We discuss the importance of being able to afford health care, as it becomes a larger platform issue among Democratic presidential hopefuls. And the projected lifespans of Wisconsin residents is declining slightly, accordingly to a new report. We’ll talk to a public health expert to learn more.
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With Democrats Focusing On Health Care Coverage, What About Affordability?
Democrats running for president are making expanded health care coverage a big part of their platforms. But our guest says they’re missing another issue – affordability. He joins us to talk about why health care is so expensive, and offer policy ideas that could bring down the cost.
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New Report Finds Life Expectancy Declining In Wisconsin
A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds that the life expectancy for babies born in Wisconsin has declined slightly. Researchers attribute the decline to alcohol and opioid drug use. We’ll talk to an expert who explains the report and what it could mean for Wisconsin in the future.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Ezekiel J Emanuel Guest
- Dr. Patrick Remington Guest
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