Episode 927 • • 27:40 - 32:30
927: Meme Fumes
Jimmy Kimmel Monologue, Pre-existing Conditions and NIH Funding
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel delivers an emotional monologue regarding his newborn son's congenital heart disease and the necessity of protecting those with pre-existing conditions. He praises Congress for increasing National Institute of Health (NIH) funding by $2 billion despite President Trump's proposed $6 billion cut. The monologue is analyzed as a powerful emotional tool used to influence the national healthcare debate.