# “Affordability” Buzzword EXPOSED, Trump Cuts Costs + Rubio Drops Cuba Bombshell  - May 21 Hr 1

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Podcast: [The Joe Pags Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joe-pags-show-4835546)
Published: 2026-05-22T01:04:00+00:00
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“Affordability” is suddenly the favorite word of politicians and legacy media, but Joe Pags asks what they’re actually doing about it. He breaks down how the Trump administration says it’s cutting costs for everyday Americans by rolling back Biden-era regulations that added expenses to energy, business, and daily life. Then, Marco Rubio delivers strong remarks on Cuba that could surprise a lot of people, as tensions with the communist regime and questions about U.S. policy toward the island heat up again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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