# Single Payer on The No Agenda Show Single Payer comes up in 22 chapters across 21 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2009 to December 2024. - **Chapters:** 22 - **Episodes:** 21 - **Discussed:** September 2009 – December 2024 - **Related topics:** [Single-payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [Medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [Healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [Affordable Care Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), [Insurance Companies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-companies.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 22 ### Ozempic, Single-Payer Healthcare Pivot - **Episode:** [1721: Doc Doc Go](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1721-doc-doc-go.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-15 - **Time:** 1:32:52–1:35:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1721-doc-doc-go/chapter/ozempic-single-payer-healthcare-pivot.md There is a growing theory that the push for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic is a precursor to a single-payer healthcare system managed by AI and major insurers like UnitedHealthcare. Proponents suggest these drugs can solve a wide array of chronic conditions, potentially reducing the need for traditional medical interventions. Keywords: [ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), [glp-1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glp-1.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [single-payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md) ### Single-Payer Healthcare, Australian Model, Insurance Industry - **Episode:** [951: Hard Forking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/951-hard-forking.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-30 - **Time:** 2:46:35–2:51:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/951-hard-forking/chapter/single-payer-healthcare-australian-model-insurance-industry.md Donald Trump's shifting stance on single-payer healthcare is examined, noting his past praise for systems in Scotland and Canada. Critics argue that the U.S. can afford universal coverage if it follows models like Portugal's, while Trump has recently expressed interest in the Australian "two-tier" system. This model provides basic government-funded care while allowing private insurance for high-margin, elective, or specialized services. Keywords: [single-payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md) ### Charles Krauthammer Analysis, Shift Toward Universal Coverage - **Episode:** [927: Meme Fumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/927-meme-fumes.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-07 - **Time:** 24:31–27:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/927-meme-fumes/chapter/charles-krauthammer-analysis-shift-toward-universal-coverage.md Fox News analyst Charles Krauthammer argues that the American public's expectations regarding health care have fundamentally shifted toward a belief in universal coverage. He suggests that Obamacare, despite its flaws, successfully moved the goalposts, making a market-oriented system difficult to defend. Krauthammer predicts the United States will inevitably move toward a single-payer system within a few years. Keywords: [charles krauthammer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charles-krauthammer.md), [single payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), universal coverage, [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [health care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care.md) ### TSA Truck Rental Warning and Single-Payer Healthcare - **Episode:** [926: GREP](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/926-grep.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-04 - **Time:** 2:48:53–2:53:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/926-grep/chapter/tsa-truck-rental-warning-and-single-payer-healthcare.md The TSA issued a warning to truck rental agencies to be vigilant against theft following a series of vehicle-ramming terror attacks in Europe. In domestic policy, the hosts discuss the ongoing effort to repeal and replace Obamacare, with some suggesting that the current "Trumpcare" bill is designed to fail. They argue that a single-payer system may be the inevitable outcome of the current healthcare crisis. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), truck ramming, [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [single-payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [trumpcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trumpcare.md) ### Single-Payer Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Price Gouging - **Episode:** [917: Judas Goat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-02 - **Time:** 2:18:02–2:23:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/single-payer-healthcare-and-pharmaceutical-price-gouging.md A discussion on the "death spiral" of Obamacare leads to a proposal for universal Medicare to combat pharmaceutical price gouging. Examples of high costs include a $65,000-a-year MS drug from Genentech and a $14,000-a-year cholesterol medication. Keywords: [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [single-payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [genentech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genentech.md), ms drugs, [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md) ### Chris Hedges and the "International Imperial War" - **Episode:** [898: Chain of Lies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/898-chain-of-lies.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-26 - **Time:** 1:55:24–1:58:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/898-chain-of-lies/chapter/chris-hedges-and-the-international-imperial-war.md On his RT program, Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Hedges hosted a socialist commentator who critiqued the Obama administration's domestic and foreign policies. The guest argued that Obama's primary goal was to protect the insurance and drug industries by eliminating the threat of single-payer healthcare. He also coined the term "International Imperial War" to describe the Obama doctrine of humanitarian military intervention. Keywords: [chris hedges](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hedges.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), obama doctrine, [single payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md) ### Obamacare Repeal and Replace, Single-Payer Healthcare Debate - **Episode:** [894: Ash for Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-12 - **Time:** 1:50:58–1:59:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash/chapter/obamacare-repeal-and-replace-single-payer-healthcare-debate.md Senator Rand Paul is proposing a replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act that emphasizes health savings accounts and group associations. The discussion explores the merits of a single-payer system, comparing the U.S. Medicare program to healthcare models in France, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Keywords: [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [single-payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [healthcare reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-reform.