Joanne Kenen, a health policy reporter at Politico, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, and Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal, author and former NYT editor-in-chief, dive into the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. They discuss the severe disruption to Houston's healthcare infrastructure, including damaged research facilities. Insights on the health risks from flooding, like pollution and mold, highlight the disaster's long-term effects. The conversation also covers bipartisan relief funding and the complexities of rising healthcare costs, giving listeners a deeper understanding of the intertwined nature of disaster response and health policy.

In this discussion, guest Elisabeth Rosenthal, a senior contributing editor at KFF Health News and former ER physician, dissects the public's anger towards health insurance following a tragic incident involving a CEO. She addresses the systemic frustrations faced by patients and compares the U.S. healthcare model to Canada's, highlighting differences in access and profitability. Rosenthal also tackles corporate accountability and outlines the urgent need for reform in American healthcare, especially with looming subsidy expirations.

Elisabeth Rosenthal, Senior Contributing Editor at KFF Health News and author of "An American Sickness," dives deep into the public's reaction to the shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. She discusses the longstanding frustration with the health insurance industry, including systemic issues like claim denials that leave patients in distress. Rosenthal highlights the widening gap between executive compensation and patient experiences, urging for essential reforms to restore trust and improve healthcare quality for all.