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Banter #92: Do recent changes in Medicare hurt the poor?

Mar15th
2013 1 Comment Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of the Banter podcast, we banter (get it!) with AEI healthcare expert Joe Antos on how recent changes to Medicare will negatively impact the most vulnerable. Joe walks us through how the poor are not receiving the care they need in traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medigap plans. And if you’re fuzzy on what those programs are, Joe takes the time to describe to this 20-something host what’s what. He also outlines reforms that could fix the system. At the end of the day, if you allow people to make choices for themselves, they tend to make good ones. It’s not too dissimilar to the great choice you’re making in listening to this podcast. Enjoy!

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Links
Antos - Health care for the poor, or poor health care?
Noreiega - A post-Chávez checklist for US policymakers

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Banter #60: Fixing Entitlements

Jun8th
2012 2 Comments Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of AEI’s Banter Podcast, AEI economist Andrew Biggs comes into the studio to discuss all things entitlement reform. Andrew marshals his extensive knowledge of the subject to put into perspective the current unsustainability of entitlement spending, possible sources of reform, and how reforming entitlements is an imperative to help the disadvantaged. We also discuss public sector unions in the wake of Wisconsin. This being the fifth part (Stu, is that right?) of our Road to Freedom series, we also focus the discussion on just how entitlement reform can help maximize individual choice.

Andrew Biggs Study: Wisconsin after Act 10

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Banter #50: The One About the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Mar30th
2012 1 Comment Written by Andrew

On the 50th episode of AEI’s podcast, Banter, we sit down with AEI scholar Michael Greve to talk about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. We go over the week’s proceedings in the Supreme Court, the prospects of the court overturning the individual mandate, and the looming questions surrounding Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion. Michael brings is deep legal knowledge to help not only describe the major issues, but give an accurate assessment for the laws future prospects.

Michael’s work at AEI

Worth checking out:

Reading guide: Obama’s health reform in the Supreme Court, AEI.com
The states will lose on Medicaid, The National Review Online
The Upside-Down Constitution, Harvard University Press

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Banter #4: The One about Paul Ryan and Entitlements (with Andrew Biggs)

Apr7th
2011 1 Comment Written by Apoorva

This time on Banter, Apoorva and Stu sit down with AEI Resident Scholar Andrew Biggs to chat about Paul Ryan’s new budget plan, entitlement reform, and a special piece of fan mail for Andrew.

Links:

The Path to Prosperity – Paul Ryan’s FY 2012 Budget Resolution
Entitlement Reform: What Next? by Andrew Biggs
The Right Way to Balance the Budget by Andrew Biggs, Kevin Hassett, and Matt Jensen
Why Ezra Klein’s ‘Easy Solution’ to Social Security is No Such Thing by Andrew Biggs
E.J. Dionne’s op-ed on Paul Ryan’s budget in the Washington Post

Feel free to e-mail us at podcast@aei.org with any questions, comments, or thoughts. You can also follow us on Twitter @stujames and @ashah85.

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