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Bill Press is out so Jon Allen (Roll Call) is filling in. He welcomes John Donnelly, Clare Foran and Matt Fuller to discuss Donald Trump's vague announcement on Afghanistan, why this is truly America's never-ending war, the Democrats' campaign to rid the Capitol of Confederate statues and Paul Ryan's weak critique of Trump's Charlottesville comments - the full Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press is out so executive producer Peter Ogburn is filling in. He welcomes Julie Millican, Rep. Al Green (D-TX) and Mark Boal to discuss the GOP's inability to pass their 'skinny repeal health care bill,' Fox News' dangerous misinformation on the transgender ban, new legislation to prevent Trump from pardoning himself and the new American period crime drama 'Detroit' - the full Friday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), Tom Perez and Randi Weingarten to discuss John McCain's cowardly speech to open up the health care vote in the Senate, breaking down the Democrats' new slogan, Donald Trump's reluctance to fire Jeff Sessions and the American Federation of Teachers' standoff with Betsy DeVos over school choice - the full Wednesday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes Tom LoBianco, Alex Seitz-Wald and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) to discuss Jared Kushner's collusion denial, Trump's 'beleaguered' attorney general, John McCain's return to the Senate for a health care vote, and the Democrats' new slogan: 'a better deal' - the full Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes Eliza Collins, Niall Stanage and Joe Cirincione to discuss Anthony Scaramucci's headlining debut as White House Communications Director, whether or not there will be a health care vote this week, Jared Kushner's date with the Senate Intel Committee and the National Intelligence community vs. Donald Trump - the full Monday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes Ben Wikler, Cameron Joseph, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) to discuss Donald Trump's explosive interview with The New York Times, MoveOn's continued fight against the GOP health care bill, Trump's veiled threat toward a GOP senator, and the importance of helping 'the least among us' - the full Thursday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes David Daley, Randy Bryce, and Jason Kander to discuss Mitch McConnell's failure to get 50 votes on health care, how gerrymandering could have an effect on the 2018 midterm elections, how an ironworker expects to unseat Paul Ryan in Wisconsin, and Let America Vote's efforts to combat Donald Trump's voter fraud commission - the full Wednesday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes Donna Edwards, Jordan Fabian, and Steven Shepard to discuss the latest roadblock for the GOP's health care bill, one former member of Congress' impassioned plea to her colleagues on saving the ACA, the White House's shifting defense on Don Jr.'s Russia meeting, and Donald Trump's historically-low approval rating - the full Monday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press is out so Jon Allen (Sidewire) is filling in. He welcomes Rachel Roubein, Capri Cafaro, and Rep. Stacey Plaskett (Virgin Islands) to discuss Donald Trump's latest defense for his "wonderful young" son, another health care fail from the GOP, how to appeal to Midwest voters, and what has to happen before impeachment becomes reality - the full Friday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes Graham Vyse and Ben Terris to discuss Donald Trump Jr.'s 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer, how to make 'single-payer health care' sound sexy, Kellyanne Conway's return to cable TV, and Jason Kander's rising stock among young Democrats - the full Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes Travis Waldron, Daniella Gibbs-Leger, and Annie Linskey to discuss an isolated American president at Hamburg's G20 summit, the origin story behind the Trump WWE tweet, the likelihood of a health care bill passing this week, and the absurdity of working with Putin on strengthening cybersecurity - the full Monday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press is out so Sabrina Siddiqui (The Guardian) is filling in. She welcomes Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Krist Novoselic, & Faiz Shakir to discuss a potential knockout for the GOP health care bill following the release of the CBO score, the need to reach out to heartland voters, a founding member of Nirvana's fight for fair representation in our election system, & the ACLU's response to the Supreme Court's travel ban decision - the full Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press is out so executive producer Peter Ogburn is filling in. He welcomes Sam Baker, Joel Payne, & Igor Bobic to discuss the best strategy for Democrats to combat the GOP health care bill, the likelihood of whether Mitch McConnell can get 50 votes for the bill, Donald Trump's blame-shift on Russia election meddling, & Nancy Pelosi's future in the Democratic Party - the full Monday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes Tierney Sneed, Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA), & Matt Laslo to discuss the unveiling of the Senate GOP's health care bill, what it will take for the bill to fail, why Democrats are calling it 'cruel,' & calls for Nancy Pelosi to step down as minority leader - the full Friday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes Vann R. Newkirk II, Jordan Fabian, & Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) to discuss the search for the GOP Senate's health care bill, another cop acquitted of shooting a black man, the future of the White House Comms department, & the lack of heart in the Republicans' approach to health care - the full Thursday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes Clare Foran, Alexander Bolton, & Sam Berger to discuss a devastating loss for Jon Ossoff in Georgia's special election, what we can learn from a Bernie-esque candidate in South Carolina, when we can expect to see the Senate GOP's health care bill, & what you can do to stop Trumpcare from being passed - the full Wednesday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes Elana Schor, Jon Allen, & Pema Levy to discuss Rob Quist's loss in Montana's special election, additional support from Democratic leaders for a $15 minimum wage, what it will take for Democrats to win more Congressional seats, & Jared Kushner's new role at the center of the Russia investigation - the full Friday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press is out so executive producer Peter Ogburn is filling in. He welcomes Leslie Dach, Rebecca Vallas, & Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) to discuss the CBO score for the AHCA bill that leaves 23 million uninsured, the Republican House candidate bodyslamming a reporter in Montana, and a proposed budget that will help the rich and hurt the poor - the full Thursday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Session 235 Jen Briney is host of the Congressional Dish podcast and joins me today to talk about our current healthcare system and where it may be headed. Enter to win a free copy of my new book The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Text BOOKGIVEAWAY to 44222. Promo runs until June 4, 2017. Today's guest is very interesting as it's someone who wouldn't normally be here on the podcast but with the changing landscape of our U.S. healthcare system, I thought of bringing an expert in this field. Jen Briney's Congressional Dish podcast is devoted to talking about bills that go through Congress. She has read the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Current TBAC, the new AHCA, and has discussed what's in there or not. She comes on the podcast today to talk about these things so you can come prepared for your medical school interviews. This is going to be a good primer for our healthcare system even if you listen to this in 2018 or 2019, assuming there are no dramatic changes. [03:15] The Congressional Dish Podcast Being a Congress-watcher, Jen watches Congressional hearing and reads bills and laws being created so that taxpayers, like her, would know what's going with their money. What led her to become so familiar with healthcare was the government shutdown in 2013 when the Republicans were trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). She did not like the system as a whole because it's an insurance system, not a healthcare system. But Jen believes it's better than we had before because rules have been put in on the insurance industry. Currently, the Republicans have control of all of government. They're trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act but instead of repealing it, they're putting together bills very quickly with no hearings and no overall plan. What Jen does now is she's reading all the different versions. She has read the first one that failed. But now the house just passed another version of the American Health Care Act, which she's reading for her next episode. [05:22] An Insurance Policy, Not a Healthcare Policy Jen explains there are different ways you can give people healthcare. A lot of other countries do "single payer" where you pay taxes and the government pays for healthcare. It's one of those essential government functions. Conversely, the United States buys health insurance which is supposed to cover the big catastrophes. Before the ACA, these are for profit companies so what they would do is only cover healthy people because it would cost them the least. What health insurance does is you give them $100 a month and as long as you're healthy, they just put that in their pockets. That's profit. But as soon as you get sick, that's when they have to start to pay for stuff and they really don't like this part. In order to have this system that still had private insurance at the center of it, the Affordable Care Act put rules in place. Before the ACA, there would be lifetime limits. You'd sign up for a plan. You get cancer and then you look in the fine print of your insurance and they would say, "Once we hit $1 million, we're not paying for anything for you ever again." And you would go bankrupt. Another common practice with health insurance where once someone would get sick, they would just drop their plan. They would no longer cover you because they don't have to. Basically, they were doing all kinds of shady things to make money. Why Jen thinks the ACA is better is because there are certain rules. For instance, there are now 10 essential health benefits that if you buy health insurance, they have to cover it such as preventive care. Jen shares her experience that when she went to get a physical exam and all the little bills came in, it cost her over $400. Now, that's illegal. