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GUEST BIO Paul Y. Song is an MD, entrepreneur and health activist. He is currently CEO of NKGen Biotech. Dr. Song served as the very first visiting fellow on healthcare policy in the California Department of Insurance in 2013. His last clinical role was Asst. Professor at the Samuel Oschin Cancer Center at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. He currently serves on several boards including: the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago Mercy Corps, The Center for Health and Democracy, Gideon's Promise, and Progressive Democrats of America. Dr. Song graduated with honors from the University of Chicago and received his M.D. degree from George Washington University. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Chicago.. Instagram DEFINITIONS Single-payer healthcare: A type of universal healthcare in which the costs of essential healthcare for all residents are covered by a single public system (hence "single-payer"). Single-payer systems may contract for healthcare services from private organizations (as is the case in Canada) or may own and employ healthcare resources and personnel (as is the case in the United Kingdom). Medicare: A government national health insurance program in the United States. It primarily provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older, as well as for disabled people. MENTIONED Natural Killer Cells - Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Physicians for a National Health Program Courage CA TAKEAWAYS Alliances are powerful. Finding common goals across movements can amplify each of their individual causes more effectively. A single payer system isn't just better for patients, but also for doctors, who won't have to spend resources fighting insurance companies, or worrying about malpractice insurance. In reality, US patients are not really free to choose their providers. Most of the time, the insurance provider is the one dictating who you have access to, and what medication you're allowed to take under their coverage. As long as our politicians remain beholden to the insurance lobby, we will not get universal healthcare. A new therapy using the patient's own natural killer cells may be the key for Alzheimers, Parkinsons and Cancer patients. CONTACT Instagram | TikTok | Web | LinkedIn | Twitter Host: Lazou --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nuancespod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nuancespod/support

On today's episode of Making Sense of Science, I'm honored to be joined by Dr. Paul Song, a physician, oncologist, progressive activist and biotech chief medical officer. Through his company, NKGen Biotech, Dr. Song is leveraging the power of patients' own immune systems by supercharging the body's natural killer cells to make new treatments for Alzheimer's and cancer. Whereas other treatments for Alzheimer's focus directly on reducing the build-up of proteins in the brain such as amyloid and tau in patients will mild cognitive impairment, NKGen is seeking to help patients that much of the rest of the medical community has written off as hopeless cases, those with late stage Alzheimer's. And in small studies, NKGen has shown remarkable results, even improvement in the symptoms of people with these very progressed forms of Alzheimer's, above and beyond slowing down the disease.In the realm of cancer, Dr. Song is similarly setting his sights on another group of patients for whom treatment options are few and far between: people with solid tumors. Whereas some gradual progress has been made in treating blood cancers such as certain leukemias in past few decades, solid tumors have been even more of a challenge. But Dr. Song's approach of using natural killer cells to treat solid tumors is promising. You may have heard of CAR-T, which uses genetic engineering to introduce cells into the body that have a particular function to help treat a disease. NKGen focuses on other means to enhance the 40 plus receptors of natural killer cells, making them more receptive and sensitive to picking out cancer cells. Dr. Song is the grandson of the late Sang Don Kim, who was the first popularly elected Mayor of Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Song serves as the co-chair for a Campaign for a Healthy California. In 2013, he was named and served as the very first visiting fellow on healthcare policy in the California Department of Insurance. In addition, Dr. Song serves on the executive board of Physicians for a National Health Program California, People for the American Way, Progressive Democrats of America, Healthcare NOW, The Eisner Pediatric and Women's Center, and the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies. Dr. Song graduated with honors from the University of Chicago, received his M.D. from George Washington University and completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Chicago. He sees Medicaid and uninsured patients at Dignity California Hospital.With Dr. Song's leadership, NKGen's work on natural killer cells represents cutting-edge science that's resulting in key findings about two of humanity's most intractable diseases – contributing important pieces of the puzzle for treating them.Making Sense of Science features interviews with leading medical and scientific experts about the latest developments in health innovation and the big ethical and social questions they raise. The podcast is hosted by science journalist Matt Fuchs

