🎙️ Rep. Brad Schneider: Balancing 10th District Concerns with U.S.-Israel Relations

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Congressman Brad Schneider as he navigates the complexities of serving Illinois's 10th District while engaging with critical global issues, including U.S.-Israel relations. This episode touches on Schneider's approaches to immigration, support for small businesses, and significant topics like mental health and gun control. Discover how Schneider addresses both local needs and international challenges, providing insights into his legislative priorities and the broader implications for both his constituents and national policy. Whether you're interested in local district dynamics or international affairs, this discussion offers a thorough understanding of contemporary American politics.

Key Moments:
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2:31 Pre Show Start deer Path Inn Chicken Pot Pie
4:01 Congressman Brad Schneider
4:50 Brad Schneider Background
6:04 Pete and Congressman met at NU Basketball Game 3-2-24 retiring Billy McKinney jersey https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/02/basketball-star-billy-mckinney-continues-to-make-history/
https://nusports.com/news/2024/3/1/mens-basketball-northwestern-hosts-iowa-for-billy-mckinney-night
https://www.cityofzion.com/city-council/billy-mckinney/
6:46 Spent Nuclear Fuel in US Issue
9:02 Immigration
10:07 What is 10th Congressional District of Illinois
12:15 Immigration
14:15 Gap on Asylum
15:18 Federal Issue States Having to Deal With
16:50 Problems SMB Hiring
17:03 Smart Immigration
17:19 What is the Constraint to Process the Immigrants?
18:06 Why is it So Hard to Fix?
22:00 Schneider Congress Story with Budweiser Home Brew Gip and Tip
23:07 Not All Democrats and Republicans are Extremes
23:45 Clip of Morty Shapiro Saul Morrison
28:39 Buses from Texas to Chicago with Migrants
29:50 Resources Needed for Border
31:00 Immigration Numbers are Down
32:08 Fentanyl
33:53 Issue Differences with Bob Dold
34:24 Iran
35:03 JCPOA
38:10 Can the USA Ever Have Peace with Iran and Israel?
41:17 Why Spend So Much Time on International Things When the Job is the 10th District of Illinois?
43:27 Flooding Issue
45:25 Prices Going Up Because of International Issues
46:10 Why Can't We Use ID to Verify Who We Are When We Vote
47:37 Pareto Principle
47:55 Occam's Razor
48:13 Get Off the Couch and Vote
50:17 Guns/Intent/Mental Health
51:01 TRENDS IN PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENT CAPACITY The number of beds devoted to mental health in the USA has decreased 60% https://www.nasmhpd.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/Trends-in-Psychiatric-Inpatient-Capacity_United-States%20_1970-2018_NASMHPD-2.pdf
53:41 Brad Schneider Talking About Guns Universal Background Checks
55:02 New Trend of Rite of Passage by Using a Gun
58:30 Possible Solution: Teach Grade School Kids How to Breathe, Regulate Their Breathing, Control Their Mental State https://youtu.be/6JL_CEiZhqI?si=O6L2DXDArhTIjobh
59:29 School Loans
1:01:49 Brad Schneider's View on Student Loans
1:03:17 Will Brad Schneider Debate Jim Carris, Republican Opponent for 10th Congressional District

For more information about Congressman Brad Schneider and his work, please visit his official Congressional page. https://schneider.house.gov/about

Congressman Brad Schneider Bio:
Brad Schneider is currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 10th congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, Schneider first took office in 2013. With a background in business and consulting, he focuses on a wide range of issues including economic development, healthcare, and national security. Schneider is known for his commitment to enhancing the lives of his district’s constituents and for his active engagement in both local and international policy issues