2 chapters across the catalog
Euthanasia, Brittany Maynard and Kaiser Permanente
The suicide of Brittany Maynard is used to discuss the push for euthanasia laws in California. The hosts suggest that insurance companies like Kaiser Permanente support these laws to save on end-of-life care costs, despite opposition from the Catholic Church.
Brittany Maynard, Death with Dignity Propaganda
The story of Brittany Maynard, who moved to Oregon to end her life following a terminal brain cancer diagnosis, is analyzed as a coordinated PR campaign by "Compassion and Choices." The hosts reveal the organization was formerly the "Hemlock Society" and receives funding from Kaiser and Medicaid. They argue the "right to die" movement is being used by insurance companies to reduce the costs of end-of-life care and pain management.
