This podcast episode explores the current state of Social Security Disability in 2020 and the challenges faced by claimants. It highlights the influence of organizations like the Heritage Foundation on Congress and their proposals to make qualifying for disability harder and privatize the program. The podcast discusses the trends observed in disability hearings, including the push for video hearings and the demand for extensive and current medical records. It also emphasizes the impact of changes in Social Security Disability rules, the significance of functional capacity evaluations, and the growing trend of continuing disability reviews. The episode concludes by discussing the proposals to reduce attorney's fees and make the grid rules more difficult, as well as the overall trends in disability applications and viable claims.