Healthcare Premiums Spike — What It Means for Voters | Breaking Points
Update: 2025-12-18
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When premiums surge, politics erupt: this episode explains how expired ACA subsidies have become a GOP crisis and what millions buying exchange plans face. (Original: 15 minutes — Condensed: 2 minutes.) Hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti break down the House chaos, internal Republican fractures, and the real-world impact of a 17% premium hike and a $14,500 deductible. You’ll learn why one-time checks and short-term subsidies are inadequate, how messaging from Trump and congressional maneuvering shape public blame, and why conservatives lack a clear, viable alternative—making repeated subsidy patches the default. Essential listening for anyone following healthcare policy, politics, current events, and the debate over political polarization and free speech. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.
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