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Hosted by popular national radio host, podcaster and political commentator Ben Ferguson,&nbsp;The 47 Morning Update spotlights the latest news and political headlines, with a special focus on the President's administration, policies, and agenda.
Join Ben for unfiltered insights, exclusive interviews, and honest commentary you won&rsquo;t get from the mainstream media. Ben takes you behind the scenes, covering the issues shaping America today - straight from the President&rsquo;s Oval Office.
Don&rsquo;t miss a single episode. New updates drop daily, Monday through Saturday. Subscribe now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you listen to podcasts&mdash;be informed, stay ahead, and join Ben on The 47 Morning Update!

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

If you hate the liberal media but love the 47th President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.

If you hate the liberal media but love the&nbsp;47th&nbsp;President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.

THIS PODCAST GIVE YOU WHAT THE BIASED MEDIA WON'T!

The Ben Ferguson Podcast

Introducing: The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

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1. Scale of Fraud
Over 1 million ACA enrollees allegedly have no Social Security number on file
~$10 billion per year in taxpayer losses due to fraud or improper enrollment
3 million fraudulent enrollments reportedly already removed
Up to 6–7 million questionable enrollments potentially under investigation

2. Types of Fraud


Missing identity verification
Enrollment without Social Security numbers


Phantom enrollments
People enrolled without their knowledge


Stolen or fake identities
Applications submitted using fabricated or stolen information


Income misrepresentation
Inflated or false income data to qualify for larger subsidies


Duplicate enrollments
Individuals enrolled multiple times


Agent/broker misconduct
Insurance agents allegedly enrolling people fraudulently to receive commissions

3. Explanation for Why It Happened
Safeguards and verification systems were weakened intentionally
Fraud was enabled or tolerated due to political motives
Growth in ACA enrollment (from ~10 million to ~22 million) is partly due to loosened rules rather than legitimate demand

4. Government Response
Reinstating verification requirements
Investigating fraudulent brokers
Canceling improper policies
Attempting to recover lost funds
Preventing future fraud ahead of enrollment periods

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1. Scale of Fraud
<ul>
<li>Over 1 million ACA enrollees allegedly have no Social Security number on file</li>
<li>~$10 billion per year in taxpayer losses due to fraud or improper enrollment</li>
<li>3 million fraudulent enrollments reportedly already removed</li>
<li>Up to 6&ndash;7 million questionable enrollments potentially under investigation</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Types of Fraud
<ol>
<li>
Missing identity verification
<ul>
<li>Enrollment without Social Security numbers</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Phantom enrollments
<ul>
<li>People enrolled without their knowledge</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Stolen or fake identities
<ul>
<li>Applications submitted using fabricated or stolen information</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Income misrepresentation
<ul>
<li>Inflated or false income data to qualify for larger subsidies</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Duplicate enrollments
<ul>
<li>Individuals enrolled multiple times</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Agent/broker misconduct
<ul>
<li>Insurance agents allegedly enrolling people fraudulently to receive commissions</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<hr>
3. Explanation for Why It Happened
<ul>
<li>Safeguards and verification systems were weakened intentionally</li>
<li>Fraud was enabled or tolerated due to political motives</li>
<li>Growth in ACA enrollment (from ~10 million to ~22 million) is partly due to loosened rules rather than legitimate demand</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Government Response
<ul>
<li>Reinstating verification requirements</li>
<li>Investigating fraudulent brokers</li>
<li>Canceling improper policies</li>
<li>Attempting to recover lost funds</li>
<li>Preventing future fraud ahead of enrollment periods</li>
</ul>
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Ghost Enrollees Haunt Obamacare as $10 Billion Fraud Crisis Erupts

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1. American Patriotism and National Identity

America should celebrate its history and achievements as it approaches its 250th anniversary. There are 2 contrasting views of the country:
A patriotic view that recognizes America's accomplishments while learning from past mistakes.
A critical view, which the speaker associates with portions of the political left, that focuses on America's shortcomings and allegedly seeks to undermine traditional American values.

