Nov 30, 2020

What are the prospects for Medicare for All under President-elect Joe Biden's tenure given his stated opposition to it? What steps can we expect the federal government to take to address healthcare inequities? What about reform efforts within the states?  Michael Lighty, founding fellow of the Sanders Institute and...

Nov 23, 2020

How likely is it that the U.S. Supreme Court would rule the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional? What does “unconstitutional” actually mean in this context? Scott Nelson, a public interest attorney working with Public Citizen, and host Brenda Gazzar discuss possible outcomes to the case against Obamacare, and...

Nov 16, 2020

The Affordable Care Act is before the Supreme Court again. What's the latest case about? Why are California and Texas suing over the landmark legislation? What impact might the court's decision have on Americans' health care? Scott Nelson, a public interest attorney working with the nonprofit consumer...

Nov 9, 2020

What recourse do performers and media professionals have in the face of rising health insurance premiums? Is the entertainment industry bouncing back from the pandemic? Ayesha Orange, professional dancer, choreographer, and single mom, joins host Brenda Gazzar to discuss how increased health insurance expenses 

Nov 2, 2020

Changes to SAG-AFTRA’s benefit plans concern working-age performers and retirees alike. What happens when an artist can't get enough work to qualify for benefits - like, during a pandemic? And what about COBRA? Ayesha Orange, professional dancer, choreographer, and a single mom, joins host Brenda Gazzar to discuss how...