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Wendell Potter

Former vice president of Cigna, a whistleblower who exposed the health insurance industry''s practices.

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Dec 13, 2024 • 42min

Why America Is Mad As Hell About Health Care

Wendell Potter, a former Cigna executive and whistleblower, joins journalist Jonathan Cohn to unravel the healthcare crisis in America. They discuss the growing public outrage towards the insurance industry, especially in light of a recent executive's murder. Potter shares firsthand experiences of how profit motives jeopardize patient care while Cohn analyzes the long history of political battles over healthcare reform. Together, they dissect the complexities of healthcare policies, the struggle for universal coverage, and the challenges that remain in making healthcare accessible for all.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 0sec

Healthcare Is a Right: CEO's Killing Ignites Calls for Reform Amid Trump's Plan to Privatize Medicare

Wendell Potter, a former healthcare executive turned reform advocate, discusses the tragic implications of a murder tied to the health insurance industry. He emphasizes how everyday violence is inflicted by corporations denying essential care to millions. Potter reflects on personal stories of those struggling with medical debt and insurance denials, pushing for laws that guarantee care for everyone. Derrick Crowe adds insights on the Care Over Cost campaign and the urgency of reform amid threats of Medicare privatization.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 1h 3min

Episode 663: WENDELL POTTER-Health Insurance Whistle-Blower-Profits over patients and only getting worse

Wendell Potter, a former health insurance executive turned whistleblower, reveals the dark side of the healthcare system, where profits often trump patient care. He shares alarming statistics on U.S. healthcare outcomes and the pervasive role of insurance companies in promoting medical debt and inadequate care. Potter discusses his shift from corporate insider to advocate, highlighting the need for reform driven by grassroots movements. He also exposes the influence of financial contributions on healthcare legislation, urging listeners to engage in the fight for a fairer system.