The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson, Ben sits down with Dr. Oz to discuss healthcare reform efforts, fraud prevention initiatives, prescription drug pricing transparency, the role of pharmacy benefit managers, and how technology is changing the way patients access care and compare healthcare costs. They also examine the administration’s efforts to recover taxpayer dollars lost to fraud and increase accountability throughout the healthcare system.
Rural healthcare access, prescription drug costs, and Medicare fraud are at the center of a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. As voters focus on healthcare affordability and access, Dr. Oz outlines the Trump administration’s efforts to expand care in rural communities, lower drug prices, and crack down on fraud across federal healthcare programs. In this episode, Dr. Oz discusses a new investment aimed at strengthening healthcare services across rural Texas, including funding for workforce development, facility upgrades, equipment modernization, mental health resources, and expanded telemedicine access. He argues that where someone lives should not determine the quality of healthcare they receive and highlights disparities in life expectancy between rural and urban areas.
Topics Covered:
Rural Texas Strong and new funding for rural healthcare providers
Telemedicine and expanding access to care in underserved communities
Medicare and Medicaid fraud investigations and enforcement efforts
Prescription drug pricing transparency and the TrumpRx initiative
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and their impact on drug costs
Healthcare price transparency for hospitals, insurers, and patients
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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson break down the final days before Election Day, examine turnout data and campaign momentum in key battleground states, and discuss how competitive Senate and statewide races could shape the balance of power in Washington. Cruz offers firsthand observations from rallies and candidate events across the country, explains why he believes turnout is the defining variable in many contests, and makes the case for increased voter participation ahead of Election Day.
With Election Day just days away, Senator Ted Cruz argues that voter turnout will determine the outcome of several closely contested Senate and gubernatorial races across the country. Drawing on campaign stops in multiple battleground states, he describes growing concerns about early voting trends, the balance between Election Day and early turnout, and what he sees as the stakes for control of Congress. Cruz shares observations from the campaign trail in states including Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Michigan, Iowa, Kansas, and Alaska. He discusses polling, voter enthusiasm, candidate recruitment, and the challenges facing Republican campaigns in races he characterizes as highly competitive and potentially decisive.
Topics Covered:
The state of Senate and gubernatorial battleground races heading into Election Day
Early voting trends and turnout differences between Republican and Democratic voters
Campaign stops and voter enthusiasm in Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, and North Carolina
The Michigan Senate race and its potential national implications
Competitive contests in Iowa, Kansas, and Alaska
Why Cruz argues Election Day turnout could determine control of Congress
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In this episode of the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the allegations surrounding Alaska's Senate race, discuss media coverage from CNN, CBS News, and ABC News, review comments from Attorney General Todd Blanche and President Donald Trump, and argue that the reported effort to place a second candidate with the same name on the ballot reflects broader concerns about election integrity and political strategy. They also examine the response from Democratic candidate Mary Peltola and discuss the potential implications for the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
A New York Times investigation into Alaska’s U.S. Senate race has ignited a fierce political controversy, raising questions about candidate recruitment, ballot confusion, and election integrity in one of the country’s most consequential races. With control of the Senate at stake, allegations that Democratic operatives helped recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan have become a major flashpoint in the closing days before Election Day.The dispute centers on claims that a second Dan Sullivan was encouraged to enter the race against incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, potentially creating confusion among voters. The controversy intensified following reporting by the New York Times, reactions from the Department of Justice, and growing debate over whether such political tactics undermine voter confidence in elections.
Topics Covered:
Allegations that Democratic operatives recruited a second Dan Sullivan to run in Alaska's Senate race.
The New York Times investigation and its reported findings.
Comments from Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding federal election law and the Alaska dispute.
Responses from Mary Peltola, President Donald Trump, and other political figures.
Media coverage and debate over whether recruiting spoiler candidates is legal or ethical.
The potential impact of the Alaska race on control of the U.S. Senate
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In this episode of the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson, Ben examines President Trump’s intense campaign schedule ahead of the midterms, discuss the themes driving Republican messaging in the race’s final days, and break down how issues such as border enforcement, crime, foreign policy, and economic performance are being presented to voters. They also review Trump’s remarks in Texas, his support for Ken Paxton, comments on election integrity, and appearances alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
With just one week until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump is crisscrossing the country in an unusually aggressive final push to drive voter turnout. From Texas and Mississippi to Michigan, Iowa, Florida, and Ohio, Trump’s message is consistent: treat this election as if he is personally on the ballot. The campaign’s closing argument centers on border security, crime, economic performance, and national security. Trump contrasts his administration’s record with Democrats and argues that Republican turnout will determine the direction of the country. The episode also highlights a Texas rally appearance where Trump targeted progressive political positions, promoted Republican candidates, and urged voters to participate in early voting and on Election Day.
Topics Covered:
President Trump’s final-week campaign strategy and nationwide rally schedule
Republican voter turnout efforts ahead of the midterm elections
Border security, immigration enforcement, and gang deportation efforts
Trump’s economic message, including jobs, investment, and tax policy proposals
Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign and key Texas political races
Foreign policy messaging and Marco Rubio’s appearance at the Texas rally
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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine allegations involving Abdul El-Sayed, review public reporting and statements cited as evidence of connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, discuss the structure and authority of the Senate Intelligence Committee, critique NBC’s Meet the Press interview with El-Sayed, and debate the national security implications they believe could result from his election to the U.S. Senate.
Michigan’s Senate race takes center stage as Senator Ted Cruz argues that a potential victory by Abdul El-Sayed would raise serious questions about access to classified intelligence and national security oversight. Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine El-Sayed’s public statements, past writings, family connections, campaign supporters, and media coverage surrounding allegations of ties to organizations linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.The conversation also explores a little-known aspect of the U.S. Senate: elected senators do not undergo a traditional security clearance process, and committee assignments can provide access to highly sensitive intelligence information. Cruz explains how Senate leadership determines key committee placements and why he believes those decisions matter in this race.
Topics Covered:
Abdul El-Sayed and the Michigan U.S. Senate race
Senate access to classified intelligence and committee assignments
Alleged Muslim Brotherhood connections discussed by Cruz and Ferguson
The role of the Senate Intelligence Committee and intelligence oversight
Criticism of NBC’s Meet the Press interview and media coverage
The history and influence of the Muslim Brotherhood as described in the episode
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