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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 36 MIN

Will Chicago Hospitals Resume Trans Youth Healthcare? Plus, What is the RIFL Act?

from City Cast Chicago · host City Cast

In April, a federal judge ruled the Trump administration could not cut Medicare and Medicaid funding to hospitals providing gender-affirming care to minors. Host Jacoby Cochran, contributors Anna Deshawn and Brandon Pope discuss why Chicago hospitals have yet to reinstate their services for transgender youth. Plus, lawmakers want gun manufacturers to pay for gun violence, and Chicago’s summer festival season is right around the corner.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this May 6 episode: Illinois Solar Energy Assoc. Enjoy Illinois TimeLine Theatre Co Window Nation Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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