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act. They also have to cover things like ambulances, hospital stays, maternity, prescription drugs, etc. There are things now that when you buy insurance, you know you're going to get. It's better than it was was before but it's still based on private insurance. What you see now is these insurance companies liked the old days where they could profit by making up all the rules. Now the people in Congress working on behalf of the insurance industry are trying to make those rules go away. These are the people writing legislation designed to help the insurance industry to be more profitable. They're eliminating these rules so these essential health benefits are going to be flexible in certain states, if states wanted to, so they won't have to cover those essential health benefits anymore. This is not something that's good for the people, but it's good for the businesses. [08:50] Congress Working for Businesses, Not for the People Jen mentions the website OpenSecrets.org where you can look and see these people who are voting for this elimination of rules and you can see where they're getting their campaign funding from and in almost every case, you can see the health insurance industry and health professionals. Then you can see these companies get invited to help write these bills to repeal the Affordable Care Act. In fact, these insurance companies were in the room to write the Affordable Care Act, as well as the pharmaceutical companies.  These health insurance companies want to exist so they use their lobbying power to stay in existence and that is the basis of the Affordable Care Act. Jen says a lot of people call it the "poison pill" and no one right now in Congress is talking about the "single payer" system, the tax-funded system that works in so many other countries. Jen explains why she says these people are working for businesses and not for us is because when you look at what they're doing, that's who benefits. Jen always looks at who benefits financially. With the American Health Care Act of 2017 (AHCA), it's the businesses that benefit from it. [10:21] The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) In Episode 48 of the Congressional Dish podcast, Jen read the Obamacare and shares some big takeaways. First, it puts rules on the private insurance industry. It allows the private insurance industry to remain the main way that people get their healthcare in the United States. As opposed to now, if you wanted to get a government plan, you have to get Medicaid, a program for poor people that gives them their health insurance. The federal government picks up all of the Medicaid funding for the states that accepted it. It basically expanded the program beyond what it used to be. So it allows poor people to get government-funded health insurance. Medicare, on the other hand, is for people over the age of 65 and for the most part, they also get government-sponsored healthcare. Everybody else is in the middle. If you make more than 133% of the poverty line or under the age of 65, you have to get health insurance in order to get healthcare for the most part. This is the basis of the Affordable Care Act. It's a very complicated system that tries to put rules in the private insurance companies so that they will not go bankrupt but still have to cover people with pre-existing conditions. This is expensive because these as your healthcare provider, these insurance companies would have to pay for those benefits for your entire life and they don't want to do that. Hence, ACA forces them to cover you and it forces healthy people to get health insurance to outweigh those costs. Jen thinks it's a very delicate system with a lot of moving parts that have to work together in order to make this private insurance system work. However, this is currently being actively dismantled. Jen admits she doesn't know what to study when it comes to ACA because we really don't know how much of this is going to survive. [13:15] Different Ways to Get Health Insurance One way to get health insurance today is the individual market which didn't exist before. For instance, Jen as a podcaster doesn't have a big corporation paying for her health insurance so if she were single and needed health insurance, she would have to go to each individual company and try to figure out what they cover which can be very confusing. Jen basically ended up with a $400 physical since she had no idea what she was buying. One of the basics of the ACA is that it has created this individual insurance market where people could go on a website and pick a plan from a selection of companies offering it and compare them based on the premium, coverage, percentages - all of which are being explained, which didn't exist before. Through the ACA, it separated your healthcare from your employer so you could quit your job and still have health insurance. Apparently, there are so many people in this country that are clinging onto jobs they don't like because of their health insurance. Other ways of getting health insurance include the small group market and the large employers, where most people in the country are still getting their insurance from. Moreover, the ACA also requires that employers buy plans that cover those ten essential benefits and have minimum of what needs to be provided in return for premiums. Jen ultimately stresses that the Affordable Care Act keeps the private insurance company at the center of our healthcare and try to make it so they can be profitable and yet we get coverage with fewer medical bankruptcies. Jen adds that this did not eliminate medical bankruptcies in the U.S. nor did it cover everybody but it is better than it was before. Basically, it's a stepping stone. [15:25] Medical Bankruptcy and Hospitals Covering healthcare Even if you don't have insurance, you're going to get care anyway, right? You show up to a hospital and you're going to get the care you need. Is this how it works? Jen thinks it's anecdotal but that's not how it works. Before the ACA, Jen's friend got cancer at 15 years old. She went into remission. They had one awesome summer and then the cancer came back. She was told she was going to need a bone marrow transplant. That's what was submitted to her health insurance company but someone behind the desk decided it was too expensive and said no. Because her parents were not millionaires, she died. So you can't really separate medical bankruptcy from getting care. If you got hit by a car and you get brought to a hospital, you're going to get the basics so you can get out of there. But what about the follow-up care? What about cancer treatments? You can't get that in emergency rooms. Jen firmly says this is inaccurate to say that hospitals have to cover you. They do cover the minimums like emergency care but the maintenance and the preventive stuff, that's what keeps you alive long term and that is not covered in the emergency room, especially not on a systemic level when there 325 million people in the U.S. [17:14] Democrats versus Republicans Jen has observed that there is so much corporate influence in our Congress right now on both sides. You have the Republican party that wants the insurance industry to write the rules. So they get to call the shots and they decide who gets covered and who doesn't because they believe in an economic theory. They believe in it so strongly that Jen is convinced they're not really looking at it from the people's perspective. They want people to have access to healthcare but access is different from "actually" having healthcare. So the Republicans are really working on behalf of businesses in a way that I think clouds their judgment. As with the Democrats, they're also corporate in a certain way so they're the ones who created the Affordable Care Act. Instead of nationalizing the healthcare industry like it is in so many other countries, they are also creating the system and doing the middle of the road thing. They can keep the private health insurance in control as long as there are rules. But the people who just want to get healthcare as part of being American citizens are vastly outnumbered in our Congress right now. [19:00] Healthcare as a Business Unfortunately, there is no side that is saying that access to doctors and getting healthcare is just an essential that everybody needs. Jen thinks there is an ideological battle happening and it seems to her that government should be covering the things that we all need but we don't know when. The problem with treating healthcare like any other business is you can't opt out of it. It's not a restaurant, you can't choose to not go there and cook at home. You need the doctors when you need them. And the Republican party, specifically, sees healthcare as a business. Jen adds it's not necessarily a left versus right thing. Instead, is this a business and should it be for profit or should be a part of the government? This is the real battle going on right now and business is winning big time. Let's say, you got bitten by a dog and you're bleeding. Are