Critical Healthcare Deadline Looms: Experts Discuss Bipartisan Cooperation and Local ImpactIn this episode, we delve into the urgent matter of the expiring enhanced subsidies for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, which could lead to significantly higher costs for millions. Joining host Amrit Singh are former Republican Representative Mimi Walters and former Democratic U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, who discuss the political landscape and potential directions for both major parties in 2025 and 2026.The conversation highlights the ongoing challenges of bipartisan cooperation, particularly on healthcare, and the potential impact of the subsidy expiration on families and future elections. Meanwhile, LAist Orange County Correspondent Jill Replogle provides a local perspective on how national policies and political debates are unfolding in communities. As the year progresses, all eyes are on Washington to see if lawmakers can extend these crucial healthcare subsidies, with significant implications for the financial well-being and health security of many Americans.

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