Episodes

  • What Biden's Debate Means for His Candidacy & a Historic UK Political Shakeup: Joe & Eric React

    What Biden's Debate Means for His Candidacy & a Historic UK Political Shakeup: Joe & Eric React
    Jul 8 2024
    In this insightful episode, Joe and Eric begin by delving into the recent historic shakeup in UK politics. They dissect the reasons behind Labour's significant win and the surprising success of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party. The discussion then shifts to the aftermath of the first presidential debate in the US. Joe and Eric analyze its implications for both Joe Biden and Donald Trump's candidacies, exploring how each candidate performed across different policy areas and what these performances could mean for their respective campaigns moving forward. Support the show: https://x.com/DCEKGpodcast Follow Joe: https://x.com/RealJoeGrogan Follow Eric: https://x.com/RealEU4U
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    30 mins
  • Men Without Meaning: Brenda Hafera on the Crisis Facing Boys in America

    Men Without Meaning: Brenda Hafera on the Crisis Facing Boys in America
    Jul 1 2024
    In this episode, hosts Joe and Eric discuss Brenda Hafera's impactful report, "Men Without Meaning: The Harmful Effects of Expressive Individualism," from The Heritage Foundation. The report examines the crisis facing American boys and men across mental, physical, economic, academic, and spiritual dimensions. Hafera critiques welfare policies for their unintended impact on single motherhood and explores how the sexual revolution has reshaped family dynamics. She also addresses the transformation of marriage into a later-life status symbol and concerns about the decline of free play in schools, impacting child development. The episode further explores links between absent fathers and school violence, advocates for positive depictions of fatherhood, and emphasizes the need for supportive educational and vocational environments for boys. Support the show: https://twitter.com/DCEKGpodcast Brenda's latest work: https://www.heritage.org/staff/brenda-hafera
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    51 mins
  • Jackson Hammond on the Exploding Costs of U.S. Health Care: Analyzing the 2023 CMS NHE Report

    Jackson Hammond on the Exploding Costs of U.S. Health Care: Analyzing the 2023 CMS NHE Report
    Jun 24 2024
    In this episode of DC EKG, hosts Joe Grogan and Eric Ueland welcome Jackson Hammond, a Senior Policy Analyst at Paragon Health Institute, to explore the future of U.S. health spending. Jackson provides a detailed analysis of the CMS National Health Expenditure report, discussing the projected $7.7 trillion spending by 2032, current expenditure trends, and the drivers behind 2023's spending spike. The conversation also covers the impact of inflation and policy changes, the challenges of sustaining such high spending levels, and potential reforms like enhancing patient control, transparent pricing, and reducing health system monopolies.
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    52 mins
  • Why California's Free Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants Spells Trouble with Sally Pipes

    Why California's Free Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants Spells Trouble with Sally Pipes
    Jun 17 2024
    In this episode of DC EKG, hosts Joe Grogan and Eric Ueland sit down with Sally Pipes, the President and CEO of the Pacific Research Institute, to discuss California's decision to provide free healthcare to illegal immigrants and its implications for taxpayers and the healthcare system. Throughout the discussion, Sally delves into the challenges of a single-payer healthcare system, discusses patient empowerment amidst government-centric policies, and critiques the Affordable Care Act for its ongoing issues. Support the show: https://x.com/DCEKGpodcast Follow Sally: https://x.com/sallypipes
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    52 mins
  • Lessons from the Covid Years with Dr. Kevin Bardosh

    Lessons from the Covid Years with Dr. Kevin Bardosh
    Jun 10 2024
    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kevin Bardosh to explore the profound impacts of COVID-19 policies on society. From the harms of social distancing and lockdowns to the ethical dilemmas posed by vaccine mandates, Dr. Bardosh provides a comprehensive analysis of the balance between individual rights and public health needs. We also delve into the ideology driving current public health policies and discuss necessary reforms. Finally, we examine the WHO's proposed Pandemic Treaty and the broader implications for global health governance.
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    50 mins
  • Dr. Jay Bhattacharya: The War on Academic & Scientific Freedom (Flashback Episode)

    Dr. Jay Bhattacharya: The War on Academic & Scientific Freedom (Flashback Episode)
    Jun 4 2024
    In a special DC EKG flashback episode, we're revisiting one of our favorite conversations with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of Stanford's Center for Demography and Economics of Health and Aging. Jay tells the sad and painful story of how the government, big tech, and academia conspired to suppress voices. Blacklisting at Twitter, ruined careers, and zero tolerance for questioning use of masks on children, the efficacy of vaccines, and lockdowns. The federal government's implied and real threats to ensure censorship. and the terrible price price paid that will echo through generations. Dr. Jay shares ideas on how to restore public trust and improve the scientific community. You can also see this interview on our YouTube page here: https://youtu.be/8HBeapB0nws
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Dr. Marty Makary on What Medicine Gets Wrong & How it Impacts Our Health

    Dr. Marty Makary on What Medicine Gets Wrong & How it Impacts Our Health
    May 28 2024
    In this episode of DC EKG, Dr. Marty Makary uncovers the alarming truth behind some of modern medicine's most significant blunders, revealing how medical groupthink has caused widespread harm. From the surge in peanut allergies due to misguided recommendations to the dire consequences of opioid misinformation, he exposes the hubris of the medical establishment and its failings. Additionally, he delves into the recent congressional inquiry on deleted COVID-19 emails, highlighting where medicine faltered and emphasizing the critical need for transparency in healthcare. -LINKS- Support the show: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FDCEKGpodcast Support Dr. Makary: https://x.com/martymakary?lang=en Pre-order new book BLIND SPOTS now
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    48 mins
  • The Economics of Ozempic & Other Weight Loss Drugs: A Deep Dive with Ben Ippolito

    The Economics of Ozempic & Other Weight Loss Drugs: A Deep Dive with Ben Ippolito
    May 20 2024
    Join hosts Joe Grogan and Eric Ueland on DC EKG as they delve into the complexities of health economics in America with special guest Ben Ippolito. In this episode, they explore the skyrocketing prices of GLP-1 weight loss drugs and discuss the potential for Medicare coverage. Ben Ippolito sheds light on the current prohibition against Medicare covering weight loss drugs, the shift from viewing obesity as a cosmetic issue to recognizing it as a clinical outcome, and the high out-of-pocket expenses people are willing to pay. Ben also examines the business implications for pharmaceutical companies if Medicare covers these drugs, the impact of price caps under the IRA, and the competitive challenges new market entrants face. --LINKS-- Follow DC EKG: https://twitter.com/DCEKGpodcast Follow Ben: https://twitter.com/ben_ippolito
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    46 mins