Fri, 28 September 2018
Air Date: 9/28/2018 Today we take a look at the long legacy of racially-based voter disenfranchisement from Reconstruction right up to today and the many, many forms it takes as those who strive to benefit from suppressing the vote employ an ever-evolving slate of strategies to keep themselves in power. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991
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SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: The history of the voter fraud lie - Reveal - Air Date 9-30-18 Reveal examines the impact of state laws that rushed in to fill the void os discrimination after emancipation. Are they fighting fraud or changing election outcomes? Ch. 2: A look back at the old literacy test - Backstory - Air Date 3-31-17 Exploring the role of the literacy test to get around the constitutional ban on limiting access to voting based on race and the echoes of those old policies we see today. Ch. 3: THE MIDTERMS MINUTE - New Jersey’s Battleground Races! - Best of the Left Activism Take action! Click the title and/or scroll down for quick links and resources from this segment. Ch. 4: Carol Anderson on the Realities of Voter Suppression - The Brian Lehrer Show - Air Date 9-12-18 Carol Anderson, professor of African-American studies at Emory University and the author of White Rage, talks about her new book, One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression Is Destroying Our Democracy. Ch. 5: The Real Voter Fraud Part 1 - News Beat - Air Date 7-3-18 More than 6 million Americans are barred from voting due to Jim Crow-era laws that strip citizens' voting rights following a felony conviction, amounting to a kind of civil death sentence even for those who served their time and were released. Explaining multiple aspects of how laws disallowing formerly imprisoned persons from voting work to intimidate and disenfranchise large groups of people, focused mostly in the blackest states in the country, Ch. 7: The Real Voter Fraud Part 2 - News Beat - Air Date 7-3-18 More than 6 million Americans are barred from voting due to Jim Crow-era laws that strip citizens' voting rights following a felony conviction, amounting to a kind of civil death sentence even for those who served their time and were released. Carol Anderson, the Chair of African American studies at Emory University: While widespread voter fraud may be a figment of President Donald Trump’s imagination, it should never be confused with voter suppression, which is very real.
VOICEMAILS Ch. 9: Capitalism creates monopolies and kills the social safety net - Tanner from Los Angeles Ch. 10: In praise of chapter markers - Nick from California
Ch. 11: Final comments on chapter markers, podcatching apps and some action items to fight voter disenfranchisement
THE MIDTERMS MINUTE REGISTER TO VOTE: RocktheVote.org/register-to-vote/ CONFIRM VOTER REGISTRATION: RocktheVote.org/resources/am-i-registered-to-vote/ CHECK VOTING DATES & POLICIES: RocktheVote.org/voting-information/ VOTER ID INFO/HELP: VoteRiders & 866ourvote.org Get Involved/Resources: THE MIDTERMS MINUTE H.Q. NEW JERSEY BATTLEGROUNDS: New Jersey Democratic State Committee NJ Important Dates: Registered by October 16th. Absentee ballot requests: IN-PERSON by Mon, Nov. 5th at 3pm. Ballots received by Tues., Nov. 6th at 8pm. Early voting NOT available in New Jersey. *More NJ voting details* U.S. SENATE Must Retain Seat: Bob Menendez (D - incumbent) U.S. HOUSE NJ-02: Jeff Van Drew Swing Left NJ-02| Red to Blue NJ-02 NJ-03: Andy Kim Swing Left NJ-03| Red to Blue NJ-03 NJ-07: Tom Malinowski Swing Left NJ-07| Red to Blue NJ-07 NJ-11: Mikie Sherrill Swing Left NJ-11| Red to Blue NJ-11 Researched & Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman
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Tue, 25 September 2018
Air Date: 9/25/2018 Today we take a look at where we stand, now ten years on from the beginning of the Great Recession in 2008. Inequality has spiked, the banks are more profitable than ever and not a single banker went to jail for fraud. Now we must look ahead to how we can better manage the next inevitable crash. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991