A US company, with its origins in South Korea, is using natural killer (NK) cells to treat Alzheimer's disease, with remarkable results.This week, we have a conversation with Dr Paul Song, CEO of NKGen Biotech, a company with its sights set on changing the Alzheimer's treatment landscape.00:58-02:55: About NKGen Biotech 02:56-05:39: Why is Alzheimer's so challenging to treat? 05:39-07:28: Are there other treatments making a difference? 07:28-13:47: What is NKGen Biotech's approach to treating Alzheimer's? 13:47-15:38: Can you treat multiple conditions at the same time? 15:38-15:55: Are there any side effects? 15:55-16:33: What dose are you able to give? 16:33-18:31: How can you keep the cost of treatments low? 18:31-19:19: How, and how often, will it be administered? 19:19-20:49: How are you approaching taking on later stage Alzheimer's? 20:49-22:21: Are you looking to cure Alzheimer's? 22:21-23:50: Can this approach be used for other diseases? 23:50-24:47: Are you looking for partnerships? 24:47-25:47: What stage are your trials at? 25:47-26-19: What are the next steps for NKGen Biotech? 26:19-26:35: How are you enrolling patients? 26:35-27:32: What is your approximate timeline?Interested in being a sponsor of an episode of our podcast? Discover how you can get involved here! Stay updated by subscribing to our newsletter

In this episode of Life Science Success, my guest is Dr Paul Song. Dr. Song has served as Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of NKGen since December 2022.   Dr. Paul Song, CEO and Vice Chairman of NKGen since December 2022, shares his background as a radiation oncologist and his journey into biotech. Dr. Song talks about the importance of natural killer cells in the body's defense against diseases and their potential in treating conditions like Alzheimer's. NKGen's phase one trial showed promising results, with 90% of patients either stabilizing or improving in Alzheimer's treatment. NKGen is also exploring the use of natural killer cells in combination with other cancer therapies to enhance their effectiveness while minimizing side effects.

Hi and thanks for joining. My guest today is Paul Song.Paul shares how his journalist wife Lisa Ling encouraged him to begin exploring psychedelics and the deeply emotional and profound Ayahuasca journeys that led to healing childhood and generational trauma.Dr. Paul Song is currently CEO and Vice Chairman of NKGen Biotech.He is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Fuse Biotherapeutics where he still serves as a senior advisor.Your support means a lot so please subscribe, download, and share with friends and family. I'd also love to hear what resonates for you so send me your comments.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mindfultripofficialIG/Tik Tok: @mindfultripofficialFacebook: @mindfultripEmail: mindfultripofficial@gmail.comConnect with Paul Song:Instagram: @paulysongFacebook: @PaulSongDisclaimer: Mindful Trip content and the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host, guests, and contributors is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a medical provider or mental health care professional about your health-related questions. Mindful Trip does not encourage illegal activity, including but not limited to the illegal sale, purchase, or use of controlled substances. 

1980 ist das definitiv letzte Beatles Jahr - zum Ende des Jahres macht das Drama einer wunderbaren Band ein Ende! Markus und Olli sind melancholisch. John hat sein starkes Jahr, Paul experimentiert und George zehrt von den Left Overs. Und Ringo bekommt nen Paul Song.Coming Up VideoPauls Reaktion auf Johns TodAlbum auf SpotifyAlbum auf AppleMusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Paul Song, board certified radiation oncologist and co-founder and CEO of Fuse Biotherapeutics, returns to discuss where we are and where we may go as we enter the third year of this COVID-19 pandemic.  With so much misinformation and hesitation towards vaccines and boosters, Dr. Song shares his insights as a father of young children and as a doctor who has witnessed first-hand the structural issues at the core of the healthcare system.  Dr. Song graduated with honors from the University of Chicago and received his MD degree from George Washington University. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Chicago where he served as Chief Resident and did a brachytherapy fellowship at the Institute Gustave Roussy in Villejuif, France. He was also awarded an ASTRO research fellowship in 1995 for his research in radiation inducible gene therapy. Dr. Song also serves on the board of Physicians for a National Health Program, The Pritzker School for Molecular Engineering, Progressive Democrats of America, and the Center for Health and Democracy.

