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The Senate passed the final version of the tax bill early Wednesday morning. It overhauls the tax code and cuts corporate tax rates, but Democrats and critics say the plan will primarily benefit the wealthy and corporations. The GOP has argued that by cutting taxes for corporations, businesses will reinvest their savings in their workers by raising wages. But Williams and Steinberg explain why the GOP numbers just don't add up.  Also, will the CHIP program needs to be funded by Dec. 31st. The bi-partisan program provides health insurance coverage for just shy of nine million children whose families have too much income to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to afford the cost of insurance. It is increasingly used by families whose employer-provided insurance is too expensive. CHIP is provided for free or the program's premiums are pegged to an amount based on a family's annual income. CHIP has come into the news lately because Congress has not yet reauthorized its funding mechanism and, as a result, state

This week on The Politically Incorrect Podcast powered by Voterheads.com We do a deep dive into what happened today as the FCC changed the way we stream video for the next four years if not forever. Despite overwhelming opposition from Congress, technical experts, advocacy organizations and, of course, the American people, the FCC has voted to eliminate 2015’s Open Internet Order and the net neutrality protections it established. As expected, the vote was 3 to 2 along party lines, with Chairman Ajit Pai and Republican Commissioners Brendan Carr and Michael O’Rielly voting in favor of the order, and Democratic Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Jessica Rosenworcel voting against. We also try to make sense of the proposed GOP Tax plan that could be passed as soon as next week.

Tal Heinrich of i24News gave me a real insiders view of what it means to both Isreal and the Middle East to have the United States Embassy moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. President Donald Trump made the announcement keeping a campaign promise and in the process starting a controversy But listen to Tal who talks about why the move might just be the right thing to do after all. Remember that The Politically Incorrect. Podcast is powered http://voterheads.com   be sure to check them out.   

Alan J. Steinberg served as Regional Administrator of Region 2 EPA during the administration of former President George W. Bush. Region 2 EPA consists of the states of New York and New Jersey, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, He a New York-based political analyst who is a writer and frequent radio and TV commentator. He also is on the political science faculty of Monmouth University. Alan and host Jim Williams talk about the new series of sexual allegations; they look at the possibility of the GOP pushing through a budget deal that only 27 percent of the country supports. Also, will the government shutdown come at the end of next week? These are a few topics that Alan and Jim tackle. A big announcement from Karl McCollester our new partner Voterheads.com. We get to know Karl and his great new service.  

On this week’s Politically Incorrect Podcast, Alan Steinberg and I do a deep dive into the Alabama senate race. We think that the good people are not stupid enough to send a man like Roy Moore to Washington. But if we have learned one thing it there is a chance Moore will get elected and that would be bad for Alabama and for the United States. The Alabama Senate race between Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones, a special election to be held on November 12th. At the moment the Democrat Jones has taken a slight lead in the race. He is talking about the issues and steering clear of anything relating to his opponent.   Moore is the firebrand politician who at last count five women have accused him of sexual assault, including molesting one who was only 14 years old at the time. The Business Insider has done a great job of listing and giving background of those brave ladies. PLEASE READ. Meanwhile, on the Democratic side Sen. Al Franken, accused of groping and kissing a radio host 11 years ago, recentl

As we know the recent series of wildfires that struck northern California's wine country and portions of the foothills northeast of Sacramento on Oct. 8 has generated more than $3.3 billion in covered losses, with the vast majority occurring in wine country. There is, however, some very good news and that is Napa Valley and the rest of the wine country is back in business but they need your help. Our guest is Ryan MacDonnell of Round Pond Winery a family owned business located in the beautiful Napa Valley of California.   She tells us that this a great time to visit the Napa Valley, see the wine being made and at the same time help support the area that is starting the rebuilding process. We want everyone to support Round Pond all of the wonderful spots in California's wine country. If you can't visit then go online and buy some wine. Also from last week our exclusive with  Joseph Hammond. Here is his outstanding full story on the threat of Boca Haram, from the Urban News Service can be found here.     

In an EXCLUSIVE PODCAST, Investigative reporterJoseph Hammond and our terrorism insider gives us some stunning news about Florida Rep. Frederika Wilson (D). Most of the country did not know who she was until Rep Wilson accused President Donald Trump of making insensitive remarks in a condolence call to the widow of an American soldier killed in Niger.   But her connection to the military’s often secretive work in work in Niger came as little surprise to intelligence officers who know the Florida Congresswoman as a long-time supporter of U.S. counter-terrorism missions in Africa. Since her election to the House in 2001, Wilson has become one of the staunchest advocates for U.S. support in the fight against the jihadist group Boko Haram.   Hammond talks about Rep. Wilson’s concern over how Boko Haram might play a role in the fanning flames of discontentment in the some of the United States most volatile inner cities, much in the same way ISIS has done in self-radicalizing American citizens.   

Alan J. Steinberg, is a political analyst and former member of the George W. Bush administration as the leader of the EPA's Region 2 -- New York and New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as eight federally recognized Indian nations.   Topics include the NFL Vs. President Donald Trump, and will President Trump, in the end, accept the bi-partisan health care bill put forth between Senate Health Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Sen. Patty Murray (Wash.), the ranking Democrat on the committee? Listen to Steinberg and Williams as they make politics entertaining, fun and informative.   