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SHOW NOTES Angie Coiro reading quotes from insiders from Lehman Brothers on the risks being taken before the crash and noting the spike in inequality in its wake. Ch. 2: Nomi Prins on the fallout of the bank bailouts - @ThisIsHellRadio - Air Date 5-8-18 Journalist Nomi Prins explains how central banks bought world power in an age of global crisis. Nomi is author of “Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged the World” from Nation Books. New York Times columnist David Leonhardt argues that the financial crisis is not over, despite what standard economic measurements show, and points to alternative ways to measure GDP. On the 10th anniversary of the financial crisis, Harold Meyerson argues that the recovery was a disaster all over again—and that we are still suffering from its political consequences. Harold is Executive Editor of The American Prospect. Not long after the financial crash of 2008, I heard someone say, “It’s easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism.” Is it? Ch. 6: The Left Must Get Ready to Seize the Next Financial Crisis - @TheRealNews - Air Date 7-22-18 Thomas Hanna: When the next global financial crisis hits, we need to be prepared to nationalize the banks and create a public banking sector, which will not only be a way out of the crisis but will also help prevent future crises. Ever wonder why no bankers went to jail after the 2008 financial crisis? Investigative journalist, Jesse Eisinger, tells us why in his book, “The Chicken Shit Club.” Ch. 8: Why aren't more dishonest bankers in jail? - The Inquiry - Air Date 7-4-16 If you could find a way to nudge bankers towards better and safer choices, building a culture of integrity, you might avoid future financial trouble. But can you make bankers behave better?
VOICEMAILS Ch. 9: Further clarification on social democracy - Jeff from New York
Ch. 10: Final comments on the definitions of Democratic Socialism, social ownership and the future of cooperative ownership
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Fri, 21 September 2018
Air Date: 9/21/2018 Today we take a look at the economics, sexism and racism embedded in the restaurant industry, largely due to the practice of tipping. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991
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SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: The Racist History of Tipping - Splinter - Air Date 9-4-17 Tipping was considered “un-American” and “undemocratic” when rich Americans began to adopt the practice in the mid-1800s. By the end of the Civil War, tipping had spread throughout the country. Saru Jayaraman, co-founder and co-director of the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United, on the movement to outlaw the “tipped wage” — the idea that a minimum wage of $2.13 is OK, because waitstaff get enough in voluntary tips to make up for it. Ch. 3: THE MIDTERMS MINUTE- Minnesota’s Battleground Races! - Best of the Left Activism Take action! Click the title and/or scroll down for quick links and resources from this segment. Ch. 4: Danny Meyer on the trouble with tipping - Start Making Sense from @TheNation - Air Date 11-8-17 Legendary restaurateur Danny Meyer explains why he’s against tipping—he spoke at a dinner in honor of The Nation’s Food issue, held at his restaurant at the Whitney Museum, “Untitled.” Saru Jayaraman, co-founder and co-director of the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United, on the movement to outlaw the “tipped wage” — the idea that a minimum wage of $2.13 is OK, because waitstaff get enough in voluntary tips to make up for it. Ch. 6: When sexual harassment is on the menu Part 1 - Bite - Air Date 4-6-18 Tara Duggan and Kim Severson talk about their reporting on how powerful men in acclaimed kitchens abused their power. And San Francisco restaurateur Karen Leibowitz tells us how she’s trying to stop harassment in her kitchen before it begins. DeRay, Clint, and Brittany discuss women’s wages and the dangerous effects of the two-tiered system of the tipped minimum wage. Ch. 8: When sexual harassment is on the menu Part 2 - Bite - Air Date 4-6-18 Tara Duggan and Kim Severson talk about their reporting on how powerful men in acclaimed kitchens abused their power. And San Francisco restaurateur Karen Leibowitz tells us how she’s trying to stop harassment in her kitchen before it begins. Ch. 9: #TimesUp needs to join with the Fight for $15 - Mouthy. Messy. Mandatory. - Air Date 5-26-18 McDonald's and Walmart get their minimum wage arses handed to them by #TimesUp and Fight for $15.