Highlights from the Medicare for All March in Los Angeles. We hear from AB1400 Sponsor Ash Kalara, Shahid Buttar, Wendy Carillo, Maria Estrada, Dr. Paul Song, Ron Placone, Jimmy Dore, Maebe A. Girl, and many more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/district34/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/district34/support

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman checks in with physician and progressive activist Dr. Paul Song, The post Dr. Paul Song #771 appeared first on Paul Samuel Dolman.

We kick things off with Dr. Paul Song. Song, the husband of journalist Lisa Ling, is a radiation oncologist and healthcare activist, advising on insurance policy, clinical trials, and Medicare for All.Dr. Song discussed a potentially hopeful development, a study out of France that found a combination of hydroxychloroquine and zithromax had cured patients with coronavirus, eliminating the viral load in just six days."A lot of people are walking around, shedding viruses unknowingly, and if you can eliminate this from the body in such a short period of time, then the potential to infect others is greatly diminished, not to mention the recovery period for patients," Song said. "So while the date is very preliminary, it is extremely, extremely compelling, and very hopeful."Song also addressed concerns back at home that the language being used by President Trump is fomenting racism against Asian-Americans, namely the use of the term "Chinese Virus," or the alleged use of the term "Kung Flu" by an unnamed White House staffer."More people have died of Coronavirus in Italy, than they have now in China," Song said. "So, I think to label it as one entity, to assign a boogeyman, is not helping."----------This week, the Dow lost nearly 4,000 points. Business across the country deemed non-essential were closed as millions were ordered to stay home. In California, one of the harder hit industries was the entertainment business, which has seen theaters close, late night hosts broadcasting from their homes, and countless productions shut down.Elex is joined by TMZ founder Harvey Levin to talk about the unprecedented nature of the moment.The conversation began with a talk of how perceptions of the crisis changed once Tom Hanks announced his positive diagnosis.Levin said that while Tom Hanks may have put a different face on the crisis, one public figure that has been the most important throughout everything has been Dr. Anthony Fauci of the CDC, who he says has had an enormous impact in connecting to the public.Levin also pointed to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as another leader who has emerged during this crisis."I think, if things got reset, and people could now start over and make a decision on who they want as the Democratic nominee, and this is no shade on Joe Biden... I think they'd pick Andrew Cuomo," Levin said. "He's a big guy, because he's Governor of New York, but I think he's become a national superstar."Levin also discussed the long-term impact of the pandemic on the industry, saying Hollywood was already on the precipice of change, but the pandemic is speeding that change along. He wondered whether advertisers would have the money to advertise their new properties once this crisis is over, meaning streamers and networks will need to find new revenue streams.----------We wrap things up with Dr. Michael Gervais, a high performance psychologist, co-founder of Compete to Create, and host of the "Finding Mastery" podcast.This, as millions of Americans, especially those in New York, Illinois, and California, find themselves quarantined, and ordered to stay home, their emotions running high, whether those emotions are crippling anxiety or severe boredom."If we can feel our body, and where we feel the stress, the response is deep breathing," Gervais said of dealing with the stress and anxiety. "As mechanical as that sounds, as simple as that sounds, a long exhale sends a very strong signal to the brain to calm down, to relax - we're safe."In addition to heavy breathing, Gervais said changing your thought process can produce a huge change, as change all starts with being aware of your own personal needs.But stress isn't the only emotion gripping millions right now, so are loneliness and boredom."Immunity and social belonging are tightly linked," Gervais said. "Being with other people helps our immune system, but we don't get access to that right now, so we need to use our technology to be sure that we're staying in touch with people we love."He suggested Americans offer words of encouragement to their loved ones and that they say things they normally can't because of the pace and rhythm of modern life.Gervais ended by reminding viewers about five key methods for dealing with recovery in this stressful and unprecedented time:Sleep WellEat and Hydrate WellMove WellThink WellLaugh Well  ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show, broadcast from FOX 11 Studios in Los Angeles. For airtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.

