Best C.A. & B. Black Podcasts (2024)

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NABJ A Glorious Train wreck; USA is D U M B ; Dining Out Woes Karel Cast 24-93 29:59

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NABJ A Glorious Train wreck; USA is D U M B ; Dining Out Woes Karel Cast 24-93Trump spoke at the NABJ, Black Journalists and it was a glorious train wreck. Why did they invite him? Why do we always give deference to the other side, if the other side is evil?A map of the the states with the highest and lowest IQ is out and America is 29 in the world…

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“B” is for Black Codes (1865-1866) 0:59

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“B” is for Black Codes (1865-1866). In 1865 with little directions coming from Washington and with the South in economic and social chaos, the former states of the Confederacy drew up “Black Codes” to clarify the standing of African Americans.By Walter Edgar

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WEIRD ELON; Kamala Draws; Forever Wars; UK Explodes Karel Cast 24-92 30:01

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WEIRD ELON; Kamala Draws; Forever Wars; UK Explodes Karel Cast 24-92 by Progressive VoicesBy Progressive Voices

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Code Wack - The corporate 'war chest' that's spending big to control your health care 18:00

1h ago18:00

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Why did California’s latest single payer bill fail and what can we do about it? How can the public learn the truth about how much they could save with unified financing when deep-pocketed corporations keep lobbying legislators against it? What will it take to make Medicare for All a reality once and for all? To find out, we asked Jodi Reid, executi…

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“W” is for Williamson, Andrew (ca. 1730-1786) 0:59

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“W” is for Williamson, Andrew (ca. 1730-1786). Soldier. An ardent patriot, Williamson represented Ninety Six in the First and Second Provincial Congresses.By Walter Edgar

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A Turning Point - Turn the Page 5:58

1h ago5:58

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Our president did the right thing. He’s a decent man who put country over self, and stepped away from his reelection bid. His opponent, an indecent man would never—could never—put country over himself. The indecent man thought he’d have a cakewalk to another term in the White House, but he’s about to get schooled by an underestimated woman. Here’s …

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FEUDAL AMERICA; No More Voting? ; Southport Tragedy Karel Cast 24-91 29:59

37m ago29:59

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FEUDAL AMERICA; No More Voting? ; Southport Tragedy Karel Cast 24-91It dawned on me while walking the other day; we are still our ancestors. We are all still working to make the rich richer. Everything we do is to make someone rich. Grocery shopping, transportation, clothes, all of it, education, it's all to make CEO's and owners rich. Working poor…

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“S” is for Selvy, Franklin Delano (b. 1932) 0:59

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“S” is for Selvy, Franklin Delano (b. 1932). Athelete, coach, businessman.By Walter Edgar

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Kamala Harris Quickly Unites Democratic Party, Leaving Trump-Vance Campaign Reeling 41:31

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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.Brad is first joi…

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Olympic Opening Wows; Excessive Force? Biden's DOA Proposal Karel Cast 24-90 30:00

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Olympic Opening Wows; Excessive Force? Biden's DOA Proposal Karel Cast 24-90The Opening Ceremony of the Olympics was perhaps the best I have ever seen. It celebrated all things French, and Americans seem to have an issue with the fact that there are other cultures that are more advanced socially than we are. Also, is your nationality also your heri…

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“S” is for Sellers, Cleveland Louis, Jr. (b. 1944) 1:00

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“S” is for Sellers, Cleveland Louis, Jr. (b. 1944). Civil rights activist, educator.By Walter Edgar

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Student Behaviors Hit the Headlines - Passing Period #130 1:02:05

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This Week: Two big headlines this week in The 74 and EdWeek about troubling new data showing problematic student behaviors, mental health concerns, and even threats or physical violence are plaguing our nation’s schools. Obviously this is a cause for concern, and perhaps not surprising given the challenging new realities schools and educators have …

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FIRES and the cycle of numbness; Olympic Ambivalence; Ryan Reynolds, Actor? Karel Cast 24-89 29:56

