Florida’s Voice with Drew Steele

Medicaid for Illegals? The Spin, the Facts, and the Fallout

Shutdown day 2: Democrats push to restore CDC/NIH money and Medicaid benefits that flow to illegals via hospital billing; Speaker Johnson lays out the facts. Trump and OMB weigh permanent cuts. Obamacare’s real cost surge hits wallets. Judge upholds Escambia removing And Tango Makes Three from school libraries (not a ban). Netflix’s kids programming controversy, FL-19 race updates, and more.

Shutdown Theater, Netflix Indoctrination & SCOTUS Preview

Schumer shutdown drama as Democrats spin Medicaid funds for illegals; OMB considers permanent cuts. Federal judge backs Escambia removing And Tango Makes Three. Netflix pushes woke content to kids. Florida CD-19 gets crowded. SCOTUS term preview: presidential removal power, Title IX sports, Equal Protection. Plus: SombreroGate, Byron Donalds’ $31M haul, Maxwell “Apartment,” smell-alarm clocks, and a 124-mph Camry.

Shutdown Spin, Warren’s Medicaid Lie & Maxwell House Goes Woke

The “Schumer Shutdown” heats up as Trump, Russ Vought, and Mike Johnson call out Democrats’ Medicaid scheme for illegals. Elizabeth Warren plays word games on CBS. Florida’s CD-19 race gets crowded with Catalina Lauf and Madison Cawthorn. Maxwell House rebrands to “Maxwell Apartment,” Netflix pushes pronouns in kids’ shows, and Canada plans a gun ban. Plus: SombreroGate, Rosie O’Donnell’s TDS, and Byron Donalds’ $31M haul.

Sombreros, Shutdowns, and the Medicaid Money Trail

Drew opens on the Schumer shutdown and why Dems are digging in: restoring Medicaid-style benefits for illegal immigrants via the CR. CNN calls it “nuance,” Rep. Randy Fine brings receipts, and the VP says Democrats are “cracking” because the stance is politically untenable. Drew plays AOC inviting Republicans to “negotiate with me directly” (even MSNBC laughed) while Pelosi bristles at the idea AOC is calling shots.
Plus: the WH briefing (best-dressed gets the first question 🤷‍♂️), real-world hospital incentives explained by a California lobbyist, and the OMB axing $8B in Green New Deal funds during the shutdown. “Sombrero-Gate” rolls on—VP says you can negotiate in good faith and have a sense of humor.
Woke News Today: Netflix kids’ shows pushing gender ideology (including Transformers: EarthSpark pronoun scene) and a church service set to “Born This Way.” Also: CNN tries a live fact-check on GOP messaging; Drew answers with state ads openly pitching Medicaid options for undocumented.

Sombrero-Gate, the Schumer Shutdown & Florida Fights Back

Drew opens with Sombrero-Gate (lighten up, America 😅) and pivots to what matters: the Schumer shutdown and why Dems are digging in—rolling Medicaid for illegal immigrants back into spending—while the House already passed a clean CR. A C-SPAN caller says what half the country’s thinking: it was a joke.
Two big Florida interviews: Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson on busting a multi-county Home Depot theft ring, the threat of Chinese-made signal jammers, the state’s move to ban possession of jammers, 10,000 new acres preserved via Rural & Family Lands, and Miami-Dade land dedicated for the Trump Presidential Library. Then Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis on exposing Broward’s $200M+ overspending, why “we can’t cut, it’ll hurt police” is a scare tactic, and how transparency can cut property taxes.
Later, Sen. Rick Scott breaks down the Senate stalemate, pushes his no budget, no pay rule, backs permanently designating Antifa as a terrorist org, and says no more last-minute omni blowouts. Plus: National Guard to Portland, OMB nukes $8B in Green New Deal funds during the shutdown, and Sheriff Grady Judd’s “McJail” masterclass. Bonus feel-good: a TV crew spots a suspect… during its own live shot.

