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Medicare cuts, they would primarily affect

1. Seniors & Disabled Individuals – Those who rely on Medicare for healthcare might experience reduced coverage, higher out-of-pocket costs, or limited access to doctors and services.
2. Healthcare Providers – Doctors, hospitals, and nursing homes may receive lower reimbursements, which could lead to fewer accepting Medicare patients.
3. Medicare Advantage Enrollees – If cuts target Medicare Advantage plans, some benefits could be reduced or premiums increased.
4. Low-Income Beneficiaries – Those who depend on Medicare and Medicaid (dual-eligible individuals) might see changes in services or support.

Cuts to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

(DEI) programs can affect several groups, especially those who benefit from initiatives designed to reduce disparities and promote equal opportunities. The main groups impacted include:
1.Minority Communities – Racial and ethnic minorities may face fewer resources, mentorship programs, or workplace protections aimed at reducing discrimination.
2.Low-Income Individuals – DEI efforts often address economic disparities, so cuts could reduce access to scholarships, job training, and healthcare equity programs.
3.Women – Gender equity initiatives in workplaces, leadership development, and pay equity efforts could be weakened.
4.People with Disabilities – DEI programs often advocate for accessibility and accommodations in workplaces, education, and public spaces.
5.LGBTQ+ Individuals – Reduced funding could impact support networks, workplace protections, and inclusion efforts in schools and businesses.
6.Veterans & Marginalized Groups – Many DEI programs focus on helping veterans, first-generation students, and other underrepresented groups gain access to opportunities.
7.Businesses & Educational Institutions – Many companies and universities use DEI strategies to improve workforce diversity, innovation, and student success. Cuts could make it harder to attract diverse talent or meet inclusion goals.

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I think it was like a five-year celebration that they decided to Ride from St. Louis to Chicago. I think it was 390 miles. Wow. And it's pretty entertaining, that father-son dynamic. You know, the old, more experienced cyclist trying to tell the young buck something, and he doesn't want to listen. Wow, a person that has heart problems like that actually embarked on a challenge like that is absolutely, man, just like, I'm enlightened by that. They picked something that means something, and look, I went through all this, and I can do this. And what he's telling us is basically, you can do this, too. You can make some changes in your life and make your health better. We don't have to accept what's in front of us. You know, we can choose a different path. And he didn't ride that 390 miles overnight. He started out just getting one around the Block, got a little stronger, and started riding miles. But it was a gradual build-up of recovering his health. And so that should be a message to everybody. You know, we're at a point where we can eat as much as we want, and we can have a sedentary lifestyle, which is a very bad combination.

“Health is not merely the absence of illness. A truly healthy life is one of creativity—where we continue to challenge ourselves, create, and move forward, expanding our horizons for as long as we live.”

— The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 1 (Revised Edition), p. 248

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Scrambled Eggs & Ham Podcast

Host: Bill Clark

Date: June 12th

Episode Topic: Ride for Equity – From Black Wall Street to Wall Street

Bill Clark:

Good morning. My name is Bill, and I am the host of the Scrambled Eggs & Ham podcast. Today is June 12th, and it’s hot outside here on the East Coast.

I just wanted to let the listeners know about one of our previous interviewees, Osborne Celestain. (Cancer survivor) is currently riding from Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, all the way to Wall Street in New York City. That’s right — from Tulsa to New York. And get this — Osborne is the only Tulsan among the seven participants making this incredible journey.

When we spoke earlier this year on the podcast — actually, I had the good fortune of being out in Tulsa at the time — we had an interview over coffee at a local café. Osborne told me about this plan. I remember thinking, Wow… that’s ambitious!

And it is.

• 35 days on the road
• 1,645 miles total
• 50 miles per day
• 15 miles per hour pace
• And just one rest day per week

That’s a serious commitment.

The event is called the Ride for Equity — a tribute to the legacy of Black Wall Street and a powerful call to action for economic justice.

There’s a lot going on right now across the U.S. — from protests in California, New York, Philly, to Michigan. It’s a time of urgency and purpose. For Osborne to ride this route — from Tulsa to NYC — it’s what I’d call putting your money where your mouth is. He’s on the money.

Now, I haven’t ridden with him — yet. He’s been trying to get me to dust off my bike from the garage and start riding again. I probably don’t even know a pedal from a spoke anymore, but Osborne’s encouragement is real. My prayers go out to him and all the riders making this journey to Wall Street.

They’re expected to arrive in New York around July 2nd to 4th. Osborne actually reached out to me this morning. We were texting back and forth — I’m trying to keep track of where they are, what cities and states they’re passing through.

So here’s my message to you today:

Do something incredible. Challenge your own weaknesses — not anyone else’s.

This is Bill Clark from the Scrambled Eggs & Ham podcast.

Have a wonderful — and yes, very hot — week here in New York.

Stay victorious. We’ll talk again soon.

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