# Midday Mobile | Tripp Pittman on Federal Spending, Medicaid Expansion and America’s Growing Debt | September 15, 2026

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Published: 2026-09-15T18:42:30+00:00
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## Resource

Former Alabama State Senator Tripp Pittman joins Midday Mobile for a wide-ranging conversation on government spending, inflation and the nation’s growing debt. Pittman weighs in on the idea of sending Americans a $5,000 “dividend,” why he believes continued deficit spending could create even greater economic problems, and what rising Treasury yields could mean for the country’s finances. He also discusses U.S. involvement overseas and the risks of further military escalation. Closer to home, Pittman breaks down Alabama’s decision not to expand Medicaid, the costs associated with the program, and why health care spending remains one of the biggest challenges facing both state and federal budgets.

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