The Everlasting Problem (2020)

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The Everlasting Problem (2020)

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Apr 14, 2022

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Health insurance for millions of Americans is dependent on their jobs. But it's not like that everywhere. So how did the U.S. end up with such a fragile system that leaves so many vulnerable—or with no health insurance at all? On this episode, how a temporary solution created an everlasting problem.

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Apr 14, 2022

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