VOICEMAILS Ch. 10: A doctor's perspective on recent stories - Catherine from Bloomington, IL Ch. 11: Thoughts on interrogating ourselves and communicating effectively - Erin from Philadelphia
Ch. 12: Final comments on the new support Apple has given to the chapter markers you can use while listening to the show
THE MIDTERMS MINUTE REGISTER TO VOTE: RocktheVote.org/register-to-vote/ CONFIRM VOTER REGISTRATION: RocktheVote.org/resources/am-i-registered-to-vote/ CHECK VOTING DATES & POLICIES: RocktheVote.org/voting-information/ VOTER ID INFO/HELP: VoteRiders & 866ourvote.org Get Involved: Swing Left (Help flip districts from anywhere) Red to Blue (DCCC program to flip seats) When We All Vote (Michelle Obama’s initiative) Voter Circle (friend-to-friend outreach tool) Vote Forward(mail letters to unlikely voters) Abroad? Phone bank for Democrats Let America Vote (voting rights focus) Justice Democrats “Justice Dialer” Brand New Congress GOTV Dialer National Democratic Redistricting Committee Easily donate to candidates with DownTicket.com on your mobile browser. “15 Ways to Help a Campaign Win Their Election” (Political Charge) MINNESOTA BATTLEGROUNDS: Important Dates: If you want to vote in the Minnesota Midterm Elections your online and paper registration must be received by October 16th. Minnesotadoesoffer election day registration and voting, but if you don’t have to wait…don’t. Absentee ballot requests should be made by Monday, November 5th and completed ballots must be received by election day, November 6th. *More MN voting details* U.S. SENATE Must Retain Seat: Tina Smith(D - incumbent) U.S. HOUSE MN-01:Dan Feehan Swing Left MN-01 | Red to Blue MN-01 MN-02: Angie Craig Swing Left MN-02| Red to Blue MN-02 MN-03: Dean Phillips Swing Left MN-03| Red to Blue MN-03 MN-08: Joe Radinovich Swing Left MN-08| Red to Blue MN-08 GOVERNOR: GOV: Tim Walz(D) Researched & Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman
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Tue, 18 September 2018
Air Date: 9/18/2018 Today we take a look at the current state of the centuries-old fight against the monopolization of economic and political power and how these forces threaten the very concept of democracy. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991
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SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: America was Birthed in Opposition to Corporate Monopoly - @Thom_Hartmann - Air Date 01-03-18 Why are libertarians trying to change the proud tradition of Americans fighting against corporate monopolies!? Ch. 2: How platform monopolies are threatening democracy Part 1 - Ideas from CBC - Air Date 12-14-17 Dr. Taylor Owen delivers a lecture in which he argues the reality of the internet is now largely one of control, by four platform companies — Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple and their impact on democracy is deeply troubling. Ch. 3: Media Monopoly… or Democracy? - Jim @HightowerNews - Air Date 8-16-18 Monopolies are not merely un-American, they’re virulently anti-American, suppressing our fundamental values of fairness and opportunity for all. Ch. 4: How platform monopolies are threatening democracy Part 2 - Ideas from CBC - Air Date 12-14-17 Dr. Taylor Owen delivers a lecture in which he argues the reality of the internet is now largely one of control, by four platform companies — Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple and their impact on democracy is deeply troubling. Stacy Mitchell and Joe Maxwell join us at the Progressive Caucus Strategy Summit in Baltimore. Monopoly capitalism, they say, translates to monopolized power. Ch. 6: Undoing the damage of digital monopolies - @RalphNader Radio Hour - Air Date 9-16-17 Franklin Foer, author of World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech, on how the Big Four, Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon are attempting to dominate every aspect of our lives and minds. Writer Corey Pein explores the world left behind by Silicon Valley tech culture. Corey is author of “Live Work Work Work Die: A Journey into the Savage Heart of Silicon Valley” from Metropolitan Books. There are troubling signs that the new data-driven economy is inheriting all the same problems as the old one: power imbalances, monopolies and a lack of accountability. Ch. 9: THE MIDTERMS MINUTE- Florida’s Battleground Races! - Best of the Left Activism Take action! Click the title and/or scroll down for quick links and resources from this segment.
