Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert look at proposed changes to Medicare aimed at cracking down on harmful and fraudulent prescribers, speak to a journalist who has experienced extreme sleep deprivation, and find out an economist’s thoughts on our polarized workforce.
Featured in this Show
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Proposed Medicare Changes Would Punish Harmful Prescribers
Medicare is seeking more power to control and potentially ban doctors who engage in the fraudulent prescribing of drugs. A health care reporter explains the proposed changes.
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Journalist Says Sleep Deprivation Is 'Torture'
A journalist who has experienced extreme sleep deprivation says it can have serious health consequences, and likens it to torture. He talks about his first-hand experience.
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Economy Growing More Polarized, More Workers Stuck In Low-End Jobs
Our workforce is getting more polarized, leaving growing numbers of people stuck in low-paying service jobs with little prospect for change. That’s according to a guest economist, who’s worried about what these changes mean for our economy and society.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Charles Ornstein Guest
- Seth Maxon Guest
- David Autor Guest
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