Bulwark Takes Yes, They’re Coming for Obamacare (AGAIN!)
May 28, 2025
Jonathan Cohn, a healthcare expert from The Bulwark, joins to unpack the Republican effort to dismantle Obamacare. He discusses the sweeping new bill targeting Medicaid and ACA marketplaces, revealing the serious risks of losing coverage for millions. The conversation also delves into the political gamesmanship surrounding vaccine safety and public health, and how these dynamics could influence future healthcare legislation. Cohn highlights the intricacies of navigating insurance challenges, from premium spikes to potential improvements under pressure.
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RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Policy Shift
- RFK Jr. is removing COVID booster shots for most healthy adults and children from official recommendations.
- This move reduces vaccine access and signals potential future restrictions on other vaccines.
Vaccine Decisions Bypass Experts
- The usual expert advisory committee was bypassed in making recent vaccine schedule changes.
- RFK Jr. controls decisions without transparent scientific consultation, undermining established processes.
COVID Vaccine as Anti-Vax Test
- RFK Jr.'s changes to COVID vaccines serve as a test case for broader anti-vaccine moves.
- Public backlash will be crucial to stopping similar restrictions on other vaccines.