Dr. America with Sanjeev Sriram

Michael Linden mythbusts scaremongering claims about a wealth tax, one of the buzziest ideas making the rounds in progressive spaces; Elena Botella talks her piece “Debt Collecting Promises Good Pay. All It Costs Is Your Soul”; and TalkPoverty’s Pat Garofalo returns to break down “A Just Society,” AOC’s massive anti-poverty plan.

The State of the Union's Health is frustrating (to say the least)! In this episode, Dr America covers what's going on with CHIP, DACA, new attacks on Medicaid patients, and the Trump regime's plans to legalize discrimination in health care. But there are some bright spots of hope with the MeToo movement and everyday people fighting for health justice!

Dr America focuses on child health for this episode, describing the urgency of extending CHIP. The GOP Tax Scam is dangerous for the health of everyone, including (especially?) children. Also, let’s take a closer look at the nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Finally, on the 5th anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting, why is Congress helping more people carry around concealed weapons?

In this big episode, Dr America rallies us to stop the ACA from being repealed (again) and extend CHIP for children's healthcare. Also, as the Trump regime rescinds DACA, immigrants' and DREAMers' health is at stake. Finally, as we maintain vigilance for these challenges, let's also be visionary. Together we can build Medicare For All!

Following the violence in Charlottesville, Dr America talks about how overt racism is connected to covert racism. At individual and institutional levels, there's a lot of work to do, but are we ready to get uncomfortable? Like James Baldwin said, "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.