The Checkup with Doctor Mike Why Rainn Wilson Loves Paramedics & Thinks Dwight Schrute Is MAHA
Sep 17, 2025
Rainn Wilson, the beloved actor behind Dwight Schrute from The Office and host of the Soul Boom podcast, dives into the realities of frontline healthcare and his new film, Code 3. He candidly discusses the mistreatment of EMS workers and the shocking costs of medical billing. Rainn also shares personal stories of wildfire evacuations and his mental health journey. Plus, he humorously imagines Dwight's outrageous political influence and remedies, all while reflecting on youth mental health and spirituality.
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How Code 3 Began
- Rainn Wilson read a 180-page EMS script that revealed frontline realities and moved him deeply.
- He condensed it into Code 3 to entertain while telling EMS workers' true stories.
Healthcare Is Systemically Broken
- Rainn and Doctor Mike argue the American healthcare system is 'colossally broken.'
- They connect bureaucracy, lawsuits, insurers, and government gaps to systemic failure.
Emergency Birth Bill Shock
- Rainn shared his wife's emergency C-section and the shock of a huge hospital bill afterward.
- He described calling billing and discovering the maze of insurer negotiations and surprise charges.
