How Harris Left Medicare For All Behind
Kamala Harris once championed a true universal health care plan, only to walk it back. Now, nobody knows where she stands.
Health Care
Deep dives into the political corruption and corporate bureaucracy that keeps Americans sick while making executives rich.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: No More Restroom Roulette
Plus, the money tap opens for a major river, good news about crime rates, ride-share drivers catch a break, and your medical debt gets a clean bill of health.
The NBA Is Monetizing A Public Health Crisis
On Lever Time, we look at the big money and big problems tied to the rise of online sports betting.
The $220 Billion Medical Debt Problem (With Rep. Ro Khanna)
Rep. Ro Khanna unveils his plan with Bernie Sanders to wipe out more than $200 billion in medical debt.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Male Contraception For The Win
Plus, asthma inhalers get cheaper, public utilities tap a new clean energy source, free filing may take down TurboTax, and socially conscious investing gains traction.
Wall Street Is Making House Calls
Big Pharma and private equity are taking over the booming in-home care industry while pushing back against needed reforms.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: The Consumer Watchdog Catches A Break
Plus, sick leave is sticking around, Medicaid tackles climate change, criminal justice reform is helping communities, and another state aims to make Big Oil pay.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Your Constitutional Right To Affordable Meds
Plus, Hawaii prioritizes housing for residents, a tech company cuts off the police, and Vermont votes to make Big Oil pay.
Universities Are Making Billions Gatekeeping Your Meds
The University of California has raked in a previously undisclosed $1.6 billion from Xtandi sales, and now doesn’t want the government lowering exorbitant drug costs.
Pfizer’s Massive Tax Dodge
The pharma giant previously received billions in federal funding and raked in huge profits, but owes nothing in 2023 income taxes thanks to legal loopholes and Trump-era tax cuts.