July 30, 2025
42,239
3,056
1,258
10.21%
Every word spoken in this episode is indexed. Type any phrase to jump straight to the moment it was said.
Type any word or phrase that may have been spoken. Click a result to seek the player to that exact moment.
Try a name, a topic, or a quoted line
9:04Now PlayingThere are some major differences between the American and Chinese healthcare systems, specifically when it comes to costs. Compared to an “elder millennial” who was charged $41,000 for a one-day U.S. hospital visit to treat high blood pressure— another American in China found he paid a grand total of $4 for his hospital visit that included same-day results and no referral barriers.
Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss how the U.S. spends nearly 15 times more per capita on healthcare than China, yet delivers worse access, efficiency, and outcomes. Jimmy argues that America’s system prioritizes corporate profit, employer control, and political consolidation over public health. Despite criticisms of Chinese propaganda, the two admit China’s government-funded, streamlined care now outperforms the U.S. in affordability and delivery—even if “white monkey” influencers are the ones telling the story.
Kurt Metzger on Twitter
Kurt’s website
Become a Premium Member
Go to a Live Show
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WATCH / LISTEN FREE:
Podcasts(Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.)
ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS:
Become a Premium Member
SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW:
Make a Donation
Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags)
DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP:
Google Play
Jimmy Dore on Twitter
Stef Zamorano on Twitter
About The Jimmy Dore Show:
#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.
Sentinel Indexing in Progress
Metadata and chapters are available. Claim extraction for this episode is pending.
All video content is delivered via YouTube embedded players in accordance with the YouTube Terms of Service. Sentinel provides research tools that promote discovery and accountability across political media.