Press Play with Madeleine Brand
How will the GOP health care bill affect California?
We look at who in California would benefit from the Republican-proposed American Health Care Act, and who would be hurt. Two Trump voters living in Bakersfield also weigh in on the bill.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenPhoto: U.S. President Donald Trump attends a healthcare meeting with key House Committee Chairmen at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 10, 2017. (Carlos Barria/ Reuters)
In this episode
5 storiesCalifornia's healthcare gains threatened under Republicans' new plan
The American Health Care Act makes a number of changes to Obamacare, such as doling out tax credits based on age rather than income. Some rules stay the same, such as letting young people stay on their parents’ insurance until age 26. Here in California, we look at who the plan helps, and who it hurts.
Read the story9 min57-year-old former Trump supporter: Republicans' health plan is 'garbage'
Bakersfield residents share their personal challenges in getting affordable health insurance, and weigh in on the Republicans’ new health care bill. A 25-year-old newlywed is confident he’ll be able to get care, but a 57-year-old former social worker is disappointed by the proposal.
Read the story10 minFresno sheriff teams up with ICE
We find out why the Fresno sheriff is cooperating with federal immigration officials by helping them deport undocumented immigrants.
Read the story9 min'Kong: Skull Island': Are humans the real monsters?
Our critics discuss the new remake of the King Kong story, starring John Goodman, Samuel L. Jackson and Brie Larson; a spooky Parisian film called “Personal Shopper;” and the horror movie “Raw.”
Read the story14 minMarines to relocate threatened California desert tortoises, with the help of lasers
The U.S. Marines want to expand their combat training ground near Twentynine Palms. That’s where more than a thousand desert tortoises currently live. To move them, the Marines are using green lasers to scare away ravens, who like to eat the baby tortoises.
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