Topic: Universal Coverage

2 chapters across the catalog

Meme Fumes
Episode 927 24:31 - 27:40

927: Meme Fumes

Charles Krauthammer Analysis, Shift Toward Universal Coverage

Fox News analyst Charles Krauthammer argues that the American public's expectations regarding health care have fundamentally shifted toward a belief in universal coverage. He suggests that Obamacare, despite its flaws, successfully moved the goalposts, making a market-oriented system difficult to defend. Krauthammer predicts the United States will inevitably move toward a single-payer system within a few years.

Bill Maher Sucks
Episode 131 32:39 - 34:28

131: Bill Maher Sucks

Yale Student Murder and Media Distraction Tactics

CNN's focus on the arrest of a suspect in the killing of a Yale graduate student is categorized as a "get your attention" story designed to overshadow geopolitical news. The murder is described as a "lovers' quarrel" that is being sensationalized because it contains elements of sex and intrigue. This is contrasted with the lack of coverage for Obama's new missile defense plans.