VOICEMAILS Ch. 10: Suggestions of conservative podcasts to listen to? - Ruth from Connecticut Ch. 11: What can I do about Kavanaugh? - Alan from Connecticut Ch. 12: Better to tell personal stories when debating politics - Lygia from Brazil
Ch. 13: Final comments on reasonable conservative talk shows and anecdotes in politics
THE MIDTERMS MINUTE: REGISTER TO VOTE: RocktheVote.org CONFIRM VOTER REGISTRATION: RocktheVote.org/voting-information VOTER ID INFO/HELP: VoteRiders & 866ourvote.org Get Involved: Swing Left (Help flip districts from anywhere) Red to Blue (DCCC program to flip seats) When We All Vote (Michelle Obama’s initiative) Voter Circle (friend-to-friend outreach tool) Abroad? Phone bank for Democrats Let America Vote (voting rights focus) Justice Democrats “Justice Dialer” Brand New Congress GOTV Dialer National Democratic Redistricting Committee Easily donate to candidates with DownTicket.com on your mobile browser. “15 Ways to Help a Campaign Win Their Election” (Political Charge) FLORIDA'S BATTLEGROUNDS: Important Dates: Must be registered by Tuesday, Oct. 9th. Most absentee ballot requests must be made in person 6 days before election day (some counties online). Absentee ballots must be received by 7pm on election day. Early voting begins Oct. 27th-Nov. 3rd. *More details on voting in Florida* U.S. SENATE Must Retain Seat: Bill Nelson(D - incumbent) U.S. HOUSE FL-15: Kristen Carlson FL-16: David Shapiro FL-18: Lauren Baer Swing Left FL-18 | Red to Blue FL-18 FL-26: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Swing Left FL-26 | Red to Blue FL-26 FL-27: Donna Shalala FL-27 (No Swing Left or Red to Blue page available for FL-27) GOVERNOR: GOV: Andrew Gillum Researched & Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman, Sources: Ballotpedia; NBC News; Swing Left
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Fri, 14 September 2018
Air Date: 9/14/2018 Today we take a look at the confirmation process of Brett Kavanaugh, his stance on several critical issues and his threat to democratic values and separation of powers in the federal government Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991
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SHOW NOTES Dahlia Lithwick, law correspondent at Slate, joins Ring of Fire’s Sam Seder, to talk about the illegitimacy of Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings. Constitutional law scholar Garrett Epps on protests, sparring over documents and questions about the limits of executive privilege during the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Salon.com political reporter Amanda Marcotte discusses what we’ve learned — and haven’t — about Kavanaugh and the threat he poses to women’s health care rights We discuss Judge Kavanaugh's nomination, the hearings and how they will affect executive power and international law with Marjorie Cohn Robert Weissman of Public Citizen on their analysis of Kavanaugh’s opinions in split-decision cases in which he sided against the public interest 87% of the time in split-decision cases dealing with consumer, environmental and worker rights. Brett Kavanaugh on the U.S. Supreme Court spells big trouble for environmental standards and climate action Ch. 7: Explaining how Brett Kavanaugh will perpetuate structural racism - Boom! Lawyered - Air Date 9-5-18 Imani and Jess explain how we know what kind of a Justice Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will be for people of color. Ch. 8: Jesse Lee explains the dangers of unrestrained executive power - @offkiltershow - Air Date 9-6-18 Jesse Lee, Vice President for Communications at CAPAF, explains the dangers of unrestrained executive power. Ch. 9: What You Can Do To Resist the Confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh - Thinking Cap - Air Date 9-6-18 Vanita Gupta on what listeners can do to say “no” to the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation. Virginia Heffernan is joined by Slate's Dahlia Lithwick to discuss the protests surrounding the Brett Kavanaugh hearings. Ch. 11: THE MIDTERMS MINUTE- Pennsylvania’s Battleground Races! - Best of the Left Activism Take action! Click the title and/or scroll down for quick links and resources from this segment.
