Podcast Summary: The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson Episode: The Self Deportation Proclamation, Justice Comes to Antisemitic Campuses & COVID-era Loans to Children Week In Review
Release Date: March 15, 2025

Introduction

In this episode of The 47 Morning Update, host Ben Ferguson delves into three pressing issues shaping America: the introduction of the CBB Home app aimed at facilitating self-deportation, the administration’s response to antisemitic activities on college campuses, and the alarming discovery of COVID-era loans granted to minors. The discussion features insights from prominent political figures including Senator Ted Cruz, Governor Kristi Noem, Senator Josh Hawley, Elon Musk, and reporter Bill Nugent.

1. Immigration Policy and the CBB Home App

Overview

The podcast opens with a detailed examination of the newly launched CBB Home app, a repurposed version of the controversial CBP1 app initially introduced during the Biden-Harris administration. This app is designed to encourage self-deportation among undocumented immigrants by allowing them to voluntarily register their intent to leave the United States.

Discussion Highlights

• Bill Nugent introduces the CBB Home app, likening it to a "Reverse Uno card" that empowers migrants to self-deport rather than illegally enter (03:01).

• Elon Musk emphasizes the app's role in reversing past immigration policies, stating, "Same opposite of that, which is you" (03:25).

• Kristi Noem elaborates on the app's functionality and its potential impact: "The CBB Home app gives aliens the option to leave now and self-deport so they may still have the opportunity to return legally in the future and live the American dream" (05:31).

• Ben Ferguson commends the Trump administration’s efforts, noting, "This may be one of the simplest, yet biggest turn of events for a win on law and order at our southern border" (05:31).

Notable Quotes

• Kristi Noem [05:48]: "All of it then is submitted to CBP as they leave the country... We're restoring integrity to our immigration system."

• Ben Ferguson [14:16]: "Senator, it was unbelievable to hear you call it out."

2. Justice Comes to Antisemitic Campuses

Overview

The second segment addresses the rise of antisemitism on American college campuses, highlighting the lack of action from the Biden administration and the proactive measures being taken by Republican leaders. The discussion centers around a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing led by Senator Josh Hawley on antisemitism.

Discussion Highlights

• Josh Hawley criticizes the Democratic Party for inaction, stating, "Do you know how many hearings we had on anti Semitism when the Democrats had the gavel?... Zero" (08:14).

• Ben Ferguson presents alarming statistics: "Prior to October 7th, 3669 anti Semitic incidents occurred in the United States. Following October 7th... that number spiked to over 5000. In 2024, that number skyrocketed to 10,005 anti Semitic incidents" (08:14).

• Kristi Noem shares specific cases, such as the situation at Columbia University where a rabbi advised Jewish students to return home due to safety concerns, and a student openly advocating violence against Jewish peers (11:00).

• Senator Hawley argues for stricter enforcement, linking antisemitic actions to pro-Hamas sentiments within the Democratic Party and questioning the administration's failures: "Why didn't any of that happen under Joe Biden? There was nothing to prevent the Biden Justice Department from doing this" (17:23).

Notable Quotes

• Josh Hawley [08:14]: "Not a single Democrat senator was in the room. The hearing room was empty."

• Kristi Noem [19:23]: "They happened because the university administrators agreed with the protesters and the elected officials had been indoctrinated in the leftist ideology that said Israel is the bad guy and Hamas is the good guy."

• Ben Ferguson [13:46]: "If you hate America, if you want to undermine America, do not come to this country."

3. COVID-era Loans to Children

Overview

The final topic scrutinizes the misallocation of COVID-era loans, revealing that the Small Business Administration (SBA) inadvertently or negligently approved loans to individuals who were minors or non-existent based on Social Security records.

Discussion Highlights

• Bill Nugent reports on Doge's revelation: "Doge has now said that they have uncovered 312 million in loans that were given to children during the COVID pandemic... borrowers who only listed owner was 11 years old or younger at the time of the loan" (22:41).

• Kristi Noem condemns the administration’s oversight: "The Biden administration didn't give a damn about whether the money was actually going to real people... instead, they were just shoveling money out the door" (25:14).

• Bill Nugent connects this fraud to presidential rhetoric: "President Trump... there was millions of people aged over 100 that were listed on Social Security databases" (25:14).

• Elon Musk praises Doge for uncovering this fraud, aligning it with Trump's promises to eliminate wasteful spending: "Finding this type of waste, fraud and abuse is exactly what Donald Trump promised" (25:59).

Notable Quotes

• Kristi Noem [25:14]: "If you're giving millions of dollars to a five-year-old, you're not, that is an adult engaged in theft."

• Bill Nugent [25:14]: "This goes back to what President Trump said in his address to Congress on Tuesday when he talked about... millions of people aged over 100..."

• Elon Musk [25:59]: "As always, thank you for listening to Verdict with Senator Ted Cruz... finding this type of waste, fraud and abuse is exactly what Donald Trump promised."

Conclusion

Ben Ferguson wraps up the episode by emphasizing the critical nature of these issues and the importance of staying informed. He underscores the proactive steps being taken by Republican leaders to address immigration irregularities, combat antisemitism on campuses, and eliminate financial fraud within government loan programs. The episode serves as a call to action for listeners to engage with these topics and support measures that uphold law, order, and integrity in American institutions.

Notable Mentions

• Upcoming interviews with Elon Musk: Ferguson announces that Elon Musk will join upcoming episodes on Monday and Wednesday, promising exclusive insights and substantial news revelations (01:31).

• Sponsors: The episode includes sponsorship messages for Chumba Casino and Leesa mattresses, which are acknowledged but excluded from the main content summary.

Final Thoughts

This episode of The 47 Morning Update provides a comprehensive analysis of significant national issues, featuring authoritative voices and critical examinations of current policies. For listeners seeking in-depth commentary and uncovering of underlying systemic problems, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable information.