you supposed to go to Yelp for doctors and figure out which one is the cheapest? And then go to the cheapest one questioning where this doctor actually got their degree. Jen doesn't think this makes sense on so many levels. When you're sick the only thing you're thinking of is how do you get better. You're afraid for you actual life. This is why health insurance companies are an amazing profitable business because it's something we all need and will pay anything for. We don't question our doctors and for most of us, doctors are gods. Again, it's not a business; at least, it's not supposed to be a business. It's not like buying a shirt and choose from different stores. But it matters when it's your health because you only have one body and if you screw it up, game over. [23:45] It’s Going to Get More Expensive! Jen bluntly admits that she is horrified with what the current administration is trying to do by making it all for profit again. It's not a normal business and so a lot of people are going to get hurt by this. With the new American Health Care Act, if it becomes a law, people with pre-existing conditions still have to be covered technically but there are so many loopholes that they've now written into the system. The The MacArthur Amendment got passed in the house. It's basically a waiver that lets states waive the essential health benefits and states can create the essential health benefits, state by state. This implies that not only will states be able to define the categories of benefits but they also get to decide what's in those categories. For example, a state may decide to only cover three prescription drugs instead of a lot of them which were supposed to be covered or a state may decide they won't cover ambulances anymore. Moreover, when you get sick, the ACA puts a limit that you only have to pay a certain amount out-of-pocket. Those are all tied tied to the essential health benefits. With the MacArthur Amendment, each state is allowed to determine what essential health benefits mean and it's also going to determine your lifetime and annual limits and what your out-of-pocket expenses are. Jen thinks this is just going to be much more expensive for customers on so many different levels that people are going to skip care because they can't afford it. Additionally, they say it's designed to reduce premiums. By eliminating the rules on the insurance companies, it's true that premiums might go down because the plans do not cover anything. Jen had one of those. She got her plan for $80 a month but when she went to get a physical, it was $400. Imagine if she actually got sick! That's what they're going back to. Jen says they promise this is only the first step. The main goal is to allow the private insurance companies to do what they will. This is Jen's biggest concern (and ours too!) because they exist not to provide the best healthcare but to make as much money as they can and divvy it up to their shareholders. This is what for profit corporations do. Jen explains it's not necessarily evil but it is when you do it with healthcare. Again, you're talking about desperate people that will pay anything for their own health. So she doesn't see anything good about it. [27:35] The Car Insurance Analogy To better understand what Jen has just discussed, it's like car insurance. When you're looking for a car insurance from a premium standpoint, you're typically looking for the cheapest thing possible and you're not digging around aspects like towing service, accident coverage, or parts replacement. All you want is the cheapest premium because you're a poor college student. Allowing patients to choose the cheapest premium without understanding that back-end of what they're actually buying. They're basically betting on the American population to not be smart. Jen thinks it's not even smart because what they do is deceptive and put it in the fine prints. Those are tricky things insurance companies do so you're not aware. They don't want you to be aware because they want to get out of covering you when you actually do get sick. Jen got a cheaper plan for her car and when her battery died and called her insurance asking for roadside assistance, she found out she's not covered for it anymore. She ended up asking for help from someone. Good thing it wasn't a big deal, but what if it was? However, the problem with comparing health insurance and car insurance, is that you actually don't need a car. So if you don't want to pay premiums, you may choose not to have a car. But you don't have the option to not have a body. You basically don't have any choice. So even if you compare it to other insurances, it doesn't make sense because you don't have to own a car or a home and even life insurance. [30:40] Where to Read and Understand the Bills For those who want to know more about these policies, Jen recommends you go straight to the bill. It can be super painful to read legislation but Jen has seen so many conflicting information from sources written by other people. Hence, the best way to truly understand it is to go to Congressional sources and read what they're reading. Jen says it's not that intimidating. She's outlining the stuff on Congressional Dish and she links to all the individual provisions. Jen uses GovTrack.us to look at the status of bills as well as those that have already been enacted. Jen considers reading the Affordable Care Act was the most miserable experience for her and found it so difficult. It has ten sections. She actually ready the first nine and found out that the tenth edits the first nine. But if you truly want to understand what the system is, you have to go to the bills and the U.S. code and read it. The codes can be confusing to read because of all the numbers or codes written but the laws are written in plain English. So you can go to the sections of the law itself and just read it to understand. It's not as hard as reading bills because you don't have to jump back and forth. [33:20] What Happens to AHCA Now? AHCA has passed the House and now it's in the Senate. Jen explains that what happens from here is that it may be changed because the Senators are not happy with it as it is. The people on the committees don't give Jen hope that it's going to be changed in a way that protects people more. There are certain Republican senators that are uncomfortable with people losing their insurance and having it be more expensive. But there's also a group that are ideologically opposed to the idea that the government puts any kind of restraints on private business and they see healthcare as a business. Two of these people, Ted Cruz and Rand Paul, are going to be involved in the shaping of the Senate's version and jen says they just don't believe in government. The best we can hope for in this Congress is that the whole thing just stops. Jen hopes we can make enough noise that the Senate doesn't vote on it or it fails in the Senate. Timing-wise. Jen heard they want to have this vote in the Senate done by August. This means we have a couple of months to make a fuss in the Senate particularly. The House's rule is done for now (May 2017). So you have to focus from now until August of 2017 unless it's passed sooner. [35:40] Jen's Message to Doctors Jen wants to emphasize to doctors that private insurance is based on a lot of paperwork. There are a lot of receptionists hired to fight with the private insurance industry and a lot of times, the doctors care more about the patient. Jen says what happens to many doctors is they end up having to be insurance experts to help their patients get better and not go bankrupt. So doctors are involved in this and if you like to minimize your cost, minimizing the role of insurance would be good. Insurance companies don't want to pay because that's their business model and you want to get paid. So it's important for doctors to really pay attention to what's going on right now. Having read the bill, Jen encourages doctors in all of their interest to fight it as she thinks there is no good going on here. Jen's friend has Crohn's disease and she's working on moving to New Zealand so that if this becomes a law, she's out. Jen stresses this is how serious this is for your patients. It sounds extreme but it is extreme! This is what keeps Jen awake at night and she thinks this should keep us awake at night too. [39:05] Not a Carefully Crafted Bill Lastly, Jen mentions how fast this is being crafted. It's not something the Republican have been working on for the last eight years since the Affordable Care Act. This bill they passed in the House was not available to read the night before the vote. It was not on the internet. The Congressional Budget Office does the really in-depth analysis of the financials but they were not done with this until the week of May 22, which is in the future of when this bill was actually passed. They simply just wanted to get something passed and so they passed it. Jen thinks this is so reckless. It's not a carefully crafted bill but something that has been thrown together last minute and the effects be damned. This is the same as a doctor not evaluating a patient, giving them some antibiotics and if something doesn't work, another doctor will fix them. [40:30] Be Informed Jen outlined the Affordable Care Act on the Congressional Dish podcast episode 048 and linked them to specific provisions. Episode 151 is Jen's next episode where she will be linking to all these provisions she's talking about when she outlines the American Health Care Act. You may also get a free app so you can get the show notes on your phone as you listen. Links: Enter to win a free copy of my new book The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Text BOOKGIVEAWAY to 44222. Congressional Dish podcast Congressional Dish Podcast Episode 048: The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) OpenSecrets.org Affordable Care Act American Health Care Act of 2017 (AHCA) Medicaid Medicare The MacArthur Amendment GovTrack.us