Jerry shares his conversation with Dr. Paul Song about coronavirus updates and tips for the community. Recorded on Thursday 3/11/2020 at 1pm.

Isobel and Lauren talk to Dr. Paul Song about the excitement and promise of single-payer in the U.S. They discuss the political history of single-payer, debunk myths about the proposals, and explore why single payer just might be better for clinicians and patients alike.Hosts: Isobel Rosenthal and Lauren TronickGuest: Dr. Paul SongProduction: Lauren TronickEngineering: Tommy BazarianTheme Music by R.O. Shapiro and Micah Motenko

In this special episode of the What Matters Most podcast, Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with Dr. Paul Song about covid-19, the global novel coronavirus of 2020. The post Dr. Paul Song #644 appeared first on Paul Samuel Dolman.

Join host Brenda Gazzar as she explores how our ultra-complicated healthcare system affects doctors and their patients. Dr. Paul Song, radiation oncologist and president of Physicians for a National Health Program – California, details the everyday health insurance hassles physicians face.  And Dr. Ron Birnbaum, dermatologist at the USC-Eisner Family Clinic, explains how the type of health plan you have determines the care you get and the impact this has on patients with potentially life-threatening conditions. Learn why Dr. Song and Dr. Birnbaum believe Medicare for All is the answer.  Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode Will sits down with radiation oncologist Paul Song.  Paul is both a physician and has been active in the fight to improve the healthcare system in America for several years.  In this episode he and Will discuss the current healthcare system as well as the positives and negatives of proposed improvements. Continue the discussion on our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/cylinderradio Follow Will on Instagram @WillReusch Contact us via email CylinderRadio@gmail.com

In this episode Will sits down with radiation oncologist Paul Song.  Paul is both a physician and has been active in the fight to improve the healthcare system in America for several years.  In this episode he and Will discuss the current healthcare system as well as the positives and negatives of proposed improvements. Continue the discussion on our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/cylinderradio Follow Will on Instagram @WillReusch Contact us via email CylinderRadio@gmail.com

On this episode of The H3 Podcast we discuss the college admissions scandal, Shaq being everywhere and in everything, the Bradberries visit to Salt Bae's restaurant, Jake Paul's awful new song, Logan Paul's flat earth documentary... and SO much more!

A new year means the same ole you but a new Congress! For the first time Democrats in the House will hold hearings on Medicare for All to build support for what's shaping up to be the defining issue come 2020. Helping to doctor-splain it all is Paul Song, an oncologist and president of Physicians for a National Health Program California which advocates for a single-payer Medicare for All healthcare system. We talk centrist democrats as the biggest roadblock to progress and the new PayGo rules. Also joining Francesca is comedian and host of the Unpopular Opinion podcast network Adam Tod Brown. He weights in on the Louis CK noise and breaks down what's wrong with cries of "PC culture" policing comedy. Plus "Sext, Elect, Overthrow" with Republicans who're trying to save face by pointing out the obvious about our commander in chief.  Special thanks to Marc Atkinson for these sweet sweet edits.

