{"podcast":{"title":"Verdict with Ted Cruz","slug":"verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306","podcast_index_feed_id":108306,"rss_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541/podcast.rss","website_url":"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-verdict-with-ted-cruz-56253661/","image_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541/image.jpg?t=1665530564&size=Large","author":"iHeartPodcasts","episode_count":1184,"summary":"Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On \"Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. \"Verdict with Ted Cruz\" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T14:23:23.174064+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306"},"episode":{"title":"Jill Biden’s ‘Stroke Scare’ sent Joe to Waffle House, U.S. Shipyards Roar Back to Life & Is NIL Killing College Athletics Week In Review","slug":"jill-biden-s-stroke-scare-sent-joe-to-waffle-house-u-s-shipyards-roar-back-to-life-is-nil-killing-college-athletics-week-in-review","published_at":"2026-06-06T07:40:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306/jill-biden-s-stroke-scare-sent-joe-to-waffle-house-u-s-shipyards-roar-back-to-life-is-nil-killing-college-athletics-week-in-review","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306","url":"https://omny.fm/shows/verdict-with-ted-cruz-1/jill-biden-s-stroke-scare-sends-joe-to-waffle-house-u-s-shipyards-roar-back-to-life-is-nil-killing-college-athletics-week-in-review","audio_url":"https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/mgln.ai/e/28/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/715f8dc1-7d5e-46ed-a8c1-b44600641049/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541","summary":"1. Jill Biden and President Joe Biden Jill Biden’s remarks about President Biden’s debate performance. She feared he may have been having a stroke, arguing that: Her actions afterward (campaign event, public praise, restaurant visit) contradict that concern. This suggests either exaggeration or dishonesty. Claims that President Biden experienced cognitive decline. Allegations that political leaders and media knowingly concealed this. Media organizations and Democratic officials were aware of Biden’s alleged condition. There was a coordinated effort to hide or minimize it. They frame this as an example of: Political power being prioritized over transparency. A broader credibility problem in U.S. politics. 2. U.S. Shipbuilding and National Security Key points: Heavy reliance on foreign-built ships is presented as a national security risk . A major funding initiative (~$24 billion) for the U.S. Coast Guard is described. Investment includes: New ships and helicopters Arctic icebreakers Shipyard construction (notably in Texas) Claimed benefits: Increased domestic manufacturing Job creation (thousands of jobs) Strategic competition with China and Russia in the Arctic The senator describes: Internal negotiations over where shipbuilding contracts would go (Texas vs. Louisiana). Involvement of the White House and President Trump (in this narrative timeline). Emphasis is placed on: Negotiation strategy Achieving a “win-win” outcome Expanding production beyond initial goals 3. College Sports Crisis and NIL Issues Problems identified: Escalating athlete compensation (tens of millions per team) Transfer portal instability Financial losses for universities Elimination of non-revenue sports (e.g., tennis, Olympic sports) Proposed solution: A bipartisan b…","meta_description":"1. Jill Biden and President Joe Biden Jill Biden’s remarks about President Biden’s debate performance. 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