We hear it all the time: “Healthcare should be free!” But here’s the thing—free doesn’t actually mean free. Someone’s paying for it. The question is… who?
In this episode, we’re breaking down the true cost of American healthcare—not just the ridiculous bills, but the broken system that makes those bills possible. From $98 insulin vials to $300,000 snake bites, we look at why staying alive here feels like a ransom note.
The answer isn’t just “tax the rich harder.” It’s about cutting the waste, stopping the scams, and fixing the system without killing the incentives that keep innovation and quality alive.
Get mad. Laugh anyway. Stay in the gray.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction: The US Healthcare Circus
00:44 - The High Cost of Healthcare
03:24 - Insurance: A Gamble
04:48 - Drug Prices: A Political Hot Potato
07:43 - Quality of Care: The Real Debate
13:16 - Real Stories, Real Struggles
16:24 - Potential Solutions and Final Thoughts
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