A new year means the same ole you but a new Congress! For the first time Democrats in the House will hold hearings on Medicare for All to build support for what's shaping up to be the defining issue come 2020. Helping to doctor-splain it all is Paul Song, an oncologist and president of Physicians for a National Health Program California which advocates for a single-payer Medicare for All healthcare system. We talk centrist democrats as the biggest roadblock to progress and the new PayGo rules. Also joining Francesca is comedian and host of the Unpopular Opinion podcast network Adam Tod Brown. He weights in on the Louis CK noise and breaks down what's wrong with cries of "PC culture" policing comedy. Plus "Sext, Elect, Overthrow" with Republicans who're trying to save face by pointing out the obvious about our commander in chief. Special thanks to Marc Atkinson for these sweet sweet edits. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton both came out swinging in a fiery, high-stakes debate on CNN Thursday night, as he cast doubt on her judgment and she criticized his command of policy and his record on guns. Sanders accusing Clinton of "lacking the kind of judgment we need to be the kind of president we need." The Vermont senator said Clinton's support for the Iraq War and "disastrous trade agreements," and the fact that a pro-Clinton super PAC accepts funds from Wall Street, made him "question her judgment." Clinton shot back, calling those attacks "phony." "Sen. Sanders did call me unqualified," she said. "I've been called a lot of things in my life -- that was a first." The two candidates then clashed on the issue of Wall Street. When asked to name a single policy decision Clinton made as senator that showed she was favoring the banks, Sanders said that when the "greed and recklessness and illegal behavior of Wall Street" led to the financial crisis, he had called on the big banks to be broken up -- while Clinton was "busy giving speeches to Goldman Sachs." Clinton shot back: "He cannot come up with any example because there is no example ... It's always important -- it may be inconvenient -- but it's always important to get the facts straight." When she also said that she had called out the big banks for the actions, Sanders took a mocking tone. "Oh my goodness, they must have been really crushed by this," he said, asking whether her statements came before or after "receiving huge sums" from the banks in speaking fees. Clinton was pressed by CNN co-moderator Dana Bash on why she would not release the transcripts from the speeches she made to Goldman Sachs and put the issue to rest. Clinton answered: "There isn't an issue. When I was in public service serving as the senator from New York, I did stand up to the banks." Clinton -- as she has in the past -- asked that there be the "same standard for everybody," saying she would be happy to release the transcripts if other presidential candidates, including Donald Trump, did the same. She then turned the tables on Sanders and his tax returns, saying: "Set the same standard on tax returns. Everybody does it -- and then we move forward." Sanders, who has come under pressure to release his tax returns, vowed on the CNN debate stage to release his previous year's return on Friday. Returns from earlier years, he said, would also be released "very shortly." The two also displayed intense friction over gun control. Throughout the election, Clinton has criticized Sanders' record in Congress on gun control -- an attack she once again made forcefully on Thursday night. Clinton accused Sanders of having made a "commitment to the NRA" to oppose a waiting period for background checks on gun purchases -- and slammed the senator for voting against the so-called "Brady bill" five times. While speaking of the crime bill Clinton's husband Bill ushered in as president, Sanders called a term she had used in the 1990s -- superpredator -- "a racist term." She has since said it was a word she shouldn't have used. The debate in Brooklyn comes just five days before the crucial New York primary contest here. However, Clinton began with an oblique attack