WPR’s sports reporter joins the program to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks, one of the nation’s hottest teams right now, ahead of a big game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, we look at medical debt and when unpaid bills can land people in trouble with hospitals, collection agencies and the law.
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Bucks Approaching Team Win-Streak Record
The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the hottest teams in the country right now, leading the NBA’s Eastern Conference. On Thursday, the team could match its 1971 win-streak record by beating the league’s Western Conference leader, the Los Angeles Lakers. We preview the big game and discuss the season so far.
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What Happens When The Hospital Sues Over Your Medical Bills
Unpaid medical expenses make up more than half of all debt in collections, and thousands of Americans are jailed each year for failing to make court appearances for unpaid medical bills, according to a report by ProPublica. Our guest explains why medical debt collection has become more aggressive.
Episode Credits
- Kealey Bultena Host
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Megan Hart Guest
- Lizzie Presser Guest
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