Rigged Into Poverty: A Conversation with Traveling Nurse Lex

Jessica Burbank and John Russell interview content creator and traveling nurse, Alexis Hinkley. She shares her journey from a privileged upbringing in Issaquah, Washington, to becoming a frontline healthcare worker. She discusses the challenges faced by nurses, the impact of COVID-19, and the systemic issues within the American healthcare system, including the lack of unions and the influence of insurance companies. Alexis emphasizes the need for universal healthcare and highlights the importance of community support and empathy in addressing societal inequalities.Follow her work at https://www.tiktok.com/@travelingnurseHosts: Jessica Burbank and John RussellProducer: Gabi SchulteFollow @jessandjohnpod