Oct 29, 202626 minS1
City and state officials, health insurers and advocates are ramping up efforts to reach millions of low-income people at risk of losing their health insurance. Guests: Marisol Caban , Associate Director of Community...
About this Podcast:
Tradeoffs explores the toughest choices in health care, diving into issues like the cost of care, health equity, insurance, mental health and artificial intelligence. We connect policy to practice, uncovering the data and personal stories that help audiences understand the stakes — and the potential solutions. Learn more about us, find transcripts for each episode and additional reporting at https://tradeoffs.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Tradeoffs about?
Tradeoffs explores the toughest choices in health care, diving into issues like the cost of care, health equity, insurance, mental health and artificial intelligence. We connect policy to practice, uncovering the data and personal stories that help audiences understand the stakes, and the potential solutions.
What has Tradeoffs covered recently?
Recent episodes include "States Race to Get the Word Out About New Medicaid Work Requirements" (29 October 2026, 26 minutes), "Medicare Plans Keep Disappearing" (22 October 2026, 39 minutes), and "Reimagining the Future of Health Research After Sweeping Cuts" (15 October 2026, 21 minutes).
How often does Tradeoffs publish?
Tradeoffs publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 404 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Tradeoffs?
Booking probability for Tradeoffs is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Tradeoffs requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Tradeoffs's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Tradeoffs are Health & Wellness Services. Tradeoffs has a news audience.
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Tradeoffs is a news podcast with 404 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #401
Medicare Plans Keep Disappearing
Oct 22, 202639 minS1Our friends at An Arm and a Leg dig into why Medicare Advantage plans that cover millions of seniors are disappearing from the market. Learn more and read a transcript of the episode on our website . Click here for...
- Oct 15, 202621 minS1
The Trump administration’s decimation of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has many academics deeply concerned. Guests: Aaron Carroll , President and CEO, Academy Health Sebastian Tong , Family Physician...
Oct 1, 202632 minS1Hospitals can automatically wipe out the cost of care for low-income patients. A Tradeoffs analysis finds that hospitals in Texas could be doing more to protect people from unaffordable bills. See the full series at...
Episode #397
With Millions Expected to Lose Coverage, States Look for New Ways to Prevent Medical Debt
Sep 30, 202623 minS1As millions of Americans are expected to lose health insurance coverage following federal cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, states are searching for new ways to prevent medical debt before it starts. In this...
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Episode #396
States Weigh In on Medicaid Fraud
Sep 24, 20261 hourS1A live conversation with a bipartisan group of state Medicaid leaders on the impact of the Trump administration’s aggressive anti-fraud push. Guests: Amir Bassiri , Medicaid Director, New York State Department of Health...
- Sep 17, 202619 minS1
911 calls related to mental health are the most likely to involve police use of force. A new book offers a blueprint for a 911 redesign that could save lives. Guests: Rebecca Neusteter , Executive Director, University...
- Sep 10, 202622 minS1
Cash-strapped states and struggling families are wrestling with the consequences of major reforms to the SNAP program passed as part of Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill. Guests: Romina Boccia , Director of Budget and...
- Sep 3, 202658 minS1
In a live conversation recorded at Aspen Ideas: Health, executives from a hospital, insurer and pharmacy join a top Trump administration official and leading health economist to discuss how to collectively bring down...
- Aug 27, 202622 minS1
A candid conversation between a professor and a Ph.D. candidate about potential funding cuts from the National Institutes of Health and their impact on the future of medical research. Guests: Yvonne Commodore-Mensah...
- Aug 20, 202621 minS1
President Trump has nominated former health care executive Chris Klomp to help RFK Jr. get his health agenda back on track. Guest: Dan Diamond , White House Reporter, Washington Post This episode was produced by Ryan...
Episode #389
Should I Trust AI to Diagnose Me?
Aug 6, 202626 minS1Physician and New Yorker writer Dhruv Khullar says artificial intelligence is a powerful tool to get quicker and more accurate diagnoses. But it can also be dangerous. Guest: Dhruv Khullar , Physician, Weill Cornell...
- Jul 30, 202627 minS1
Nebraska Medicaid Director Drew Gonshorowski says the state’s data capabilities put it in a strong position to quickly implement the historic changes. Advocates and researchers warn that eligible people may still fall...
- Jul 23, 202623 minS1
Four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the fight over abortion access continues to rage. In Wyoming, where abortion is still legal but under constant legal challenge, OB-GYN and abortion provider...
Jul 16, 202654 minS1A deep dive on the unique mental health challenges faced by immigrants in America, produced by Call to Mind from American Public Media. Learn more and read a full transcript on our website . This episode was produced by...
- Jul 9, 202622 minS1
We talk with STAT News reporter Lizzy Lawrence about the agency’s recent turmoil and its hunt for a new leader. Guest: Lizzy Lawrence , FDA Reporter, STAT News Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional...
Episode #384
Making Medical Decisions with Uncertain Science
Jul 2, 202653 minS1Two physicians and an ethicist discuss how to make the best decisions in areas like artificial intelligence and gender-affirming care when there is limited evidence in a live conversation recorded at Aspen Ideas...
Episode #383
With Millions Expected to Lose Coverage, States Look for New Ways to Prevent Medical Debt
Jun 25, 202623 minS1As millions of Americans are expected to lose health insurance coverage following federal cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, states are searching for new ways to prevent medical debt before it starts. ...
- Jun 18, 202629 minS1
Washington is one of 19 states that have received federal approval to enroll people in Medicaid before they leave jail or prison — a radical change in Medicaid policy that health care and law enforcement leaders believe...
- Jun 11, 202652 minS1
The No Surprises Act was designed to protect patients from unexpected medical bills, but nearly four years after the law took effect, many experts say parts of its implementation aren't working as intended. Insurers...
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Brendan Carr
Senior Republican on the US Federal Communications Commission, Federal Communications Commission
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David Cutler
Distinguished Professor of Music Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of South Carolina
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John Love
Synthetic biologist, University of Exeter
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Dan Diamond
author of Beyond Resilience, Jersey CHS Girls Tennis
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