Raising Tomorrow
Hello and welcome to Raising Tomorrow, the podcast that brings together the voices, stories, and actions of those who are shaping the future today. I’m Karen Mulzac Watkins, your host, and I’m thrilled to have you join me on this journey.
In a world where every decision we make today has the power to shape the future, this podcast is dedicated to those committed to creating a brighter, more equitable tomorrow. Raising Tomorrow is about the collective effort it takes to build a better world for our children and communities—a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Raising Tomorrow
Government Structure & Executive Power — Who *Really* Runs America?
Welcome to Raising Tomorrow: Democracy, Decisions & Our Children’s Future.
I’m Karen Mulzac Watkins — mom, former elected official, and public-education advocate.
If you’ve ever wondered who’s really in charge of the decisions shaping your school, your grocery bill, or even the plane you board — this episode is for you.
We’re talking about power — the kind that doesn’t trend online but shapes everything we touch.
“It’s not just politics — it’s the price of your groceries, the bus your kid rides, and the beef on your table.”
This episode we’ll break down three things:
1️⃣ What the Constitution actually says about presidential power.
2️⃣ How Project 2025 plans to rewrite those rules.
3️⃣ How it’s already affecting our daily lives — from SNAP benefits to flights to food imports.
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References:
- Heritage Foundation – Project 2025 Overview (heritage.org)
- ACLU – Project 2025 Explained (aclu.org)
- CBS News – What Is Project 2025? (cbsnews.com)
- Center for American Progress – FAQ About Project 2025 (americanprogress.org)
- Democracy Forward – People’s Guide to Project 2025 (democracyforward.org)
- U.S. Department of Education – FY 2025 Budget Summary
- National Center for Education Statistics – Title I Funding Overview (2023)
- Heritage Foundation – Project 2025: Mandate for Leadership (2024)
- American Progress – “Project 2025 Would Destroy Checks and Balances” (2024)
- Brookings Institution – “Growth of Executive Power” (2024)
- Congressional Research Service – IF12724 & R48523 (2023–2025)
- Reuters – “Trump Administration Must Fully Fund Food Aid Amid Shutdown” (Nov 2025)
- CBS6 Albany – “Judge Orders SNAP Funding; Vance Calls It Absurd” (Nov 2025)
- Bloomberg – “FAA Announces Nationwide Flight Reductions Amid Government Shutdown” (Nov 2025)
- Reuters – “How the U.S. Is Eating Trump’s Tariffs” (Oct 2025)
- USDA – “Trump Administration Expands Beef Imports from Argentina” (Nov 2025)
- BBC – “Trump Meets Hungary’s Viktor Orbán Amid Power ...