# Talarico's Reversal, Walz Fraud Fallout, and Social Security's Countdown | Last Call

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Published: 2026-06-13T10:00:03+00:00
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Welcome to Last Call , a look at the biggest stories Jim and Greg covered over the past week on the 3 Martini Lunch. This week they discuss Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's reversal on transgender surgeries for minors, a congressional report showing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz repeatedly failed or refused to stop rampant fraud, Social Security running dry by 2032, and the Congressional Baseball Game. First, Jim and Greg examine the hypocrisy of James Talarico, who now suddenly opposes gender reassignment surgery for minors. In 2023, he argued against a bill that would ban “medical and surgical procedures” for minors with gender dysphoria. They also address recent reports that Talarico dated two of his staffers. Next, they review a House Oversight Committee report that alleges Gov. Walz and his administration ignored repeated warnings from whistleblowers about massive fraud and, in some cases, retaliated against those who raised concerns. Next, they cover the looming threat of the Social Security trust fund running dry by 2032. Despite a national debt of $39 trillion, cuts to entitlements remain deeply unpopular with voters, preventing any political solution. But soon politicians will not have a choice. Finally, they highlight Wednesday’s Congressional Baseball Game, and how the media rarely mention the 2017 shooting at a GOP practice that nearly killed Rep. Steve Scalise. Please visit our great sponsors: Incogni Take control of your digital footprint today. Use code 3ML at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/3ML Noble Gold Download the free investor kit. No pressure. No obligation. Just the information. https://noblegoldinvestments.com/3ml Fast Growing Trees Better plants, better growing, and an extra 20% off with code MARTI…

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