VOICEMAILS Ch. 12: Bernie Sanders helped me come back to politics - Sarah from Cool, CA
Ch. 13: Final comments asking for stories of getting inspired and engaged in politics
THE MIDTERMS MINUTE (Quick Links): REGISTER TO VOTE: RocktheVote.org CONFIRM VOTER REGISTRATION: RocktheVote.org/voting-information VOTER ID INFO/HELP: VoteRiders & 866ourvote.org Get Involved: Swing Left (Help flip districts from anywhere) Red to Blue(DCCC program to flip seats) When We All Vote(Michelle Obama’s initiative) Voter Circle(friend-to-friend outreach tool) Abroad? Phone bank for Democrats Let America Vote (voting rights focus) Justice Democrats “Justice Dialer” Brand New Congress GOTV Dialer National Democratic Redistricting Committee Easily donate to candidates with DownTicket.comon your mobile browser. “15 Ways to Help a Campaign Win Their Election”(Political Charge) PENNSYLVANIA BATTLEGROUNDS: Important Dates: Mustbe registered to vote by October 9th. Absentee ballot requests made by October 30th and received by November 2nd. Early voting NOT available. U.S. House: PA-01 - Scott Wallace Swing Left PA-01 | Red to Blue PA-01 PA-05 - Mary Gay Scanlon (no Swing Left or Red to Blue page) PA-06 - Chrissy Houlahan Swing Left PA-06 | Red to Blue PA-06 PA-07 - Susan Wild Swing Left PA-07 | Red to Blue PA-07 PA-17 - Connor Lamb PA-16 - Ron DiNicola “SAFE” But Must Retain: U.S. SENATE - Bob Casey(D - incumbent) GOVERNOR - Tom Wolf(D - incumbent) FURTHER PA MIDTERMS READING: What Pennsylvania’s new congressional map means for 2018(Vox) These 6 Pennsylvania Democratic nominees are key to the battle for House control(Vox) 5 States That Will Decide the House Majority(Roll Call) Pennsylvania voters prefer Democrats for Congress after choosing Trump in 2016: NBC/Marist poll(CNBC) Researched and written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman
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Tue, 11 September 2018
Air Date: 9/11/2018 Today we take a look at some strategies to and reasons why we need to have better political conversations Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991
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SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Robb Willer: How to have better political conversations - @TEDTalks - Air Date 2-9-17 Robb Willer studies the forces that unite and divide us. As a social psychologist, he researches how moral values -- typically a source of division -- can also be used to bring people together. Ch. 2: Understanding the backfire effect Part 1 - You are not so smart - Air Date 2-10-17 Stephan Lewandowsky takes us step-by-step through The Debunking Handbook, a guide he and John Cook wrote for avoiding the backfire effect when confronting vaccine and climate change deniers. Ch. 3: THE MIDTERMS MINUTE: California’s Battleground Races! - Best of the Left Activism Take action! Click the title and/or scroll down for quick links and resources from this segment. The amount of political disagreement in the nation is matched only by righteous indignation. But in order to disagree without disrespecting each other, we need to look hard at our own positions, and Van Jones does just that. Explaining the key takeaway regarding the backfire effect. Always replace a faulty idea with a valid one. Never debunk a claim only to leave a void. Explaining why saying the things you may want to say to your political adversaries is more likely to exacerbate the problems in our political divide further, making you part of the problem.
