks of media coverage and deserve a lot more attention, both at home and abroad. First, Jim highlights just how dire the health of Social Security is, how big of a loss recipients are likely to suffer, and whether either party has any good ideas of how to deal with this. Greg hopes American voters are paying at least a little bit of attention to elections in Latin america, where in nation after nation, voters are giving socialists the boot. Will we learn the lessons they're trying to teach us. Next, Jim updates the Russia-Ukraine war, including the ominous trend of Russian drones attacking Eastern European nations beyond Ukraine. Will the Trump administration address this issue? Meanwhile, Greg praises federal prosecutors for charging members of Antifa for plotting to impede ICE in Minneapolis. But he slams local prosecutors for not pursuing charges against the anti-ICE invaders of Cities Church. Finally, Jim explains how Joe Biden's misguided promises of student loan debt forgiveness actually made life financially harder for those who took out the loans. Greg calls out the "independent" U.S. Senate candidates in Nebraska and Montana for fundraising through the left's Act Blue apparatus. Please visit our great sponsors: IncogniTake control of your digital footprint today. Use code 3ML at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/3ML HomeServeFor 50% less your first year, go to https://HomeServe.com/Martini to find the plan that’s right for you. Savings compared to renewal price. Void in Florida. New episodes every weekday. 👉 Subscribe to the show so you never miss a moment. Follow us for more daily clips, updates, and…

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