On May 4th, the “new and improved” American Health Care Act, aka “TrumpCare 2.0,” was passed in the House of Representatives, and is set to replace Obamacare. Ron Howrigon, the CEO of Fulcrum Strategies and author of Flatlining: How Healthcare Could Kill the U.S. Economy, is back in the virtual studio to discuss “TrumpCare 2: The Resurrection of RyanCare” and how it could affect us all.

Obamacare. Ryancare. Trumpcare. Maybe McConnellcare to come. The baffling world of modern American medicine, and the many obstacles that stand between patient and doctor, explain part of the reason the country struggles to find a political consensus on government's role in delivering health insurance. Star health reporter Andy Marso has a wealth of knowledge about innovations in health care and the complicated system of health insurance that determines who gets coverage and how. He joined the Star's “Deep Background” podcast to talk about some issues in the field, from political efforts to rework the Affordable Care act to phone apps that could cure a fever.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ORLY-EP0153 - A Conservative on the PanelWelcome to ORLYRADIO #153 recorded Friday, May 5th, 2017 - where we dismantle the current events for your edutainment through mostly rational conversations that make you go ‘Oh Really’! I’m your host Andy Cowen with my usual suspects, Daniel Atherton, Stephen Griffith, and a special guest - Mr. Truelove. We make mistakes. Please, if you find one, pause the podcast, and send us a note. orlyradiopodcast@gmail.com or phone it in 470-222-6759 Thank you to our Patreon Supporters!Donald DavisMelissa G.HenryDaniel Duncan Gleb Tsipursky http://www.glebtsipursky.com/http://www.intentionalinsights.org/is slated to join us on May 12th. He will be here to talk about effective ways of fighting post-truth politics and political deception. Mr. Truelove, who the heck are you? American Health Care Act, AKA: AHCA, TrumpCare, RyanCare, CouponCare, Expletives Deleted.And all sorts of other stuff!Andy's Pick - The Expanse Series https://www.amazon.com/The-Expanse-Collection-Books-1-3/dp/B014KWUBXE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494560862&sr=8-2&keywords=the+expanseDaniel's Pick - The Royal Game of Ur (20 Boxes) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Game_of_Ur https://www.britishmuseum.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/britishmuseumStephen's Pick - http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/g502-proteus-spectrum-rgb-gaming-mouse http://amzn.to/2qaNWyRMr. Truelove's Pick - http://www.benchmade.com/saddle-mountain-hunter-family.htmlIf you’ve enjoyed what we do here and would like to help us out, there are a few ways.You can donate to the show through www.Patreon.com/orlyradio and get early access to full show content.Make the Algorithm work for us by reviewing us on iTunes to boost our ranking.Use your Words and tell someone about us.And of course, engage us! Send us an message on the social medias or the electronic mails @ ORLYRADIOPODCAST@gmail.com or if you are the more talkative sort 470-222-ORLY (6759) is always ready to take your call or text. And if you don’t like what we’ve done here this evening, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.Thank you for choosing us to waste your valuable time on! This has been ORLYRADIO, Part of The Random Acts Company. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License, including the music Rocket and Pamgaea created by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)

