Samantha Young

senior correspondent for California Healthline and Kaiser Health News

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Samantha Young on KCRW

Since January, Magellan Health has been responsible for getting drugs to Medi-Cal enrollees.

Missing data, denied claims: Medi-Cal patients can’t get their meds

Since January, Magellan Health has been responsible for getting drugs to Medi-Cal enrollees.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Republican healthcare plan says Medicaid cannot be used at Planned Parenthood for such things as contraception and mammograms.

Obamacare replacement strips Planned Parenthood of federal funds

The Republican healthcare plan says Medicaid cannot be used at Planned Parenthood for such things as contraception and mammograms.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This afternoon, most of the Sacramento press corps was outside Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's office where he was meeting with the leaders of both parties in the Assembly and Senate.

Schwarzenegger Threatens Veto over Water Deal

This afternoon, most of the Sacramento press corps was outside Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's office where he was meeting with the leaders of both parties in the Assembly and Senate.

from Which Way, L.A.?

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Hecklers at a recent town hall accused Congresswoman Laura Friedman of not fighting hard enough against the Trump administration. She says she understands the frustration.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Trump’s tariffs could cause problems for Southern California’s logistics industry, from the ports to trucking and warehouses.

from KCRW Features

On Wednesday, April 30th, NPR will mark the 100th day of the Trump Administration with a Special Report, hosted by Michel Martin.

from News Special Programming

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from Left, Right & Center

Trump and Republicans are trying to end the Energy Star program and stop California from phasing out the sale of new gas vehicles. On EVs, they enjoy some Democratic support.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Can the “chaos” at the Department of Defense be resolved, or is it just how this White House operates? Plus, KCRW examines the political legacy of Pope Francis.

from Left, Right & Center

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking fire debris to 18 landfills and recycling centers across Southern California.

from KCRW Features

Even when things go right, the outcome may not be what was expected.

from Second Opinion