Badlands Daily: 3/12/26 - Housing Bill Fight, CBDC Concerns, and Congressional Priorities

In this March 12 episode of Badlands Daily, CannCon and Alpha Warrior begin the show with some lighthearted banter before turning to political developments in Washington. The conversation centers on tensions between House and Senate Republicans over a housing bill that Speaker Mike Johnson told House Republicans may need to go to conference negotiations because of major policy differences between the chambers.

The hosts examine why congressional leadership appears focused on pushing a housing package while other issues dominate national attention. They also react to reporting that provisions tied to a central bank digital currency are included in the legislation, raising questions about how digital currency policy became attached to a housing bill.

CannCon and Alpha discuss the broader implications of the proposal, including concerns about temporary bans on a central bank digital currency and what could happen once those restrictions expire. The conversation expands into criticism of congressional priorities and frustration with lawmakers who are negotiating policy while attending retreats and internal meetings.