Bill Press welcomes Jimmy Dahman, Ali Watkins, & Dave Jamieson to discuss Sally Yates' testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the latest efforts from the Town Hall Project, how Yates tried to warn the White House about Michael Flynn, & the lies Republicans tell about their health-care plan - the full Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press is out so executive producer Peter Ogburn is filling in. He welcomes Jack Jenkins, Melanie Zanona, & Joel Payne to discuss Paul Ryan's lie that his health care bill received a CBO score, the Evangelicals who have stood by Donald Trump, whether an infrastructure bill could come to fruition soon, & the sharp contrast between the two parties' visions for health care - the full Monday edition of the Bill Press Show!

We had four (count 'em - FOUR!) listener questions this week [thank everybody!] - but the real highlight of Episode 19 is the third (THIRD!) visit to the podcast by benefits expert Eric Schillinger to talk about the House's successful passage of the bill called the "AHCA" (aka TrumpCare) last week, what it does, what it doesn't do, and whether it's likely ever to become a law. All that, plus the Puerto Rico Bankruptcy, an update on new Supreme Court decisions, and the status of the 9th Circuit travel ban appeal.

Bill Press is out so executive producer Peter Ogburn is filling in. He welcomes Alexi McCammond, Hunter Walker, & Alexandra Petri to discuss the GOP's health care bill passing the House, how Democrats plan to use the shortcomings of the bill for the 2018 midterms, Mike Pence's lily-white Cinco de Mayo celebration, & the New York Times' climate science-denying columnist - the full Friday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes John Iadarola, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Joe Cirincione, & Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) to discuss the Republicans' belief that they finally have the votes for their ACA replacement bill, why millions of Americans are at risk under their plan, Donald Trump's lack of love for Democratic world leaders, & the Progressive Caucus' People's Budget - the full Thursday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes Vann R. Newkirk II, Matt Fuller, & Jennifer Bendery to discuss Sean Spicer's awkward defense of North Korea's dictator, Donald Trump's Civil War theory, the GOP's latest crack at a health-care bill, & the Obama wiretapping claims that never seem to die down - the full Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press is out so Cameron Joseph (NY Daily News) is filling in. He welcomes Elise Foley, Jordan Chariton, & Jennifer Haberkorn to discuss Donald Trump's revealing Reuters interview, the administration's immigration crackdown, what Democrats have learned (or haven't learned) from the 2016 election, & a GOP health care bill on life support - the full Friday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Bill Press welcomes Adam Wollner, Dara Lind, & Angelo Carusone to discuss Jeff Sessions' attack on a Hawaiian judge, the White House's belief that they can get a health care deal done before Trump's 100 days are up, a look back at the week in immigration, & Bill O'Reilly's big payout from Fox News - the full Friday edition of the Bill Press Show!

The title of our show begins with dandies, a term used in the late 19th century referring to men wearing women's or effeminate clothing.  Most of Oscar Wilde’s male protagonists were considered dandies and some of them were also gay.  We think the term is similar to the term, metrosexual.  And we connected this to Jane’s latest research on older adults in same-sex relationships countering previous misconceptions about older LGBTQ adults and their sexual satisfaction.  Not only is there very little research about this population, the research that does exist problematizes their sexual lives.  If you’d like to learn more about her research, just click here or go to Jane's website to learn more about it.   We also talked about dildos and other sex toys for older adults.  Ashley talked about dildos as a great way to experience sexuality both solo through masturbation and as a couple.  As you age, your toy needs might change because of vaginal atrophy, arthritis, or erectile issues.  Sleeves, cock rings, and vibrators are widely available and there are a few companies beginning to address older adults’ needs.  She also mentioned one of our favorite TV series, Frankie and Grace, and their new vibrator for older women.  If you’re interested in more on this topic of toys for older adults, take a look at Joan Price’s book Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex.  You can order any of Joan’s books here.     And speaking of donuts, Jane talked about the coverage gap in Medicare Part D, often referred to as the donut hole.  The donut hole is a temporary limit on what the drug plan will cover for drugs.  The coverage gap begins after you and your drug plan have spent a certain amount for covered prescription drugs.  If you’d like to find the best Medicare Part D plan, click here.  She then covered her favorite victory of the past few weeks.  When House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the “Ryancare” (or Obamalite) from the House floor just minutes before it was destined to be defeated, Jane cited the overwhelming resistance voiced by thousands of Americans who called, emailed, wrote, spoke out at Town Meetings, and attended rallies to voice their discontent with repealing Obamacare and possible replacements.     We love our listeners and welcome your feedback.  Please write to us at this address.  And thanks for listening! 

REPLAY MARCH 31, 2017Ted Koppel is being touted by the leftist faction as a hero for telling Sean Hannity he along with other conservative pundits are "bad for America" because those who listen to such mediums have been falsely led to believe ideology is more important than facts. Audrey Russo from "REELTalk Radio" and and Don Dix from "The Jen and Don Show" joined us in a lengthy discussion as to what exactly Koppel is referring to. We looked briefly at the evolution of the media from their descent from government watch dogs that offered editorial apart from news to today's brand of fabricated stories and opinion that supports the leftist narrative that propagandizes under the protection of the 1st Amendment. We answered Koppel's charges that had Conservative talk not made it to the airways and cyberspace we might have already fulfilled Norman Thomas' 1948 prediction America will become a socialist nation under liberalism without knowing how it happened. Next, The crash and burn of RyanCare is being marked as the first leg of the stool Trump's failing agenda to "make America great again" due to the GOP's "growing pains." We expounded on why this bill failed and why it was pursued by the GOP in the first place.

