In this discussion, Alex Lawson, President of Social Security Works, sheds light on Elon Musk's potential threat to Social Security. He argues that privatizing it could benefit Wall Street executives at the expense of everyday Americans. The podcast also tackles the challenges faced by rural healthcare and the impact of private equity on hospitals. Lawson emphasizes the importance of walking for longevity and explores how political narratives frequently disconnect from public understanding of essential social programs.

Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, joins Ryan Grim to discuss the struggle to lower drug prices, the power of the pharmaceutical industry, and the future of drug price negotiation. They delve into corruption in healthcare policy, the battle for HR3, strategic blockades by politicians, and the impact of Medicare drug pricing negotiations on insulin and anti-retroviral drugs.