The insurance companies own the hospitals. They set their own prices. And your tax credits go directly to them — not you. Is the Affordable Care Act the biggest financial scam in American history? Eric Rice sits down with Desiree Townsend — a viral TikTok whistleblower and unpaid DC lobbyist — who has been inside the Capitol during the government shutdown, exposing what the mainstream media won't show you. In this episode: ✅ Why the ACA eliminated the free market in healthcare ✅ How insurance companies own doctors, hospitals, and urgent care — and set their own prices ✅ The reverse repo market crisis: banks borrowed $120B in emergency liquidity — and what that means for YOU ✅ Why regional banks are at serious risk of collapse ✅ Military families, SNAP recipients, and the cascading economic consequences of the shutdown ✅ How the Federal Reserve's removal of reserve requirements makes today's crisis MORE dangerous than 2020 ✅ The oligarchical consolidation happening in banking AND healthcare right now ✅ What an unpaid lobbyist actually does — and how Desiree got national security concerns to Senate members This is the conversation money, politics, and the mainstream media don't want you having...and Eric wants you to wake others up. 🔔 Subscribe and share The RICE Report — the one place where we talk about the three things you're never supposed to discuss in public: money, politics, and religion. 📲 Follow Desiree Townsend on TikTok: @cheerleader4change --- ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — The ACA Is a Scam: How Insurance Hijacked Healthcare 03:45 — The Free Market Died When the ACA Passed 05:30 — The Reverse Repo Market Explained: $120B Emergency Borrowing 08:00 — Why Regional Banks Are in Danger Right Now 10:30 — The 2020 Comparison: No Reserve Requirements = Bigger Risk 13:00 — Everything Is a Debt Ponzi: The Fiat System Explained 14:30 — What an Unpaid Lobbyist Actually Does in DC 17:00 — How Legislation Gets Drafted (and Who Really Writes It) 18:00 — Military Families, SNAP, and the Human Cost of the Shutdown 22:30 — Government Contractors, FAA Safety Risks & Leidos 25:00 — Bank Consolidation = Centralization of Power 28:00 — Incompetence vs. Conspiracy: Desiree's Take 30:00 — Private Equity, 401Ks, and Exit Liquidity 31:30 — Who Actually Owns the Federal Reserve --- #RICEReport #GovernmentShutdown #AffordableCareAct #HealthcareScam #BankingCrisis #DesireeeTownsend #EricRice #ReverseRepo #RegionalBanks

Everyone feels like something’s off… but nobody can quite explain it. That’s exactly what makes this conversation so important. In this episode of The Rice Report, we break down where the world is heading—from global power shifts and economic pressure to psychological warfare and the real battle happening inside your home. If you’ve been trying to make sense of the chaos, this will connect some dots. What you’ll hear in this episode: Why global conflict doesn’t look like “war” anymore How psychological warfare is shaping what you believe (and your kids too) The role of China, media, and technology in modern influence Why division feels stronger than ever—and what’s driving it How economic pressure and information control tie into the bigger picture What you can actually do to protect your family and your mindset This isn’t about fear—it’s about awareness. Because once you see the pattern, you start making different decisions. And that’s where things change. If you’re a parent, entrepreneur, or someone trying to stay grounded in a noisy world… this one’s for you. 👉 Subscribe for more real conversations that cut through the noise 👉 Drop a comment: What’s YOUR biggest takeaway from this discussion? #globaltrends #psychologicalwarfare #informationwar #familyfirst #geopolitics Timestamps 00:00 – Where is the world heading right now? 01:00 – The idea of “unrestricted warfare” 03:30 – Why everything feels confusing (on purpose?) 06:00 – Is this already World War III? 08:00 – Psychological warfare & AI influence 10:00 – The role of energy, Iran, and global positioning 14:00 – Social media as a weapon 18:00 – Why division is accelerating 21:00 – Economic warfare & financial system risks 25:00 – Big Tech, media control & influence 31:00 – The collapse of trust in information 34:00 – Faith, family, and rebuilding from within 40:00 – What Gen Z is really experiencing 42:00 – Final thoughts: what you can actually do

What if the real danger to your kids isn’t what you think it is? This conversation pulls back the curtain on how child trafficking actually happens—and what most parents are completely missing. In this episode of The Rice Report, we sit down with Craig “Sawman” Sawyer to break down the reality behind child exploitation, online grooming, and the systems that are supposed to stop it… but often don’t. This happens all the time. It does not matter if your child is in private school or public school - or home school. If they have a device, there are access points. This is coming from someone actively involved in operations that take predators off the streets. Here’s what you’ll learn: How child predators are targeting kids through apps and online games The warning signs parents should NEVER ignore What modern trafficking actually looks like (it’s not what you think) ➡️➡️➡️Why awareness—not fear—is your best defense How real-world operations are catching offenders today If you’re a parent, this is a conversation you can’t afford to skip. The truth is uncomfortable—but it’s also empowering when you know what to look for. 💬 Comment below: What’s one thing you’re doing to protect your family? 🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations about what’s actually happening in the world. #childsafety #parentingtips #humantrafficking #onlinepredators #truthmatters Timestamps 00:00 – The conversation most people avoid 01:30 – Epstein files & what’s missing 04:00 – Why justice isn’t happening 08:30 – Government systems & corruption concerns 15:00 – Real operations catching predators 16:30 – How kids are actually targeted today 18:00 – The online grooming danger parents miss 21:00 – Real-world trafficking methods explained 26:00 – What predators are carrying & planning 30:00 – How to protect your kids (practical steps) 33:30 – Faith, purpose, and staying grounded 40:00 – Media, misinformation & discernment 45:00 – Why most people get fooled 50:00 – Focusing on what you can actually control 53:00 – The reality of rescue & recovery 56:00 – Final message + where to follow