We don't normally do this, but we have UNLOCKED this week's premium episode because our subscribers told us we should. It will never happen again so respect and appreciate this gracious gesture. Our friend Tim Faust (@crulge) talks healthcare: Obamacare, Ryancare, and a vision for an American road to single payer, aka Chapocare.

REPLAY MARCH 31, 2017Ted Koppel is being touted by the leftist faction as a hero for telling Sean Hannity he along with other conservative pundits are "bad for America" because those who listen to such mediums have been falsely led to believe ideology is more important than facts. Audrey Russo from "REELTalk Radio" and and Don Dix from "The Jen and Don Show" joined us in a lengthy discussion as to what exactly Koppel is referring to. We looked briefly at the evolution of the media from their descent from government watch dogs that offered editorial apart from news to today's brand of fabricated stories and opinion that supports the leftist narrative that propagandizes under the protection of the 1st Amendment. We answered Koppel's charges that had Conservative talk not made it to the airways and cyberspace we might have already fulfilled Norman Thomas' 1948 prediction America will become a socialist nation under liberalism without knowing how it happened. Next, The crash and burn of RyanCare is being marked as the first leg of the stool Trump's failing agenda to "make America great again" due to the GOP's "growing pains." We expounded on why this bill failed and why it was pursued by the GOP in the first place.

This week we discuss the collapse of Ryancare, Venezuela, Coal Jobs, George Ciccariello-Maher, and eventually species being.

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner Ivan makes his triumphant return, once again joining Sam to talk about the issues of the day. The main topics this time: The healthcare debacle, the future Republican agenda, and the Gorsuch confirmation process. Rounding it out, a little discussion of the intersection of politics and ideology, fiscal responsibility, and Sam discusses a book he read. Fun stuff!

We conduct an autopsy of RyanCare while looking ahead to emerging threats and opportunities in the battle for the future of health care in America. The panel speculates on the future of Paul Ryan in the aftermath of his healthcare debacle. We discuss Trump’s dangerous executive order reneging on our international obligations to fight climate change. We welcome the Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Andrea Kaminski, to unpack the conservative campaign to call a Constitutional Convention. We encourage listeners to participate in the upcoming public hearings on the state budget that start on Monday (see list of JFC public hearings below). This is GOTV (Get Out The Vote) weekend for Spring elections on Tuesday, April 4th. Citizen Action reminds you to vote for Tony Evers on Tuesday and get out and volunteer this weekend. We close the podcast celebrating the arrival of an election opponent for controversial Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke in 2018.

What exactly happened with Ryancare getting shot down? Are the Republicans too divided? We talk about this and much more this week on the Bias Buzz!

You will not believe what feminists in Australia are complaining about now, and you have to hear Dana's hilarious reaction to them! Dana reacts to the rumors of Planned Parenthood funding and Gun Control expansion possibly being included in order to get Democrats to work with the Republicans. Dana once again crushes Ryancare.

The Capital Research Center's Dr. Steven J. Allen and Matthew Vadum discuss the worst news story of the last week. In this episode: the policy and politics of the failed Obamacare "repeal."

Why are Republicans finding themselves unable to govern? These is the main issue we discuss on today's show. Also some thoughts on John McCain and globalism.*Mini-Vacation *Driverless Cars*Trump- what now?*Freedom Caucus*Fixing Government*McCain and the New World OrderLiberty Never Sleeps is a conservative podcast with Republican raconteur and rascal, T.W. Williams. Using nuclear fiery rhetoric, Tom addresses issues and events of the day

Bill Press welcomes Dr. Maya Rockeymoore, Emily Tisch Sussman, & Jason Dick to discuss the aftermath of the GOP health care bill failure, the future of autonomous labor, how progressives can build on the GOP's loss, & Judge Jeanine Pirro's call for Paul Ryan's ouster - all the big highlights from this Monday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Why are Republicans finding themselves unable to govern? These is the main issue we discuss on today's show. Also some thoughts on John McCain and globalism.*Mini-Vacation *Driverless Cars*Trump- what now?*Freedom Caucus*Fixing Government*McCain and the New World OrderLiberty Never Sleeps is a conservative podcast with Republican raconteur and rascal, T.W. Williams. Using nuclear fiery rhetoric, Tom addresses issues and events of the day

Ep 49 Ryancare fails, Fake news back again and #DCmissinggirls by Hoteps Been Told You

The House GOP postponed its vote to repeal Obamacare and replace it with TrumpCare, I mean RyanCare. On ”Trump Watch” we have comment from John Nichols of The Nation. Also: Why do many white workers who voted for Trump still support him? The Nation sent D.D. Guttenplan to the rust belt to find out— he's returned now with his report. Plus: The City of LA has expanded its sanctuary policy – but the County sheriff is pulling back from the crucial question of the jails. We'll speak about it with Ahilan Arulanantham, legal director of the ACLU of southern California.

Bill Press & Peter Ogburn welcome Jordan Fabian, Dawn Laguens, & Dan Diamond to discuss Donald Trump's failure to deliver a health care vote to the floor of the House, why Trump should've tackled tax reform first, how Planned Parenthood stands to lose with the GOP health plan, & what Democrats plan to do to fight the bill - all the big highlights from this Friday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Sevier and Mackenzie break down the details of the new GOP healthcare bill meant to replace "Obamacare". They discuss how the bill will impact current health policies as well as legislator opinions from both sides of the aisle!

WORDS MATTER; NO VOTE ON RYANCARE; OBAMA'S SMOKING GUN?; DR. LAWRENCE SCHLACHTER; DOUG SAUNDERS OF THE BB SALTWATER CLASSIC; WHAT'S THE BEEF FRIDAY

In Episode 11, Neil Gorsuch tells us how things are done in the west, we find out that Trump actually is a big spender, RyanCare's chances look dubious and we take on the tooth fairy.

We discuss the failed push by Donald Trump and Paul Ryan to force through a dangerous “healthcare” plan that will take health coverage away from 24 million Americans. We dig into the shocking last minute changes Ryan made after pulling the vote on Thursday in a disparate attempt to appease right-wing conservatives. We also speculate as to the next steps in the fight now that Trump and Ryan have suffered a humiliating defeat. We also take a step back to put the historic vote in the broader perspective of the right-wing crusade to dangerously constrain the role of our democracy as an instrument for social and economic justice, and the implications of a stunning defeat for the future of conservatism and progressive reform.

