# Hour 1: How would we square cutting Social Security for American citizens but funding benefits for illegals?

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Podcast: [Newell Normand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newell-normand-2482167)
Published: 2026-07-01T16:04:45+00:00
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## Resource

This hour, Newell points out how Social Security benefits that American citizens are relying on are at risk while efforts are being made to fund benefits for illegal immigrants and support sanctuary cities. Then, Rachel Sheffield of The Heritage Foundation joins the show to explore the economic, cultural, and social forces reshaping marriage in America and whether today’s generation is waiting for a lifestyle their parents never had.

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