Healthcare Policy
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

These upcoming elections are taking a nasty turn
Democrats prepared extensive investigations into Donald Trump, JD Vance reconsidered a 2028 presidential bid, and the U.S. political landscape grappled with widespread distrust and Trump's declining health, while California gubernatorial candidate Kabier Bera outlined policy solutions.

The Imperial Health Boomerang | Dr. MarkAlain Dery | TMR
Dr. MarkAlain Dery, an infectious disease specialist, explains his concept of the 'Imperial Health Boomerang,' detailing how US foreign aid cuts to global health programs are creating devastating outbreaks abroad that will inevitably impact domestic public health through similar policy decisions.

🚨 TRUMP LAUNCHES “OPERATION CIRCLE OF DEATH” 🚨
The host unpacks Trump's alleged 'Operation Circle of Death' strategy against Iran, critiques perceived election interference and 'woke' societal decay, and controversially links a San Diego mosque shooting to past ties with 9/11 hijackers.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump Drops IRS Lawsuit in Exchange For $1.7 Billion Fund for His Allies!
Don Lemon and guests expose an alleged $1.776 billion "slush fund" created by Donald Trump's administration through a self-settled IRS lawsuit, purportedly to pay political allies and January 6th participants.

LIVE: Pete Buttigieg BRINGS DOWN The House in RED STATE!!
Pete Buttigieg advocates for the Montana Plan Initiative I-94, a citizen-led effort to limit corporate and dark money influence in elections by defining corporations as 'artificial persons' under state law, aiming to restore democratic control and address systemic political dysfunction.

LIVE: MAGA gets UNCOVERED as Trump ADMISSION Goes VIRAL
This episode exposes Donald Trump's perceived indifference to Americans' financial struggles and the administration's reliance on misinformation, while detailing MeidasTouch's rapid-response media strategy to counter these narratives.

Zach Galifianakis & Conan FACEPLANT Trying To Attack Joe Rogan & Theo Von!
Jimmy Dore criticizes Zach Galifianakis and Conan O'Brien for hypocritically attacking Joe Rogan and Theo Von for not challenging power, while they themselves allegedly failed to challenge the establishment on critical issues like Hillary Clinton's emails, Obamacare, Israel, and COVID-19.

Sen. Raphael Warnock on Trump, Redistricting Chaos, and the Midterms
Senator Raphael Warnock discusses the intersection of faith and politics, critiquing the 'poverty of moral imagination' in current American governance and advocating for a 'revolution of values' to address issues from voting rights to mass incarceration.

Tim Miller: Sen. Cassidy Chose to Lose Like a Coward | Focus Group
Louisiana Republican voters are abandoning Senator Bill Cassidy for his perceived disloyalty to Trump and wishy-washy post-impeachment actions, while expressing a contradictory desire for both aggressive and calm leadership in future candidates like JD Vance and Marco Rubio.

Republicans are FED UP with Trump and Vance Ahead of Midterms
This episode dissects the chaotic state of the Trump administration's foreign policy, the Republican Party's self-sabotaging economic messaging, and the internal battles over future leadership and gerrymandering, alongside an interview with California gubernatorial candidate Tommy Styer on the state's affordability crisis.

Saudis Turn On Trump; DCCC Meddles In California w/ Mohammad Ali Shabani, Randy Villegas | MR Live
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are re-evaluating their alliances and security commitments with the US under Trump, while a progressive candidate in California faces DCCC opposition despite strong grassroots support.

PBS News Hour full episode, May 4, 2026
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate, Spirit Airlines collapses, the Supreme Court temporarily restores abortion pill access, and the U.S. Forest Service faces a controversial overhaul, all against a backdrop of politically charged federal worker campaigns and congressional redistricting.

LIVE: Ben ON BREAKING NEWS Special CA GOV RACE!!
A special edition of the Midas Touch podcast features interviews with top California gubernatorial candidates, offering their specific plans on critical issues like housing, healthcare, and battling powerful interests.

Are Democrats Blowing an Easy Way to Win? (w/ Rotimi Adeoye) | The Focus Group
Rotimi Adeoye proposes a 'House by 30' federal housing plan to address youth economic anxiety and re-engage young voters with concrete, visible promises.

LIVE TAX THE RICH Protest Outside NY Gov’s Office
Activists and elected officials rallied outside Governor Kathy Hochul's office, demanding she 'tax the rich' to avert massive healthcare cuts and address New York's affordability crisis, arguing that wealthy individuals and corporations can and should pay more.

New Fed Chair; Building Political Solidarity w/ Liz Pancotti, Yuh-Line Niou | MR Live
This episode dissects the complex economic and political landscape, from the controversial transition of the Fed Chair and US foreign policy in Iran to the critical need for progressive solidarity and actionable policy in New York State.

The Epstein Docs That Could Change Everything
This episode unpacks a federal lawsuit demanding full transparency on Jeffrey Epstein's files, the controversial implementation of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska, and proposed cuts to disability benefits, alongside escalating US-Iran tensions and OPEC shifts.

PBS News Hour full episode, April 17, 2026
This episode unpacks the complex realities behind global headlines, from the Strait of Hormuz's contested reopening and a fragile Lebanon cease-fire to rising US healthcare costs and alleged cronyism at the Kennedy Center, all while President Trump's approval dips among young voters.

Ossoff on Iran War & Voting Rights. Police Lie Exposed in Black Teen Shooting. Kyren Lacy Case
This episode dissects Senator Jon Ossoff's re-election strategy, exposes police deception in a Black teen's shooting, and reveals the tragic impact of public shaming on LSU football star Kyren Lacy, emphasizing the critical need for informed voter engagement.

IHIP News: Abdul El-Sayed SLAMS His AIPAC-OWNED Opponents as Dems LAUNCH ATTACKS Against Him!
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a US Senate candidate for Michigan, criticizes the Democratic Party's corporate ties and ineffective persuasion tactics, advocating for a radical shift to prioritize people over corporate interests and challenge systemic corruption.

Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
Virginia's April 21st referendum on congressional redistricting is a critical battleground that could determine national House control and significantly impact Black political power, setting a precedent against Republican gerrymandering tactics.

LIVE: INSTANT FALLOUT from Trump-Iran ‘CEASEFIRE’…
The hosts dissect the immediate fallout of the Trump-Iran 'ceasefire,' revealing significant US losses, a fractured MAGA world, and a growing progressive debate over extreme rhetoric.

GOP Leaders LOSE CONTROL after SHOCK MIDTERM POLL!!!
A new CNN poll reveals a significant Democratic advantage among 'double haters,' prompting Republican leaders to intensify fear-mongering tactics ahead of the midterms.

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off
This episode dissects the Supreme Court's skepticism towards Trump's birthright citizenship challenge, scrutinizes his 'illegal' voting executive order, celebrates Alabama's new prostate cancer screening bill, and features a Georgia lawmaker's sharp rebuke of Confederate monument supporters.