Shutdown Politics Meets the Obamacare Crisis - ACA Premiums Surge 26%
As open enrollment begins, Affordable Care Act premiums are set to rise by an average of 26%. Michael Smerconish speaks with Alex Wayne, Executive Editor at KFF Health News, about what’s driving the surge, which states will be hit hardest, and how the ongoing government shutdown may finally shift the political pressure in Washington. A smart, fast-paced conversation on health policy, politics, and what it means for millions of Americans. Please rate, review, and share this podcast! Original air date 30 October 2025.
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Shutdown Politics Meets the Obamacare Crisis - ACA Premiums Surge 26%
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As open enrollment begins, Affordable Care Act premiums are set to rise by an average of 26%. Michael Smerconish speaks with Alex Wayne, Executive Editor at KFF Health News, about what’s driving the surge, which states will be hit hardest, and how the ongoing government shutdown may finally shift the political pressure in Washington. A smart, fast-paced conversation on health policy, politics, and what it means for millions of Americans. Please rate, review, and share this podcast! Original air date 30 October 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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