Death by Healthcare: An American Conversation

from Death by Healthcare: An American Conversation · host Noah Ronquillo

America has one of the most hated healthcare systems in the world. In 2024, this hatred reached a breaking point with the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson -- a moment that sparked outrage and controversy across the country. By re-analyzing the death of Brian Thompson in terms of structural violence -- and by delving deep into the politics and history of American healthcare -- this special standalone podcast episode brings you an accessible but rich overview of the United States medical system: where we are today, where we're going, and how we got here in the first place. By the end, you'll have a completely new vocabulary, and a new context, that will change the way you think about healthcare forever. --- To browse a list of sources, or to find the GoFundMe pages described in the podcast, please follow this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OX50CkHIioUutsK58jKZduL1mUH2xe5P/view?usp=sharing

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In 2024, hatred for the American healthcare system boiled over with the killing of CEO Brian Thompson. By re-analyzing this moment in terms of structural violence -- and delving into the politics and history of American healthcare -- this special standalone podcast brings you a rich story of our current medical system: where we are today, where we’re going, and how we got here.

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