2. U.S.–Israel Relationship

The relationship between the United States and Israel. Israel is America's greatest ally and emphasizing shared values such as:
Democracy
Freedom
Faith
Resilience

3. Criticism of the Democratic Party
The Democratic Party is increasingly influenced by socialist and communist ideologies.
Some progressive candidates are moving the party away from traditional Democratic values.
Moderate Democrats should resist what is described as a "hostile takeover" of their party by more radical elements.

4. Anti-Communist Message
Cuba
Soviet Union (Russia)
China
Vietnam
Cambodia
Venezuela
North Korea

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1. American Patriotism and National Identity
America should celebrate its history and achievements as it approaches its 250th anniversary. There are 2 contrasting views of the country:
<ul>
<li>A patriotic view that recognizes America's accomplishments while learning from past mistakes.</li>
<li>A critical view, which the speaker associates with portions of the political left, that focuses on America's shortcomings and allegedly seeks to undermine traditional American values.</li>
</ul>
2. U.S.&ndash;Israel Relationship
The relationship between the United States and Israel. Israel is America's greatest ally and emphasizing shared values such as:
<ul>
<li>Democracy</li>
<li>Freedom</li>
<li>Faith</li>
<li>Resilience</li>
</ul>
3. Criticism of the Democratic Party
<ul>
<li>The Democratic Party is increasingly influenced by socialist and communist ideologies.</li>
<li>Some progressive candidates are moving the party away from traditional Democratic values.</li>
<li>Moderate Democrats should resist what is described as a "hostile takeover" of their party by more radical elements.</li>
</ul>
4. Anti-Communist Message
<ul>
<li>Cuba</li>
<li>Soviet Union (Russia)</li>
<li>China</li>
<li>Vietnam</li>
<li>Cambodia</li>
<li>Venezuela</li>
<li>North Korea</li>
</ul>
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As America Turns 250, WHY do Democrats now HATE Everything we Stand For

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Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athletes
SCOTUS's decision regarding transgender participation in women's sports.
The ruling is protecting fairness for female athletes and preserving opportunities such as scholarships, championships, and athletic records.


Democratic Response
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker defended protections for transgender youth and arguing that the issue affects very few athletes compared with broader public policy concerns.
The Democratic support for transgender athletes is evidence that the party intends to make the issue part of its midterm-election strategy.


Legal Arguments
Portions of oral arguments from a court cases show competing legal viewpoints:

One side argues biological sex creates athletic advantages that justify separate female competitions.
The other side argues that hormone treatment may mitigate those advantages and that blanket restrictions may unfairly discriminate against transgender athletes.
Election Implications
Transgender sports policies will likely remain a significant political issue, alongside topics such as the economy, immigration, and inflation, as both political parties view the issue as energizing their supporters.

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<ol>
<li>
Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athletes
<ul>
<li>SCOTUS's decision regarding transgender participation in women's sports.</li>
<li>The ruling is protecting fairness for female athletes and preserving opportunities such as scholarships, championships, and athletic records.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Democratic Response
<ul>
<li>Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker defended protections for transgender youth and arguing that the issue affects very few athletes compared with broader public policy concerns.</li>
<li>The Democratic support for transgender athletes is evidence that the party intends to make the issue part of its midterm-election strategy.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Legal Arguments
<ul>
<li>Portions of oral arguments from a court cases show competing legal viewpoints:
<ul>
<li>One side argues biological sex creates athletic advantages that justify separate female competitions.</li>
<li>The other side argues that hormone treatment may mitigate those advantages and that blanket restrictions may unfairly discriminate against transgender athletes.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<ol>
<li>Election Implications
<ul>
<li>Transgender sports policies will likely remain a significant political issue, alongside topics such as the economy, immigration, and inflation, as both political parties view the issue as energizing their supporters.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
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Democrats Double Down on Trans Athletes Ahead of Midterms

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