The Real 4-1-1Medicaid Isn’t Just a Safety Net — It’s the Backbone Holding America’s Healthcare Together
This episode unpacks Medicaid’s role as the U.S.’s largest health insurer, covering 83 million individuals and its expansion under the ACA. We discuss current GOP proposals, internal party conflicts, and the economic as well as public health effects of potential cuts. From financial stability to healthcare access, learn what’s at stake for millions of Americans.
About the podcast
I am Dr. Chelsea McGee AND Welcome to The Real 411—where we make it our mission to dive deeper, think bigger, and challenge the narrative. Every day, we are flooded with headlines. These headlines are quick, catchy, and often misleading. News is everywhere, but how much of it is the complete truth? How often do we stop and ask, "What's really going on?" Because here’s the thing—the story is never just the headline.