The Killing of Brian Thompson and the Human Cost of Healthcare with Jia Tolentino

Dec 18, 2024

Jia Tolentino, an award-winning writer at The New Yorker and bestselling author, stars in this thought-provoking discussion. She dives into the tragic murder of Brian Thompson, exploring the contrasting public reactions and their implications for America's healthcare system. The conversation touches on the unsettling humor surrounding his death and critiques the profit-driven practices of UnitedHealthcare. Tolentino highlights deep-seated issues of socioeconomic inequality and the urgent need for healthcare reform, calling for greater political awareness and systemic change.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Murder and Healthcare: A Dark Commentary

02:45 • 4min

The Dark Side of UnitedHealthcare: Profit, Denials, and Socioeconomic Inequality

06:33 • 4min

Examining Social Decay and Healthcare Inequities

10:36 • 6min

Apathy and Healthcare: Reflections from Popular Media

16:36 • 3min