{"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":"Major Tax Cuts for virtually EVERY American Taxpayer, plus Bringing Ship-Building & Manufacturing Jobs Back to America","slug":"major-tax-cuts-for-virtually-every-american-taxpayer-plus-bringing-ship-building-manufacturing-jobs-back-to-america","published_at":"2026-06-03T07:40:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306/major-tax-cuts-for-virtually-every-american-taxpayer-plus-bringing-ship-building-manufacturing-jobs-back-to-america","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306","url":"https://omny.fm/shows/verdict-with-ted-cruz-1/major-tax-cuts-for-virtually-every-american-taxpayer-plus-bringing-ship-building-manufacturing-jobs-back-to-america","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-af2a01167517/01301d4a-4e57-48db-95d5-b4460063a5d4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541","summary":"1. Tax Cuts 97% of tax filers received a tax cut Total relief: $82 billion Average savings: $100k–$200k earners → ~$1,250 $50k–$100k earners → ~$815 Policy features emphasized: No tax on tips No tax on overtime No tax on Social Security Expanded standard deduction 2. Media and Political Criticism The media is ignoring or hiding the benefits of the tax cuts Democrats are accused of: Misrepresenting the bill as benefiting only the wealthy Opposing policies that help workers Increase GDP: +1.2% to +1.5% projected growth over several years Put more money into households Stimulate economic activity 3. Manufacturing & Shipbuilding Segment $24+ billion investment in the Coast Guard Building Arctic icebreakers Competing with Russia and China in the Arctic Creation of: 2,000+ jobs in Texas Additional indirect jobs Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the  47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X:  https://x.com/tedcruz X:  https://x.com/benfergusonshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.","meta_description":"1. Tax Cuts 97% of tax filers received a tax cut Total relief: $82 billion Average savings: $100k–$200k earners → ~$1,250 $50k–$100k earn…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1925,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306/episodes/major-tax-cuts-for-virtually-every-american-taxpayer-plus-bringing-ship-building-manufacturing-jobs-back-to-america/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306/major-tax-cuts-for-virtually-every-american-taxpayer-plus-bringing-ship-building-manufacturing-jobs-back-to-america.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}