# Cares Act on The No Agenda Show

Cares Act comes up in 110 chapters across 101 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2009 to January 2026.

- **Chapters:** 110
- **Episodes:** 101
- **Discussed:** November 2009 – January 2026
- **Related topics:** [Obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Health Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), [Medicaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid.md), [Nancy Pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [Chuck Schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [Health Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care.md), [Healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 110

### Donald Trump, Unaffordable Care Act Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-29
- **Time:** 2:39:03–2:41:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/donald-trump-unaffordable-care-act-rhetoric.md

During a speech in Iowa, Donald Trump utilized the term "Unaffordable Care Act" to describe the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Trump argued that the current system primarily enriches insurance companies through government subsidies and proposed a plan to pay that money directly to families. The hosts note that Trump is "workshopping" new stand-up style material as he develops his 2026 campaign rhetoric.

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### Trump Proposal for Direct Healthcare Subsidies

- **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-09
- **Time:** 20:57–29:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/trump-proposal-for-direct-healthcare-subsidies.md

President Trump proposed a healthcare overhaul that would eliminate the current Obamacare structure and send subsidies directly to citizens rather than insurance companies. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed skepticism regarding the lack of formal legislative text but indicated a willingness to review bipartisan paths for affordability. Critics argue the current system primarily serves as a financial subsidy for large insurance institutions and banks.

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### Senate Gridlock, ACA Credits and Illegal Immigrant Healthcare

- **Episode:** [1804: Mucho Retardo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-02
- **Time:** 55:57–1:01:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo/chapter/senate-gridlock-aca-credits-and-illegal-immigrant-healthcare.md

Senate Democrats blocked a stopgap bill to reopen the government, with the debate centering on Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits and healthcare for undocumented immigrants. Representative Maxine Waters faced criticism for her comments regarding "healthcare for all people" during the funding dispute.

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### Government Shutdown, Affordable Care Act Subsidies

- **Episode:** [1802: Stimming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-25
- **Time:** 2:46:15–2:52:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming/chapter/government-shutdown-affordable-care-act-subsidies.md

NPR reports on a looming government shutdown as Congress faces a deadline for federal funding. Democrats are seeking to attach Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid provisions to the funding bill, which Republicans have labeled a "non-starter." The segment critiques the "Affordable" Care Act, noting that many citizens find the premiums and deductibles—such as $5,000 a month—completely unaffordable.

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### Insurance Coverage Implications, Affordable Care Act Vaccine Mandates

- **Episode:** [1768: Queer The Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-29
- **Time:** 25:02–28:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal/chapter/insurance-coverage-implications-affordable-care-act-vaccine-mandates.md

The removal of the COVID-19 vaccine from the CDC's recommended list may allow insurance companies to stop covering the cost of the shots. Under the Affordable Care Act, insurers are only required to cover vaccines on the official recommended schedule at no cost to the patient. Estimates suggest out-of-pocket costs could reach $57 for children and $137 for adults if coverage is dropped.

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### Dr. Richard Besser Defends Maternal Vaccination on PBS

- **Episode:** [1768: Queer The Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-29
- **Time:** 39:39–46:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal/chapter/dr-richard-besser-defends-maternal-vaccination-on-pbs.md

Dr. Richard Besser argued on PBS that removing COVID-19 vaccines from the recommended schedule denies access to low-income families. He emphasized that maternal vaccination provides antibodies to infants who are too young for their own shots. Besser expressed concern that the lack of a federal recommendation would end the "Vaccines for Children" program's requirement to provide the shots for free.

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### Barack Obama, Media Credentials, Midas Touch Network

- **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-27
- **Time:** 1:36:08–1:38:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/barack-obama-media-credentials-midas-touch-network.md

A clip from the Midas Touch Network features Barack Obama discussing the hypothetical fallout if he had pulled Fox News' credentials or punished dissenters of the Affordable Care Act. The hosts analyze the rhetoric and the partisan nature of modern political commentary. The discussion touches on the historical relationship between the Obama administration and the press corps.

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### Wendell Potter Critiques Health Insurance Industry Following Corporate Assassination

- **Episode:** [1720: Psyop Season](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-12
- **Time:** 34:23–40:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season/chapter/wendell-potter-critiques-health-insurance-industry-following-corporate-assassination.md

Former Cigna executive turned whistleblower Wendell Potter appeared on MSNBC to discuss how the "corporate assassination" of Brian Thompson coincided with UnitedHealthcare's investor day. Potter, author of *Deadly Spin*, argues that the industry's "slavish devotion to Wall Street" leads to deliberate delays and denials of care to meet profit expectations. While Potter has been a vocal advocate for Medicare-for-all since 2018, critics point to his organization's ties to ActBlue as evidence of a partisan agenda promoting socialized medicine.

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### Medical Billing Inflation, Outpatient Surgery Costs

- **Episode:** [1716: Silver Buckshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-28
- **Time:** 2:44:51–2:50:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot/chapter/medical-billing-inflation-outpatient-surgery-costs.md

Adam Curry details a recent $119,000 hospital bill for a family member's outpatient meniscus surgery. He explains the discrepancy between the "sticker price" and the $20,000 settlement paid by insurance. The hosts describe the modern American healthcare system as a "scam care system" driven by insurance bureaucrats and contrast it with the cash-based "house call" era.

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### Medicare vs Medicaid, Healthcare Insurance Costs

- **Episode:** [1710: Bro Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-07
- **Time:** 2:44:06–2:49:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media/chapter/medicare-vs-medicaid-healthcare-insurance-costs.md

The distinction between Medicare and Medicaid is clarified following political claims about home care coverage. Personal anecdotes regarding the high cost of private health insurance and appendectomy bills are shared. The hosts discuss "Christian Ministries Health" and "Crowd Health" as alternative collaborative models to traditional insurance.

