Does universal health care have a future?

Hosted by Warren Olney Mar. 15, 2018 National

Despite controlling the White House and Congress, Republicans have failed to repeal Obamacare. But they are chipping away. Some Democrats advocate universal coverage. So, what’s in store for this year’s midterm elections?

Ginny Schwingel from Santa Cruz is one of hundreds of people marching from Yokuts Park in Bakersfield to protest the access to health care. Photo credit: Henry A. Barrios (The Californian).

From this Episode:

Health care and politics

In Washington, healthcare remains one of America’s most divisive issues. We’ll get a preview of this year’s congressional election campaigns.

14 min, 56 sec

Health, not health care

In his new book, “How Healing Works,” Dr. Wayne Jonas says we’re good enough at treating serious illness--after it’s happened. Now it’s time for a change.

21 min, 51 sec

Credits

Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Andrea Brody, Devan Schwartz