on the GOP, defending the "New York values" that Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, a Texas senator, has used as a pejorative. Speaking of her days representing the state in the U.S. Senate, she said, "We worked hard to really keep New York values at the center of what we are and what we do together." RELATED: #Dem Debate comes to media's home turf The heated debate also quickly exposed tensions between Clinton and Sanders on the issue of income inequality -- specifically, raising the minimum wage. Asked whether she would sign a bill raising the federal minimum wage to $15, Clinton responded: "Of course I would." That response drew this skeptical reaction from Sanders: "I am sure a lot of people are very surprised to learn that you support raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. That's just not accurate." In one of the most animated exchanges of the evening, the two candidates began to talk over one another, eventually prompting moderator Wolf Blitzer to intervene. "If you're both screaming at each other, the viewers won't be able to hear either of you," Blitzer said. The crowd, for its part, was much rowdier than at previous Democratic debates, cheering and hissing throughout the event. Sanders insisted that while he has long been fighting to raise the national minimum wage to $15, Clinton had only advocated to raise it to $12. "$12 is not good enough, we need $15 an hour," Sanders said. Until recently, the Democratic race had remained relatively tame, largely devoid of the personal attacks and heated rhetoric that have characterized the GOP contest. But as the race has dragged on into April, there has been a shift. In recent days, Sanders has questioned Clinton's judgment and credibility, pointing to her relationship with Wall Street and vote for the Iraq War. Clinton, meanwhile, has had harsh words for Sanders, sharply questioning whether he is capable of executing the promises embedded in his lofty rhetoric. And Clinton and her aides had been signaling for days that they planned to hit Sanders for his views on gun control, particularly his belief that victims of gun violence should not be able to sue gun and ammunition manufacturers. The likelihood that this issue would become a flashpoint on Thursday skyrocketed earlier in the day when a judge in Connecticut ruled that the suit between the families of Sandy Hook victims and the manufacturer of the gun used in the 2012 shooting there could go forward. The viability of the lawsuit was in doubt because of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, a law Sanders supported that protects gun manufacturers from liability. Clinton hit Sanders for the law at a roundtable on gun violence on Monday and is likely to do so again Thursday night. Sanders is also poised to have to address the latest controversy that has engulfed his campaign: On Wednesday, surrogate Paul Song said at a campaign rally that the Democratic party must stop electing "corporate Democratic whores." Sanders quickly disavowed those comments, calling them "inappropriate and insensitive." The debate is taking place at Brooklyn Navy Yard, located across the East River from Manhattan, making it a home-turf battle for both candidates. Clinton served as a New York senator for eight years and Brooklyn is the location of her campaign headquarters, while Sanders was born and raised in the borough. RELATED: NYC First Lady 'Bernie is getting desperate' Polls show Clinton is likely to defeat Sanders in New York, and even as she enjoys a sizable delegate lead, it is critical for Clinton that she win this state. The Democratic race so far has proven Sanders to be an unexpectedly durable candidate whose popularity among liberals and younger voters has helped to expose the vulnerabilities in Clinton's candidacy. The New York race comes after a string of victories for Sanders in states including Wyoming, Wisconsin, Idaho and Utah. If Sanders were to eke out a win in New York, it would deal a serious blow to Clinton and strengthen the narrative that it is taking Clinton much longer than initially expected to clinch her party's nomination.