1h ago29:56

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FIRES and the cycle of numbness; Olympic Ambivalence; Ryan Reynolds, Actor? Karel Cast 24-89 by Progressive VoicesBy Progressive Voices

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“T” is for Timrod, Henry (1828-1867) 0:59

3h ago0:59

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“T” is for Timrod, Henry (1828-1867). Poet, essayist. A native Charlestonian, Timrod—hedged by poverty, frail health, and the cataclysm of the Civil War—led a brief tubercular life.By Walter Edgar

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HOMELESS OUT in CA; Drugs Making You Sick? Doing the Work Karel Cast 24-88 29:56

6d ago29:56

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HOMELESS OUT in CA; Drugs Making You Sick? Doing the Work Karel Cast 24-88 by Progressive VoicesBy Progressive Voices

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Code Wack - Penny wise, pound foolish? How our long-term care policies fail us 17:00

2h ago17:00

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This time on Code WACK!Why is long term care, including in-home health care, in crisis? How are skyrocketing costs affecting patients? How come two-thirds of people in California who are getting in-home health care get it from family members who are often unpaid? Would universal long term care - or a single-payer system with unified financing - hel…

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“S” is for Saluda River 0:59

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“S” is for Saluda River. In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Greenville County, near the North Carolina/South Carolina state line, the North and South Saluda Rivers meet to form the Saluda River.By Walter Edgar

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HOTTEST DAY ON EARTH; Excited about Kamala; Aging Anxiety Karel Cast 24-87 29:56

44m ago29:56

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HOTTEST DAY ON EARTH; Excited about Kamala; Aging Anxiety Karel Cast 24-87It's the hottest day on Planet Earth with the average air temperature globally at 62.87 F. It's hotter than it's been in 120k years and we did it. An NO ONE is talking about how to stop it, what to do about it, or how to survive it. Heat kills more than floods, earthquakes an…

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"R” is for Rice, John Andrew, Jr. (1888-1968) 0:59

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"R” is for Rice, John Andrew, Jr. (1888-1968). Educator, author. A prominent figure in American higher education, Rice was born in Lee County.By Walter Edgar

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KAMALA the UNITER? Shocking Video White Cop Shoots Black Woman Karel Cast 24-86 29:54

1h ago29:54

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KAMALA the UNITER? Shocking Video White Cop Shoots Black Woman Karel Cast 24-86Well, Kamala already has the delegates to win the nomination and more than $200m in her war chest already. Young people seem excited. Is this what the Democrats needed to win? Will the enthusiasm last?Biden was betrayed, and is hurt. We must acknowledge that.And another …

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“P” is for Pee Dee River. 0:59

3h ago0:59

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“P” is for Pee Dee River. The Pee Dee is a river system that drains northeastern South Carolina and central North Carolina.By Walter Edgar

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Leslie Marshall Show - Biden Bows Out Of Presidential Race, Endorses Vice President Harris 41:28

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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.Brad is joined by…

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"M” is for Mathews, John (1744-1802) 0:59

2h ago0:59

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“M” is for Mathews, John (1744-1802). Governor. On December 14, 1782, Governor John Mathews presided over the reoccupation of Charleston by American forces.By Walter Edgar

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SPECIAL EDITION Biden OUT What Now? Karel Cast 24-85 29:56

27m ago29:56

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SPECIAL EDITION Biden OUT What Now? Karel Cast 24-85Biden has caved to media pressure and is out of the race. So what does it mean, other than the fact that at this moment, right now, the only person running for office of President in the USA is a twice-impeached Christo-Fascist civilly adjudicated sexual predator insurrectionist who steals classif…

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MEDIA Destroying Biden; Woman Drowns Unnoticed Karel Cast 24-84 29:53

