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E524 Sen. Bernie Sanders

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

CHAPTER

Navigating Healthcare and Political Realities

This chapter explores the complexities of healthcare as a potential fundamental right, emphasizing the importance of price transparency and potential legislative changes to ease financial burdens on patients. It examines the stark contrast in prescription drug prices, especially diabetes medication, between the U.S. and other countries, while critiquing the lack of negotiation power for government entities. Additionally, the conversation shifts to broader political issues, including the impact of climate change and the dynamics of political extremism, particularly concerning figures like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

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