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton both came out swinging in a fiery, high-stakes debate on CNN Thursday night, as he cast doubt on her judgment and she criticized his command of policy and his record on guns. Sanders accusing Clinton of "lacking the kind of judgment we need to be the kind of president we need." The Vermont senator said Clinton's support for the Iraq War and "disastrous trade agreements," and the fact that a pro-Clinton super PAC accepts funds from Wall Street, made him "question her judgment." Clinton shot back, calling those attacks "phony." "Sen. Sanders did call me unqualified," she said. "I've been called a lot of things in my life -- that was a first." The two candidates then clashed on the issue of Wall Street. When asked to name a single policy decision Clinton made as senator that showed she was favoring the banks, Sanders said that when the "greed and recklessness and illegal behavior of Wall Street" led to the financial crisis, he had called on the big banks to be broken up -- while Clinton was "busy giving speeches to Goldman Sachs." Clinton shot back: "He cannot come up with any example because there is no example ... It's always important -- it may be inconvenient -- but it's always important to get the facts straight." When she also said that she had called out the big banks for the actions, Sanders took a mocking tone. "Oh my goodness, they must have been really crushed by this," he said, asking whether her statements came before or after "receiving huge sums" from the banks in speaking fees. Clinton was pressed by CNN co-moderator Dana Bash on why she would not release the transcripts from the speeches she made to Goldman Sachs and put the issue to rest. Clinton answered: "There isn't an issue. When I was in public service serving as the senator from New York, I did stand up to the banks." Clinton -- as she has in the past -- asked that there be the "same standard for everybody," saying she would be happy to release the transcripts if other presidential candidates, including Donald Trump, did the same. She then turned the tables on Sanders and his tax returns, saying: "Set the same standard on tax returns. Everybody does it -- and then we move forward." Sanders, who has come under pressure to release his tax returns, vowed on the CNN debate stage to release his previous year's return on Friday. Returns from earlier years, he said, would also be released "very shortly." The two also displayed intense friction over gun control. Throughout the election, Clinton has criticized Sanders' record in Congress on gun control -- an attack she once again made forcefully on Thursday night. Clinton accused Sanders of having made a "commitment to the NRA" to oppose a waiting period for background checks on gun purchases -- and slammed the senator for voting against the so-called "Brady bill" five times. While speaking of the crime bill Clinton's husband Bill ushered in as president, Sanders called a term she had used in the 1990s -- superpredator -- "a racist term." She has since said it was a word she shouldn't have used. The debate in Brooklyn comes just five days before the crucial New York primary contest here. However, Clinton began with an oblique attack on the GOP, defending the "New York values" that Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, a Texas senator, has used as a pejorative. Speaking of her days representing the state in the U.S. Senate, she said, "We worked hard to really keep New York values at the center of what we are and what we do together." RELATED: #Dem Debate comes to media's home turf The heated debate also quickly exposed tensions between Clinton and Sanders on the issue of income inequality -- specifically, raising the minimum wage. Asked whether she would sign a bill raising the federal minimum wage to $15, Clinton responded: "Of course I would." That response drew this skeptical reaction from Sanders: "I am sure a lot of people are very surprised to learn that you support raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. That's just not accurate." In one of the most animated exchanges of the evening, the two candidates began to talk over one another, eventually prompting moderator Wolf Blitzer to intervene. "If you're both screaming at each other, the viewers won't be able to hear either of you," Blitzer said. The crowd, for its part, was much rowdier than at previous Democratic debates, cheering and hissing throughout the event. Sanders insisted that while he has long been fighting to raise the national minimum wage to $15, Clinton had only advocated to raise it to $12. "$12 is not good enough, we need $15 an hour," Sanders said. Until recently, the Democratic race had remained relatively tame, largely devoid of the personal attacks and heated rhetoric that have characterized the GOP contest. But as the race has dragged on into April, there has been a shift. In recent days, Sanders has questioned Clinton's judgment and credibility, pointing to her relationship with Wall Street and vote for the Iraq War. Clinton, meanwhile, has had harsh words for Sanders, sharply questioning whether he is capable of executing the promises embedded in his lofty rhetoric. And Clinton and her aides had been signaling for days that they planned to hit Sanders for his views on gun control, particularly his belief that victims of gun violence should not be able to sue gun and ammunition manufacturers. The likelihood that this issue would become a flashpoint on Thursday skyrocketed earlier in the day when a judge in Connecticut ruled that the suit between the families of Sandy Hook victims and the manufacturer of the gun used in the 2012 shooting there could go forward. The viability of the lawsuit was in doubt because of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, a law Sanders supported that protects gun manufacturers from liability. Clinton hit Sanders for the law at a roundtable on gun violence on Monday and is likely to do so again Thursday night. Sanders is also poised to have to address the latest controversy that has engulfed his campaign: On Wednesday, surrogate Paul Song said at a campaign rally that the Democratic party must stop electing "corporate Democratic whores." Sanders quickly disavowed those comments, calling them "inappropriate and insensitive." The debate is taking place at Brooklyn Navy Yard, located across the East River from Manhattan, making it a home-turf battle for both candidates. Clinton served as a New York senator for eight years and Brooklyn is the location of her campaign headquarters, while Sanders was born and raised in the borough. RELATED: NYC First Lady 'Bernie is getting desperate' Polls show Clinton is likely to defeat Sanders in New York, and even as she enjoys a sizable delegate lead, it is critical for Clinton that she win this state. The Democratic race so far has proven Sanders to be an unexpectedly durable candidate whose popularity among liberals and younger voters has helped to expose the vulnerabilities in Clinton's candidacy. The New York race comes after a string of victories for Sanders in states including Wyoming, Wisconsin, Idaho and Utah. If Sanders were to eke out a win in New York, it would deal a serious blow to Clinton and strengthen the narrative that it is taking Clinton much longer than initially expected to clinch her party's nomination.