The Daily Show: Ears Edition TDS Time Machine | Healthcare
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Jul 19, 2025 Explore America's tumultuous healthcare landscape, from corporate resistance to the Affordable Care Act to the ironic twists of Medicaid expansion refusals. Join Jon Stewart as he shares humorous anecdotes about the absurdities of insurance policies. Discover how Obamacare reshapes employment strategies, while Al Madrigal hilariously encourages patients to pass on care. Sam Bee highlights unique medical needs, and Jordan Klepper interviews a job-seeker grateful for Obamacare. Get ready for satire that tackles serious issues with a comedic twist!
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Loopholes in Employer Coverage
- Employers often choose to pay penalties rather than provide health insurance to full-time employees.
- They circumvent Obamacare by cutting workers' hours below full-time to avoid providing coverage.
Advocate Insurance for Young Adults
- Understand that opting out of health insurance imposes costs on responsible adults.
- Encourage young people to get coverage despite feeling invincible to avoid burdening others.
Medicaid Expansion Resistance
- 26 states rejected Medicaid expansion despite federal funding support.
- Political opposition, mostly Republican, hinders making health care affordable for the working poor.