Schumer Shutdown, Medicaid for Illegals Fight & SWFL Crime Crackdowns

Drew kicks off October with the Schumer shutdown—why the Senate’s stall is really about restoring Medicaid for illegal immigrants and undoing GOP fixes, plus what the House already passed in a clean CR. Speaker Mike Johnson and the White House team lay out the stakes, while a Michigan Dem accidentally admits the shutdown is on them.
On the ground in Florida: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno details major drug busts (fentanyl, heroin, meth, stolen guns) and a hard line on dangerous street takeovers. Then former Rep. Madison Cawthorn jumps into FL-19—why he’s running, insurance relief ideas, Everglades & fisheries, and bringing jobs to SWFL.

AI to Cure Cancer, Harvard’s $500M Trade School Deal & Pentagon Fitness Crackdown

Drew breaks down a packed news day from the Oval Office to Florida’s backyard. President Trump signs an executive order harnessing AI for pediatric cancer research, inspiring stories from young survivors and families. He also touts a $500 million Harvard deal to launch AI-driven trade schools across America—bringing skilled jobs back home.
At Quantico, the President and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth tell America’s generals it’s time to restore discipline and fitness, cutting out DEI distractions: “No more identity months, no more dudes in dresses, no more fat generals.” Cue the meltdown on The View.
In Florida: CFO Blaise Inoglia uncovers $200M of Broward County waste, proving property tax relief is possible if officials cut the bloat. New laws slash the business rent tax, increase DUI penalties, and protect utility workers. And AP Anita Padilla reports on a massive retail-theft bust tied to Chinese signal jammers plus land officially dedicated for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library in Miami-Dade.

TrumpRx, Military Readiness Reset, and Florida’s Big News Day

Drew dives into two huge headlines: the White House unveiling TrumpRx—with Pfizer agreeing to offer major discounts under a “most-favored-nation” pricing push—and a blunt military readiness reset that ditches DEI distractions for fitness, standards, and winning wars. Plus, the spicy fallout from The View’s reaction.
In Florida news, Anita Padilla reports on: a retail-theft ring busted with Chinese signal jammers that can disrupt emergency comms; the Florida Cabinet dedicating Miami-Dade land for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library; and AG Ashley Moody’s bill to ensure American flags are U.S.-made. Drew also talks with Randy Ray (Senior Consumers of America) about insurers returning to Florida, tort reform, and signs of home and auto premiums easing.
Also on deck: the Senate’s crime hearing clash over “defund” vs. public safety, what “two-spirit” means in activist policy talk, and how immigration shifts are affecting rental vacancies in places like Doral. Plus, a feel-good Pensacola story you’ll want to share.

Mission Readiness, Not Woke Readiness: Military Shake-Up, Broward Waste Exposed, and TrumpRx

Drew kicks off with big headlines and bigger promises: a “back to basics” U.S. military focused on readiness, standards, and winning wars—not DEI. He plays and reacts to remarks highlighting the end of social-justice distractions, restored discipline, and fitness requirements for troops and brass. The ladies of The View bristle; the audience… not so much.
Drew also talks with Randy Ray (Senior Consumers of America) on encouraging trends: more homeowners insurers returning to Florida, lawsuit reforms starting to lower premiums, and auto rates easing among the “big five.” Plus: the teased TrumpRx discount-prescription program that’s bound to melt certain corners of the internet—and a viral KFC family dust-up you didn’t see coming.

Schumer’s Shutdown, Obamacare Fallout & Florida’s 2026 Governor Race

In this episode of Florida’s Voice with Drew Steele, Drew breaks down the looming government shutdown as Chuck Schumer pressures  to keep trillions in Democrat spending, including illegal immigrant healthcare and taxpayer-funded gender surgeries. Drew revisits the failures of Obamacare and how premiums are crushing working families, exposing the real consequences Democrats refuse to admit.