# Episode 71: Home Runs and Healthcare

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Podcast: [Fresh Freedom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresh-freedom-6168157)
Published: 2026-06-12T14:51:12+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2350

## Resource

- Filmed 6/11/26 - In this episode of Fresh Freedom, Paul Teller joins me for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from the Congressional Baseball Game to the biggest policy battles facing Congress. We start by discussing this year's Congressional Baseball Game, the unique relationships it builds across party lines, and why it's one of the most enduring traditions on Capitol Hill. From there, we dive into the recent passage of Reconciliation 2.0, why many conservatives believe it missed important opportunities, and what should be included in a potential Reconciliation 3.0 package. We discuss healthcare affordability, price transparency, government waste, Planned Parenthood funding, and the reforms needed to put patients back in control of their healthcare decisions. We also examine the challenge of delivering meaningful conservative victories while Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House, and what voters expect from unified government. Finally, we discuss recent developments involving Iran, President Trump's foreign policy strategy, and the debate within the conservative movement over America's role abroad. Follow the Podcast Here: https://www.youtube.com/@freshfreedompodcast https://rumble.com/c/c-2453760 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gkOsKdfx2W1djarqenqTo?si=61ea99b178b44c4b https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fresh-freedom/id1674604542 Our Social Media Handles: @PTeller https://x.com/PTeller @RepEricBurlison https://x.com/RepEricBurlison @nlucas0 https://x.com/nlucas0

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