Topic: Usa Facts

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Episode 1069 37:09 - 40:19

1069: German SPAM

Steve Ballmer and USA Facts on Healthcare Spending

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer appears on Bill Maher's show to discuss his non-partisan data initiative, USA Facts. Ballmer presents data showing that while U.S. healthcare spending per person has increased 225% since 1980, the average age of death has only increased from 72.3 to 72.9 years. The hosts suggest Ballmer's data-driven approach surprised Maher by challenging standard political narratives.