Indiana returns Medicaid money despite really needing to use it on health care and RFK gish gallops through an interview

Hoosier Health MattersSeason 2, Episode 21Date: 8/14/2026Title:  Indiana returns Medicaid money despite really needing to use it on health care and RFK gish gallops through an interview00:00- Intro1:34- 1,842 Good Trouble Members!  Invite those you know and love who are interested in Public Health to join GTC2:19- Indiana FSSA gives back $310 million from the Medicaid budget back to the general funds at the same time that...3:44- Indiana Capital Chronicle with great stories on Medicaid changes that reveal we could probably use those $310 million for health care for Hoosiers11:37- First 2 measles cases in Indiana in 2026 reported in Parke County12:28- Federal executive order regarding vaccines is not backed by science. Or any reputable doctors. 14:42- mRNA influenza vaccine approved by the FDA17:08- Dr. Erika Schwartz confirmed as CDC director17:39- Cyclospora outbreak slowing greatly (and Gabe has survived thus far). But jalepenos are now carriers of salmonella18:50- Gabe and Tracey break down a recent interview with RFK junior and introduce the term "Gish Gallop"35:00- Tracey wants people to donate to a local nonprofit newsroom, and Gabe wants you to put down your phone and chill with your kids (if you have them)36:40- Wrap upElijah Bosslet provided editing assistance on this episodeBecome a member of the Good Trouble Coalition (free!)Donate to support the Good Trouble CoalitionThanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram