Topic: Appendicitis

2 chapters across the catalog

The WOCU Show
Episode 145 24:58 - 25:48

145: The WOCU Show

Glenn Beck Appendicitis, Assassination Rumors

Glenn Beck was hospitalized with acute appendicitis, leading to his temporary absence from his radio and television programs. Unverified rumors circulated online suggesting the medical emergency was a cover for an attempted assassination. The hosts acknowledge the intense animosity directed toward Beck by his political opponents.

Unionize Everything
Episode 129 41:21 - 45:21

129: Unionize Everything

International Health Care Experiences in the UK and Netherlands

A host shares personal experiences with the UK's National Health Service (NHS) and the Dutch health system, noting long wait times for surgeries in Britain despite cheap medication. The discussion covers the 2008 shift to private insurance in the Netherlands and the reality of "death panels" where elderly patients may be denied care based on utility.