With the Affordable Care Act facing a possible repeal, we hear two perspectives on how the law has impacted Wisconsinites. One guest doctor says the act’s exchanges have hurt health care in the state, while another says it’s been a positive step for patients. Last night, President Trump announced his pick to fill the vacant seat on the Supreme Court. We learn more about the nominee, and recap another busy week in Washington, including the controversial travel ban.
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President Trump Nominates Neil Gorsuch For Supreme Court
In a long-awaited announcement, President Trump nominated federal appellate court Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant after the death of conservative Justice Antonin Scalia. We talk to a Supreme Court expert about Gorsuch’s background and how he will be received by Democrats and Republicans.
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This Week In Washington – February 1, 2017
Harry Enten, senior political writer and analyst for FiveThirtyEight, joins Central Time for our weekly look at some of the most interesting issues in national politics.
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Why One Wisconsin Doctor Thinks ACA Exchanges Are Not Working
A Wisconsin doctor shares his thoughts on why the exchange system that is at the heart of Obamacare makes it difficult to provide affordable quality care to patients.
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A Wisconsin Doctor Shares His Positive Experiences With Obamacare
A Wisconsin doctor shares his experiences working in a free clinic as a general practitioner, and how he has seen Obamacare succeed.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Haleema Shah Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Kimi King Guest
- Harry Enten Guest
- Dr. Saied Assef Guest
- Dr. Greg Sheehy Guest
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