Today's headlines are brought into focus as the show talks about the fundamental question of why government exists and what its purpose is.*Ryancare Dead?*Bugging is True*London Attack *You Tube CultureLiberty Never Sleeps is a conservative podcast with Republican raconteur and rascal, T.W. Williams. Using nuclear fiery rhetoric, Tom addresses issues and events of the day

Today's headlines are brought into focus as the show talks about the fundamental question of why government exists and what its purpose is.*Ryancare Dead?*Bugging is True*London Attack *You Tube CultureLiberty Never Sleeps is a conservative podcast with Republican raconteur and rascal, T.W. Williams. Using nuclear fiery rhetoric, Tom addresses issues and events of the day

Bill Press welcomes Jessica Schulberg, Elizabeth Wydra, & Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) to discuss the Freedom Caucus' final stand against the GOP health care bill, Devin Nunes' intel attention grab, Adam Schiff's Trump-Russia evidence potentially leading to impeachment, whether or not Democrats are striking a deal on the Gorsuch confirmation, & Paul Ryan's wonk fail - all the big highlights from this Thursday edition of the Bill Press Show!

The House GOP postponed its vote to repeal Obamacare and replace it with TrumpCare, I mean RyanCare. On ”Trump Watch” we have comment from John Nichols of The Nation. Also: Why do many white workers who voted for Trump still support him? The Nation sent D.D. Guttenplan to the rust belt to find out— he’s returned now with his report. Plus: The City of LA has expanded its sanctuary policy – but the County sheriff is pulling back from the crucial question of the jails. We’ll speak about it with Ahilan Arulanantham, legal director of the ACLU of southern California.

Bill Press welcomes Leslie Dach, Sam Baker, Carimah Townes, & Jack Jenkins to discuss Democrats' tough questions for SCOTUS nominee Neil Gorsuch, Tom Price's mission to kill Obamacare, why Gorsuch's 'frozen trucker' ruling matters, & new information on the NYC cop who killed Eric Garner in 2014 - all the big highlights from this Wednesday edition of the Bill Press Show!

We are happy to announce that we will be hosting journalist and author Doug Henwood's show Behind the News on Jacobin Radio. In addition to writing a number of excellent books and many articles on finance and politics over the years, Henwood has hosted a consistently excellent radio show, interviewing experts on a wide range of topics both domestic and international. Behind the News is one of the best radio shows on the Left, and we're proud to be a home for it. For his first show on Jacobin Radio, he interviews Steffie Woolhandler of Physicians for a National Health Program on Ryancare, Obamacare, and the prospects for single-payer, and Cinzia Arruzza on what's next after the March 8 women's strike.

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A discussion today on why the failings of Congress and our judicial system will result in the destruction of America.*Congress Argues While Rome Burns*Repeal and Replace*Gorsuch Hearings*On Illegal ImmigrationLiberty Never Sleeps is a conservative podcast with Republican raconteur and rascal, T.W. Williams. Using nuclear fiery rhetoric, Tom addresses issues and events of the day

A discussion today on why the failings of Congress and our judicial system will result in the destruction of America.*Congress Argues While Rome Burns*Repeal and Replace*Gorsuch Hearings*On Illegal ImmigrationLiberty Never Sleeps is a conservative podcast with Republican raconteur and rascal, T.W. Williams. Using nuclear fiery rhetoric, Tom addresses issues and events of the day

This week, we're joined by Dr. Adam Gaffney, who is a physician, universal health care advocate, and all-around good guy. We break down Obamacare, Ryancare, and the desperate need for a single payer, Medicare for All system in the United States. Tune in! Check out Adam Gaffney's latest article in Jacobin, which covers many of the topics we discuss on the show: https://www.jacobinmag.com/2017/02/obamacare-repeal-replace-repair-aca-ryan

On this week's episode of Extended Play, Bill Press talks to Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) about Donald Trump's pledge to loosen CAFE standards, how the Great Lakes will be affected by Trump's proposed budget, Trump's bogus wiretapping claims, and Ryancare vs. Trumpcare.

Chuck returns from South Dakota, Iowa Republican Steve King can't stop making racist statements, Trumpcare vs Ryancare vs Republicare? No one likes the GOP health care bill, Final Thoughts on the film "Get Out"

7 pm EST Join host Barry Secrest and exo-government specialist Lee Daniel as they discuss an ever-expanding caseload of governmental oddities, politics, the Supernatural & The New World Order--all from an entertaining, cutting edge, Conservative perspective. Listen live and CALL IN to speak to the host and co-host--(347) 996-3923.  Join the conversation! Tonight's Show: Listen to Barry's hilarious struggle with a cranky [windows] computer in the latter part of the first hourNew World Order Pope Declares Need For Central Global Banking Authority: Describes International Populist Movement as "Evil""Globalcare" Author & GOP Speaker Paul Ryan Caught Slamming Trump: “I'm not going to defend Trump—not now, not in the future”Anti-Trump Media Cornered on Breaking News That Hillary Clinton's Team Met With Russian AmbassadorConspiracy Theorist Wacko John McCain's latest: Rand Paul ‘Is Now Working for Vladimir Putin’Intel Sources Confirm "No Evidence" of Wrongdoing By Trump Campaign in Wiretap Scandal: October 26 FISA Warrant DiscoveredPresident's Illegally Released Tax Return Boomerangs on Media: Trump Paid Higher Rate [25%] Than MSNBC Comcast [24%]Obama [19%] & Bernie [13%]!Anti-Globalist Trump Administration Seeking UN Funding Cuts in Excess of 50% Infuriating Global ElitesSnoop Dog's Trump Assassination Rap 'Music' Video Attracts US Secret Service Attention & Possible Investigation  Barack Obama's Half Brother tweets Barack's Kenyan Birth Certificate  AND MUCH MORE!

Bill Press welcomes Kevin Griffis, Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA), & Cameron Joseph to discuss Rachel Maddow's release of Donald Trump's 2005 tax return, in defense of the CBO's GOP health care plan analysis, the latest on the Trump-Russia investigation in Congress, & Steve Bannon's personal vendetta against Paul Ryan - all the big highlights from this Wednesday edition of the Bill Press Show!