One of the top experts on the Middle East, Joseph Hammond of the American Media Institute talks about how a key airbase in Turkey could be a problem for America in their fight against ISIS. You can read his report on the base and hear why it is so important to the region. here. You can also get a deal from Amazon details right here.  

My guest this week is Mike Donovan the president of Nexus Services. He was in Charlottesville, Virginia last week defending the peaceful protestors during a violent weekend as white supremacists, neo-Nazi’s and members of the KKK marched on that beautiful and quiet city.   Remember that The Politically Incorrect Podcast is powered by Amazon Prime and Amazon Prime Channels with HBO Now. .  

President Trump has some big wins in the Middle East before he has his first meeting On this edition of the Politically Incorrect Podcast, my guest is Joseph Hammond who is from the American Media Institute. He is a senior at AMI writer and just returned from the Middle East where he found that President Donald Trump has had some success without even having his first meeting on the first foreign trip of his presidency. We have a very interesting and entertaining chat about how things in the Middle East will likely go well for President Trump.

WHILE PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PAUL RYAN WERE CELEBRATING THE PASSING OF THE AMERICAN HEATH CARE ACT BY A SLIM MARGIN OF 217-213 IN THE HOUSE TODAY. THE FIRST STEP THE REPEAL OF OBAMACARE. THE DETAILS OF THE NEW AHAC HAS PLENTY OF QUESTION MARKS AND CHIEF AMONG THEM ARE THE STATUS OF PRE-EXSISTING CONDITIONS, WOMENS HEALTH ISSUES AND PLENTY OF OTHER THINGS TO TALK ABOUT. CONGRESSMAN CHARLIE CRIST WHO REPRESENTS FLORIDA’S SERVES 13TH DISTRICT. THE DEMOCRATS IS FAR FROM IMPRESSED WITH THE BILL TO SAY THE LEAST. HE SPOKE TO ME OM HIS WAY TO CAST A NO VOTE AGAINST THE GOP HEALTHCARE BILL. 

Congressman Crist is the former governor of the state of Florida who now represents the states 13th district. He is a Democrat and he called the passage of the "worst legislation that he has seen in his twenty years in public service." We have a great discussion about his thoughts about the new AHCA and what might happen next in the very heated healthcare debate. 

Trump and the Saudis are fast becoming friends   By: Joseph Hammond – The American Media Institute   Improving U.S.-Saudi ties are one of the key foreign policy achievements of President Trump’s first hundred days in office. With the United States dealing with new crises in Syria and North Korea good news is always welcome.  For the complete story go to www.newstalkflorida.com 

On this edition of The Politically Incorrect Podcast, I talk with Chris King, an Orlando area businessman who is running to become the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidate for the state of Florida. While, he has never held public office he feels that his background in business and public service gives him the qualifications to run the Sunshine State. His biggest challenger will be Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, who announced he was running for governor back in February. Present Gov. Rick Scott will be leaving office in 2018, so there will also be an open field of candidates on the Republican side. As you will hear in our conversation the 38-year-old King, is not short on either confidence nor on ideas of how to make the state better.

Jim Williams is joined by author Richard Miniter from the American Media Institute A series of bills authorizing optometrists, who are not medical doctors, to perform such surgery have ignited the latest round of what critics call “the eyeball war” in Florida. On one side are optometrists who claim they are capable of performing many common procedures. On the other side are ophthalmologists, who insist that such surgery should be done only by trained and licensed medical doctors. Billions of dollars in fees are at stake in this battle, which echoes similar disputes across the country. There is also a political dimension because one of the top lobbyists for the legislation, Michael Corcoran, is the brother of Florida’s Speaker of the House, Richard Corcoran.

Jason Pye is director of public policy and legislative affairs for FreedomWorks. He joined me on this edition of The Politically Incorrect Podcast to talk about the conservative grass roots organization, opposition to the Obamacare replacement plan being advanced by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.)

On this edition of The Politically Incorrect Podcast newly minted Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist, representing Florida’s 13th Congressional District covers a great deal of ground. He talks about Healthcare, getting used to life as a member of Congress in Washington, D.C. and the impact of Immigration on Florida.

Gabby Morrongiello is the White House correspondent for the Washington Examiner. She began her career in the West Wing covering President Barack Obama and now she faces a different challenge. Gabby talks candidly about her role covering President Donald Trump and his White House team. She gives us a wonderful insight into what life is like with Press Secretary Sean Spicer. She talks about covering President Trump and how it is never a dull moment. Also, how her day can and often does take a challenging turn.

Patricia Murphy is a writer for The Daily Beast as well as Roll Call, she is a very gifted and entertaining writer who we are happy to have as a guest on The Politically Incorrect Podcast. We talk about the rebuilding of the Democratic Party, the crazy happening on Capitol Hill and if starting with the Repealing and Replacing of Obamacare could be a hill the GOP might just die on. She wrote a great Daily Beast story on how the Democrats could find-out very soon if their Resistance movement can change the party’s future. Murphy wrote about how this change could come about in of all places the state of Georgia.