Lost Debate America’s Sick Healthcare System with Bethany McLean
Dec 7, 2023
Bethany McLean, journalist and contributing editor for Vanity Fair, joins the show to discuss her new book on America's sick healthcare system. They delve into the profit-driven nature of healthcare, the lack of transparency in pricing, and the flaws in the American healthcare system. They also explore topics such as the Enron scandal, the history of US globalization, right-wing populism, and the impact of school closures.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Scandal of Enron: Laws Broken vs. Moral Implications
02:36 • 2min
Structural Issues in the American Healthcare System
04:45 • 14min
Flaws of the Healthcare System in America
19:07 • 18min
Rationale behind Actions and Heroes within Trump Administration
36:37 • 5min
The History of US Globalization
41:52 • 5min
Contrasting Right-Wing Populism and Liberal Democratic Parties
46:30 • 2min
Contentious Issues and Impact of School Closures
48:41 • 4min