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Liberty Never Sleeps rants today about misinterpreted and misstated commentary, and where our nation is today on Obamacare. Some thoughts on the recent events in Ferguson as well.*Conway's Microwaves*Congressman King's Comments*CBO Report*Sanders Socialism*Michael Brown VideoLiberty Never Sleeps is a conservative podcast with Republican raconteur and rascal, T.W. Williams. Using nuclear fiery rhetoric, Tom addresses issues and events of the day.

Bill Press welcomes Maura Calsyn, Nikki Schwab, & Scott Wong to discuss the CBO's estimate of 24 million insured under the GOP health care plan, Steve King's blatantly racist comments on preserving white culture, & the curiously-timed release of a leaked tape featuring Paul Ryan's dismissal of Donald Trump - all the big highlights from this Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show!

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Liberty Never Sleeps rants today about misinterpreted and misstated commentary, and where our nation is today on Obamacare. Some thoughts on the recent events in Ferguson as well.*Conway's Microwaves*Congressman King's Comments*CBO Report*Sanders Socialism*Michael Brown VideoLiberty Never Sleeps is a conservative podcast with Republican raconteur and rascal, T.W. Williams. Using nuclear fiery rhetoric, Tom addresses issues and events of the day.

Today's show focuses on the changing face of health care both from a personal and societal perspective. Also some thoughts on the breakdown of discipline in the ranks, and feminism.*In the Medical Machine*Daylight Savings*Ryancare Heartless*Drug Treatment and Marijuana*Marine Sharing Photos*Speaking of Women, ConwayLiberty Never Sleeps is a conservative podcast with Republican raconteur and rascal, T.W. Williams. Using nuclear fiery rhetoric, Tom addresses issues and events of the day.

Today's show focuses on the changing face of health care both from a personal and societal perspective. Also some thoughts on the breakdown of discipline in the ranks, and feminism.*In the Medical Machine*Daylight Savings*Ryancare Heartless*Drug Treatment and Marijuana*Marine Sharing Photos*Speaking of Women, ConwayLiberty Never Sleeps is a conservative podcast with Republican raconteur and rascal, T.W. Williams. Using nuclear fiery rhetoric, Tom addresses issues and events of the day.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

I meant to mention this earlier in the week: "Reason to Vote for Democrats" shoots to top of Amazon charts. But it's a book full of blank pages. Creative reviews. No tax reform until after August recess? Democrat Party is a train wreck, but GOP is not handling healthcare properly. Devastating to craft a bill that doesn't unleash the free market. Democrats will use that failure to push single payer. Pence says Obamacare replacement will pass by spring. When will we be repealing Obamacare. History of 'repeal & replace' - and what the real promise was. GOP Congress is telling us to 'trust them' to build upon legislation later. They'll forgive me for not trusting them. Is this legislation Trumpcare, Ryancare, Obamacare Lite, Congresscare, something else? Branding matters. If Americans see this as Obamacare Lite, I think it may have big difficulties passing. Repeal is a necessary part of this because that is the original promise. Trump halfway through first 100 days. Approval polls put him near 50%. NCAA tournament time: perfect time for Obama to make his public return & promote his $65 million book - even if it has blank pages at this point. ESPN cutting on-air talent due to losing revenue. The Nutty Professor Bernie Sanders says, 'despair is not an option.' Sure it is. That's why the Leftists have cry-ins, Play-Doh, coloring books, teddy bears & service dogs for college students who voted for Hillary.

I meant to mention this earlier in the week: "Reason to Vote for Democrats" shoots to top of Amazon charts. But it's a book full of blank pages. Creative reviews. No tax reform until after August recess? Democrat Party is a train wreck, but GOP is not handling healthcare properly. Devastating to craft a bill that doesn't unleash the free market. Democrats will use that failure to push single payer. Pence says Obamacare replacement will pass by spring. When will we be repealing Obamacare. History of 'repeal & replace' - and what the real promise was. GOP Congress is telling us to 'trust them' to build upon legislation later. They'll forgive me for not trusting them. Is this legislation Trumpcare, Ryancare, Obamacare Lite, Congresscare, something else? Branding matters. If Americans see this as Obamacare Lite, I think it may have big difficulties passing. Repeal is a necessary part of this because that is the original promise. Trump halfway through first 100 days. Approval polls put him near 50%. NCAA tournament time: perfect time for Obama to make his public return & promote his $65 million book - even if it has blank pages at this point. ESPN cutting on-air talent due to losing revenue. The Nutty Professor Bernie Sanders says, 'despair is not an option.' Sure it is. That's why the Leftists have cry-ins, Play-Doh, coloring books, teddy bears & service dogs for college students who voted for Hillary.

Dr America cover's the devastating consequences of House Speaker Paul Ryan's ACA-replacement bill, the American Health Care Act. Is it TrumpCare? RyanCare? Nah, they TrynaCare (but they don't). You can try, but you ain't getting no health care. Dr America shows why the AHCA is wrong for our country's health. featuring music from bensound.com

I meant to mention this earlier in the week: "Reason to Vote for Democrats" shoots to top of Amazon charts. But it's a book full of blank pages. Creative reviews. No tax reform until after August recess? Democrat Party is a train wreck, but GOP is not handling healthcare properly. Devastating to craft a bill that doesn't unleash the free market. Democrats will use that failure to push single payer. Pence says Obamacare replacement will pass by spring. When will we be repealing Obamacare. History of 'repeal & replace' - and what the real promise was. GOP Congress is telling us to 'trust them' to build upon legislation later. They'll forgive me for not trusting them. Is this legislation Trumpcare, Ryancare, Obamacare Lite, Congresscare, something else? Branding matters. If Americans see this as Obamacare Lite, I think it may have big difficulties passing. Repeal is a necessary part of this because that is the original promise. Trump halfway through first 100 days. Approval polls put him near 50%. NCAA tournament time: perfect time for Obama to make his public return & promote his $65 million book - even if it has blank pages at this point. ESPN cutting on-air talent due to losing revenue. The Nutty Professor Bernie Sanders says, 'despair is not an option.' Sure it is. That's why the Leftists have cry-ins, Play-Doh, coloring books, teddy bears & service dogs for college students who voted for Hillary.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com