39m ago29:53

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MEDIA Destroying Biden; Woman Drowns Unnoticed Karel Cast 24-84Why has the media decided it's time for Biden to go. There is NO public outcry. The politicians are being spurred on by the media, not the people. In fact, most people I know want Biden to stay. So, is the fix in? Has Trump already gotten to these people? And what a sh*tshow the convent…

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“S” is for Self, James Cuthbert (1876-1955) 0:59

12d ago0:59

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“S” is for Self, James Cuthbert (1876-1955). Textile manufacturer, philanthropist. In 1955 James Cuthbert Self received the national Horatio Alger Award.By Walter Edgar

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“R” is for Rock Hill 0:59

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“R” is for Rock Hill (York County; 2020 population 74,157). Rock Hill began in 1852 as a depot and watering station on the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad—and it had a post office.By Walter Edgar

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A Turning Point - Project 2025 5:55

25m ago5:55

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A day after a 20 year old registered Republican tried unsuccessfully to assassinate Donald Trump, I'm sending this recording about 2025—my newspaper column from last week. Because the leader of P25 calls for violence if “the left” doesn’t allow his minority to sell democracy down the river. I’ll get to the shooting that left one dead, two criticall…

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Code Wack - Should health insurers have the final say about your care? 17:00

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This time on Code WACK!How do insurance companies put up barriers to addiction treatments? How does this affect treatment programs and their clients? And how would it be if we had Medicare for All?To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, one of the longest standing treatment p…

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Explaining Vance; Document Case; My Fear Comes Home Karel Cast 24-83 29:55

39m ago29:55

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Explaining Vance; Document Case; My Fear Comes Home Karel Cast 24-83JD Vance, what does he mean? Does he solidify anything for Trump? And what challenges does he present for Democrats?What does the document case being dismissed mean in Florida and where is it going to end up?We all have our fears. My biggest fear came literally in to my neighborhoo…

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“P” is for Pinckney, Charles (1757-1824) 0:59

20m ago0:59

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“P” is for Pinckney, Charles (1757-1824). Legislator, governor, statesman.By Walter Edgar

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Why Enforcement of the 'Made in USA' Label is SO Important; Biden Awards Grants for EV Manufacturing 42:31

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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.Here are the topics that they discuss:1. Polling shows that American shoppers prize the "Made in USA" label and are willing to pay more for it—something th…

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“M” is for Medical Society of South Carolina 0:59

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“M” is for Medical Society of South Carolina. The fourth oldest medical society in the United States, the Medical Society of South Carolina was founded in 1789.By Walter Edgar

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TRUMP SHOT by Republican Youth But I Don't Like My Reaction Karel Cast 24-82 29:55

1h ago29:55

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TRUMP SHOT by Republican Youth But I Don't Like My Reaction Karel Cast 24-82A young man tried to kill Donald Trump. But I don't like how I reacted to it. Because this says more about me than anything else. And who America is turning me in to. And I'm going to change course.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouT…

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“M” is for Medal of Honor recipients 0:59

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“M” is for Medal of Honor recipients. Approved by the United States Congress in 1862, the Medal of Honor is America’s highest award for military valor. Thirty-two native South Carolinians have been awarded the medal for “conspicuous gallantry.”By Walter Edgar

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Code Wack - Is addiction a choice? New perspectives on substance use disorder 16:59

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This time on Code WACK!What are some of the most common misconceptions about people who are addicted to substances like opioids? What medicines are revolutionizing the way people are being treated today – and how accessible are they? To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, on…

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Biden Presses On; Am I Too Involved; Dance Superstar Jeanie Tracy Karel Cast 24-81 40:22

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Biden Presses On; Am I Too Involved; Dance Superstar Jeanie Tracy Karel Cast 24-81Biden does a NATO press conference full of substance and lasts over an hour, and yet, all anyone can talk about is one flub. It's not Biden that's declining, it's America, thanks in large part to American Media.I often call out bad behavior. But it can have consequenc…

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“M” is for Means, John Hugh (1812-1862) 0:59

