Government constantly asks the public for trust—but trust should follow accountability, not replace it.
Rick Robinson begins in Oklahoma, examining the primary and runoff results, what the voters actually said through two very different state-question outcomes, and why state agencies are being asked to explain millions of dollars in questionable costs. He also considers what the results reveal about Oklahoma’s Republican electorate and the growing national influence of the Democratic Socialists of America.
The discussion then turns to the Secret Service investigation involving three employees and possible leaks of sensitive information, tighter scrutiny for legal immigrants, and President Donald Trump’s effort to lower beef prices—along with Oklahoma cattle producers asking who will ultimately absorb the cost.
Rick closes with the largest receipt of them all: a federal debt approaching $40 trillion. Both parties can explain why the other side is responsible, but neither has demonstrated the political courage required to fix it.
When government says, “Trust us,” the answer should be simple: Fine—but show us the receipts.