VOICEMAILS Ch. 7: How do I know I'm not just in my own echo chamber? - Michael from the UK
Ch. 8: Final comments on expanding your view and understanding of news media
THE MIDTERMS MINUTE ASAP: Check your state registration deadlines and voter ID laws GET INVOLVED: Swing Left (Help flip districts from anywhere) Voter Circle(friend-to-friend outreach tool) Abroad? Phone bank for Democrats Let America Vote (voting rights focus) Justice Democrats “Justice Dialer” Brand New Congress GOTV Dialer National Democratic Redistricting Committee Easily donate to candidates with DownTicket.comon your mobile browser. “15 Ways to Help a Campaign Win Their Election” (Political Charge) CALIFORNIA BATTLEGROUNDS (Note: List may vary by org or outlet): Important Dates: Must be registered/postmarked by October 22nd (more info) Local Action:California Democratic Party https://www.cadem.org/take-action Push Left! U.S. Senate - Kevin de Leon (D Safe Seat) Flip CA-10th: Josh Harder Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/district/CA-10 Flip CA-25th: Katie Hill Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/district/CA-25 Flip CA-39th: Gil Cisneros Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/district/CA-39 Flip CA-45th: Katie Porter Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/district/CA-45 Flip CA-48th: Harley Rouda Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/district/CA-48 Flip CA-49th: Mike Levin Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/district/CA-49 Sources: Ballotpedia; NBC News; Swing Left Researched & Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman
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Fri, 7 September 2018
Air Date: 9/7/2018 Today we take a look at several of the ways that average people benefit from collective action including unionization, class action lawsuits and politically attuned investing of pooled pension funds. Plus, making the obvious case for why the Democratic Party needs to get wholeheartedly on board with policies that unwaveringly support working people and empower collectivism. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991
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SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: The case for unions - The Brian Lehrer Show - Air Date 6-25-18 Jane McAlevey, labor and environmental organizer, argues that progressives need more of the hard work of organizing mass movements to be effective and talks about recent labor actions in Las Vegas and by red-state teachers. Speaking with Angie Coiro, Thomas Neuburg analyzes the relationship between unions and liberals, and how the Democrats fit into the picture. Ch. 3: Roy Houseman Unions Fight Back! (Arbitration) - @TZHRJ - Air Date 05-30-18 Roy Houseman explains the recent ruling on forced arbitration and the effect it will have on workers. Ch. 4: Labor's last weapon against capital is its own capital - @ThisIsHellRadio - Air Date 5-22-18 Law professor David Webber explains how labor can wield capital against capital. David is author of “The Rise of the Working-Class Shareholder: Labor’s Last Best Weapon” from Harvard University Press. Ch. 5: Shaun Richman on rights and rebellions - Belabored (@DissentMag) - Air Date 2-23-18 Facing a legislative onslaught, the labor movement must rediscover its fighting spirit—and find ways to turn the GOP attack to its own advantage. Michael Brooks breaks down the viral wildcat strike video and what we will need to do build union power in the US.
VOICEMAILS Ch. 7: Please explain single-payer health care - Jennifer from Columbus, OH
Ch. 8: Final comments explaining how single payer works in broad strokes and bonus clips from a Canadian doctor and many average Canadian citizens explaining the Canadian health care system
Bonus Clips: Dr. Danielle Martin Defending Single Payer Health Care - Women's College Hospital - Air Date 10-3-17 Real Canadians Talking Real Healthcare
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Tue, 4 September 2018
Air Date: 9/4/2018 Today we take a look at many of the underlying reasons that health care in America is so expensive and how those who benefit from the status quo work to keep it that way Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Warby Parker| Amazon USA| Amazon CA| Amazon UK Support Best of the Left on Patreon!
SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Exposing Massive Waste In Our For-Profit Medical System - @RingOfFireRadio - Air Date 10-30-17 Investigative journalist Marshall Allen discusses his latest piece on systematic waste in health care costs that companies are making a profit from. Ch. 2: Matthias Müllenbeck: What if we paid doctors to keep people healthy? - @TEDTalks - Air Date 4-18-18 What if we incentivized doctors to keep us healthy instead of paying them only when we're sick? This shift from a sick care system to a health care system could save us from unnecessary costs and risky procedures -- and keep us healthier for longer. Ch. 3: The Town That Loves Death - Planet Money - Air Date 10-5-16 We'll take you to a place where dying has become acceptable dinner conversation for teenagers and senior citizens alike. It's a place that also happens to have the lowest Medicare spending of any region in the country. Far too many news outlets chose to only report on the costs of universal coverage while neglecting to mention any of the savings which would result in lower net health care expenditures. The morbidly rich are wasting no time countering the momentum progressives are making towards universal health care, and now corporate healthcare interests scared of losing their obscene profits are trying to scare you into giving up single payer. We examine the primary talking points against Single Payer and other big government programs and how to combat them with guest Stephanie Kelton.
Ch. 8: Final comments on the movement of the Overton window right before our eyes
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