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### Hallie Jackson, Gender Affirming Care Interview

- **Episode:** [1706: Nerd & Knucklehead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-24
- **Time:** 42:22–47:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead/chapter/hallie-jackson-gender-affirming-care-interview.md

NBC News correspondent Hallie Jackson presses Kamala Harris on her support for gender-affirming care and the LGBTQ+ community. Harris pivots to attacking Donald Trump's plans for the Affordable Care Act and prescription drug caps. Jackson notes that Harris's current rhetoric on trans issues seems less "full-throated" than her previous public statements.

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### Barack Obama Fundraising Ad for Joe Biden

- **Episode:** [1630: Potty Mouth Parrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-01
- **Time:** 1:36:57–1:39:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots/chapter/barack-obama-fundraising-ad-for-joe-biden.md

Former President Barack Obama appeared in a fundraising advertisement for Joe Biden's 2024 campaign. Obama emphasizes the importance of small-dollar "grassroots" donations, citing their role in Biden's 2020 victory and the passage of climate and healthcare legislation. The hosts mock the casual "Hey" greeting used in the ad's opening.

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### Modern Monetary Theory and Unspent COVID Funds

- **Episode:** [1514: Holiday Heart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-22
- **Time:** 36:56–39:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart/chapter/modern-monetary-theory-and-unspent-covid-funds.md

The U.S. government's continued high-level spending is characterized as an application of Modern Monetary Theory. Despite passing massive bills like the Inflation Reduction Act and the CARES Act, significant portions of previously allocated funds remain unspent, leading to questions about the necessity of new debt.

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### Nancy Pelosi, PBS NewsHour Commentary

- **Episode:** [1505: Cat's Paw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw.md)
- **Published:** 2022-11-20
- **Time:** 56:07–1:01:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw/chapter/nancy-pelosi-pbs-newshour-commentary.md

Following Nancy Pelosi's announcement that she would step down from House Democratic leadership, PBS NewsHour analysts discussed her legacy. Jonathan Capehart described her as the most "consequential speaker in history," specifically citing her role in passing the Affordable Care Act. Critics, however, argued that her tenure was marked by extreme partisanship and a failure to garner bipartisan support for major legislation.

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### Biden on the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Caps

- **Episode:** [1501: Under Salt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt.md)
- **Published:** 2022-11-10
- **Time:** 41:30–44:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt/chapter/biden-on-the-affordable-care-act-and-medicare-caps.md

President Biden claims that Republican opposition to the Affordable Care Act would cause millions to lose coverage for pre-existing conditions. He also discusses a $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap for prescription drugs for seniors on Medicare. The difficulty of interpreting the President's verbal delivery is compared to the communication style of former Congressman Ron Paul.

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### Nancy Pelosi, Protect Our Care and the Inflation Reduction Act

- **Episode:** [1488: Torture Telephone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1488-torture-telephone.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-22
- **Time:** 30:41–37:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1488-torture-telephone/chapter/nancy-pelosi-protect-our-care-and-the-inflation-reduction-act.md

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Joe Biden celebrated the Inflation Reduction Act, framing it as a victory over the pharmaceutical industry. However, the event featured heavy branding from "Protect Our Care," a progressive organization led by Leslie Dach and Brad Woodhouse. Dach, a former Walmart executive and Obama official, and Woodhouse, a veteran Democratic strategist, are identified as key insiders coordinating the "outside mobilization" for the legislation.

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### HBCU Stimulus Funds, Student Debt Relief

- **Episode:** [1411: Norgay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1411-norgay.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-26
- **Time:** 2:40:11–2:42:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1411-norgay/chapter/hbcu-stimulus-funds-student-debt-relief.md

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Clark Atlanta University, used federal pandemic relief funds to clear student tuition balances. Some reports indicated that students received direct payments of up to $10,000 to alleviate financial burdens.

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### COVID Relief Fraud, Secret Service Investigations

- **Episode:** [1411: Norgay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1411-norgay.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-26
- **Time:** 2:42:46–2:46:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1411-norgay/chapter/covid-relief-fraud-secret-service-investigations.md

The Secret Service is investigating an estimated $100 billion in stolen COVID relief funds. Examples of fraud include a Texas man who obtained $17 million for luxury cars and a Florida man who purchased a Lamborghini using fraudulent small business loans.

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### Lael Brainard, Central Bank Digital Currency

- **Episode:** [1401: Boost or Baste](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-21
- **Time:** 1:52:45–1:57:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/lael-brainard-central-bank-digital-currency.md

Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard is being considered for a top leadership role, bringing her previous advocacy for a "resilient instant payment system" into focus. Her proposals are viewed as the foundation for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) that would facilitate Universal Basic Income and direct government monitoring of consumer spending.

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### Ohio Vaccine Lottery, Federal CARES Act Funding

- **Episode:** [1347: Big Caffeine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine.md)
- **Published:** 2021-05-16
- **Time:** 26:52–28:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine/chapter/ohio-vaccine-lottery-federal-cares-act-funding.md

Ohio Governor Mike Dewine announced a "Vax-a-Million" lottery program offering five $1 million prizes to vaccinated adults in the state. The program utilizes federal coronavirus relief funds from the CARES Act to finance the payouts. Critics argue that using taxpayer money for a lottery is an inappropriate use of emergency pandemic funding.

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