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The Potter ReportEP 12 - Health care journalism in the heartland with Trudy LiebermanOn this episode, Wendell and Joey discuss health care reform, rural America and the state of health care journalism with past president of the Association of Health Care Journalists and Tarbell.org contributor, Trudy Lieberman. P.S. You may not hear from us for a bit because we have a lot in store for season 2 of The Potter Report coming soon!
2019-04-1514 minThe Potter ReportEP 11 - Meet the propaganda outfit fighting against Medicare For AllOn this episode, Wendell and Joey introduce listeners to the propaganda shop that is fighting back against Medicare For All legislation. They’ve named the group the Partnership For America’s Health Care Future, and it comprises the biggest health care special interests and trade associations in the country — not patients and other regular folks.
2019-02-0420 minThe Potter ReportEP 10 - The importance of grassroots campaigns with John PudnerOn the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss campaign finance, grassroots politics and common ground between Republicans and Democrats with the executive director of Take Back Our Republic, John Pudner.
2019-01-2121 minThe Potter ReportEP 9 - Dental Therapy with Dr. Frank CatalanottoOn the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss The American Dental Association, dental therapists and the future of oral health care in the United States with former dental school dean and advocate Dr. Frank Catalanotto.
2019-01-1020 minThe Potter ReportEP 8 - The ADA’s push back against expanding dental careOn the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss how the American Dental Association is attempting to derail efforts to expand the dental workforce in the United States. Research shows that mid-level providers called "Dental Therapists" expand access to the country's most underserved. The ADA, which represents the financial interests of dentists, claims dental therapists are not the answer to America's "hidden epidemic."
2019-01-0418 minThe Potter ReportEP 7 - Consumer Consequences with Lizabeth CohenOn the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss American Consumerism, capitalism and Amazon with Harvard professor and author of “A Consumers’ Republic,” Lizabeth Cohen. Happy Holidays!
2018-12-2120 minThe Potter ReportEP 6 - The Business Case for Medicare for All with Richard MasterOn the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss the struggles that business owners face to keep their employees insured, why the status quo can't continue and the ways to move forward with founder and CEO of MCS Industries and executive producer of the documentary "Fix It," Richard Master.
2018-12-1319 minThe Potter ReportEP 5 - Vermont’s fight for Medicare for All with Dr. Deborah RichterOn the episode, Wendell and Joey talk with one of the strongest forces behind Vermont’s near miss Medicare for All system, with practicing physician and president of Vermont Health Care For All, Dr. Deborah Richter.
2018-11-2921 minThe Potter ReportEP 4 - Red and Blue Bubbles with Ken SternOn the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss evangelicals, the "Big Sort" and the media divide with former CEO of National Public Radio and author of “Republican Like Me,” Ken Stern. Happy Thanksgiving!
2018-11-1524 minThe Potter ReportEP 3 - Industry-funded food and nutrition studies with Marion NestleOn the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss industry-funded studies, Big Food and the consequences a weak press has on our diets with professor and author Marion Nestle.
2018-11-0817 minThe Potter ReportEP 2 - Pre-Existing Conditions with Donna Smith & Bob FinkelsteinOn the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss pre-existing conditions, the Republican’s health care plan and The Affordable Care Act with activists Donna Smith and Bob Finkelstein.
2018-11-0123 minThe Potter ReportEP 1 - Propaganda with Dr. Robert LustigOn the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss propaganda, sugar and the new book “The Hacking of the American Mind” with pediatric endocrinologist and author, Dr. Robert Lustig.
2018-11-0122 minThe Potter ReportEP 0 - Welcome to The Potter ReportWendell and Joey introduce themselves and give an overview of what to expect from The Potter Report.
2018-10-2508 min