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“M” is for Means, John Hugh (1812-1862). Governor. As governor Means urged the state to prepare militarily for secession and possible armed conflict with the federal government.By Walter Edgar

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“L” is for Local Government Act (1975) 0:59

2d ago0:59

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“L” is for Local Government Act (1975). The Local Government Act of 1975, otherwise known as the Home Rule Act of 1975, was passed by the South Carolina General Assembly to implement the revised Article VIII of the state constitution adopted in 1973 and dealing with local government.By Walter Edgar

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Are You OK? Plus Media Companies Make Bias Clear and TV That Made You Cry Karel Cast 24-80 29:55

3d ago29:55

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Are You OK? Plus Media Companies Make Bias Clear and TV That Made You Cry Karel Cast 24-80NBC, CBS, ABC, they are all making their bias clear as they continually run stories about Biden’s age, splits in the party and more. They are not doing this about Trump, who is equally as old, and is a fascist to boot. So it has become clear that the corporate…

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“H” is for Hispanics 0:59

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“H” is for Hispanics. Hispanics are among South Carolina’s oldest and most recent immigrant groups.By Walter Edgar

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“G” is for Great Wagon Road 0:59

4d ago0:59

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“G” is for Great Wagon Road. The Great Wagon Road stretched for almost eight hundred miles from Philadelphia west to Lancaster and York Pennsylvania, and thence south through the Shenandoah Valley into the Carolina backcountry.By Walter Edgar

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A Turning Point-The Debate 5:58

5d ago5:58

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It is with a heavy heart that I present this week’s commentary. I’m sick about it. I truly think Joe Biden has been the most legislatively consequentially president since LBJ, but watching the disastrous debate forced me to conclude that he must step aside. That’s how important it is to defeat Donald Trump once and for all. I hope you’ll listen to …

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RECORDS BROKEN as Frustration Rises Plus The Biden Non-Issue Karel Cast 24-79 29:55

8d ago29:55

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RECORDS BROKEN as Frustration Rises Plus The Biden Non-Issue Karel Cast 24-79 by Progressive VoicesBy Progressive Voices

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“F” is for Furchgott, Robert Francis (1916-2009) 0:59

6d ago0:59

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“F” is for Furchgott, Robert Francis (1916-2009). Pharmacologist, Nobel laureate.By Walter Edgar

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Integration of Church and State, Coming to a School Near You - Passing Period #129 1:09:32

7d ago1:09:32

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This Week: The right wing Christian Nationalists have been hard at work on the integrity of the nation’s schools, coming straight for the most basic tenet of any democratic society -- separation of church and state. In Oklahoma, the state superintendent issues a decree that henceforth all grade 5-12 classrooms will “incorporate” the bible and the 1…

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BIDEN COMPETENCY TEST? 117 In Las Vegas? 35% Interest Macys? Karel Cast 24-78 29:55

8d ago29:55

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BIDEN COMPETANCY TEST? 117 In Las Vegas? 35% Interest Macys? Karel Cast 24-78Biden is doing an interview with ABC George Stephanaupolis...and it's really more of a competency test...but what are people expecting? And now that the bar is so high for him, can he live up to expectations or have people decided to just cancel him and move on? The 4th of…

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“J” is for Jones and Lee 1:00

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“J” is for Jones and Lee. Edward Culliatt Jones (1822-1902) and Francis D. Lee (1826-1885) were a leading force in South Carolina architecture in the 1850s.By Walter Edgar

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“H” is for Hayne, Henry E. (b. 1840) 1:00

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“H” is for Hayne, Henry E. (b. 1840). Legislator, secretary of state.By Walter Edgar

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Code Wack - The ‘silent, slow apocalypse’ of corporate health insurance 18:00

10d ago18:00

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What is the true cost of the American health insurance system? What toll is it taking on both patients and providers? And what do we need instead?To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Linda Peeno, a physician, ethicist and health insurance industry whistleblower who testified before Congress and who has spent nearly four decades working to prote…

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