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md) ### Pharmaceutical Lobbying, Single-Payer Healthcare Trajectory - **Episode:** [862: Otherizing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/862-otherizing.md) - **Published:** 2016-09-22 - **Time:** 17:30–23:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/862-otherizing/chapter/pharmaceutical-lobbying-single-payer-healthcare-trajectory.md The EpiPen controversy highlights systemic issues within the U.S. healthcare system, including the role of the Affordable Care Act in rising co-pays. Mylan's strategy involved heavy lobbying to ensure their product remained on preferred insurance lists, allowing for price gouging that is often hidden from insured consumers. Some analysts argue that these corporate scandals are being used to build public support for a transition to a single-payer healthcare system. Keywords: [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [medicaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [single-payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [drug prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-prices.md) ### Aetna ACA Withdrawal, Healthcare Merger Quid Pro Quo - **Episode:** [853: ISO Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/853-iso-day.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-21 - **Time:** 2:57:56–3:01:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/853-iso-day/chapter/aetna-aca-withdrawal-healthcare-merger-quid-pro-quo.md Aetna announced it would cut its participation in the Affordable Care Act exchanges by two-thirds after the Justice Department blocked its merger with Humana. CEO Mark Bertolini had previously threatened to reduce the company's exchange footprint if the merger was enjoined, leading to accusations of a "quid pro quo" scam. The situation has renewed calls for a single-payer healthcare system as insurance premiums continue to rise for individual citizens. Keywords: [aetna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aetna.md), [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [humana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humana.md), [justice department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md), mark bertolini, [single-payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md) ### Free College Feasibility and Healthcare Billing Scams - **Episode:** [798: Dangerous Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/798-dangerous-speech.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-11 - **Time:** 56:32–1:00:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/798-dangerous-speech/chapter/free-college-feasibility-and-healthcare-billing-scams.md The feasibility of free college and single-payer healthcare is debated, with references to the historically low cost of California's university system. The discussion compares the current healthcare insurance model to the Enron power grid scam, noting that hospitals and insurers constantly negotiate bills down to 30 cents on the dollar while charging patients full price. Keywords: free college, [single payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [healthcare premiums](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-premiums.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [hospital billing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospital-billing.md) ### Obamacare Co-ops, Financial Failure, Single-Payer Healthcare - **Episode:** [794: Party Boat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/794-party-boat.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-28 - **Time:** 2:43:40–2:49:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/794-party-boat/chapter/obamacare-co-ops-financial-failure-single-payer-healthcare.md More than half of the non-profit healthcare co-ops established under the Affordable Care Act have failed, costing taxpayers billions in federal loans. The hosts argue that the current system is a "reverse Ponzi scheme" and predict that the U.S. will inevitably move toward a single-payer system, a position supported by both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. Keywords: [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), healthcare co-ops, [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [single-payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [insurance companies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-companies.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md) ### Healthcare Premium Increases and International Insurance Models - **Episode:** [791: Shunt Unit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/791-shunt-unit.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-17 - **Time:** 26:38–29:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/791-shunt-unit/chapter/healthcare-premium-increases-and-international-insurance-models.md A comparison of the U.S. healthcare system and the Dutch model reveals rising costs and high co-pays in both regions. Despite President Obama's promises of lower premiums, costs have increased by 10% to 20% for many families. The discussion posits that the insurance industry, supported by figures like Warren Buffett, prioritizes financial profit over public health outcomes, suggesting a move toward single-payer is inevitable. Keywords: [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [premiums](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/premiums.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [single-payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), [warren buffett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warren-buffett.md) ### Healthcare Co-ops, Affordable Care Act, Obama Administration - **Episode:** [785: Hispandering](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/785-hispandering.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-27 - **Time:** 47:01–50:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/785-hispandering/chapter/healthcare-co-ops-affordable-care-act-obama-administration.md The failure of healthcare co-ops established under the Affordable Care Act is discussed, with a focus on the Colorado co-op's closure. A clip features a woman expressing anger at President Obama for "abandoning" the co-op program. The hosts suggest that the administration prioritized large insurance companies over the public options, leading to the collapse of more than half of the nationwide co-ops. Keywords: [obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama.md), [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), healthcare co-ops, [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [insurance companies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-companies.md), [single payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md) ### Donald Trump Media Coverage, Republican Primary Electorate - **Episode:** [739: Trolling for Majors](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/739-trolling-for-majors.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-16 - **Time:** 2:17:16–2:21:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/739-trolling-for-majors/chapter/donald-trump-media-coverage-republican-primary-electorate.md The media's struggle to understand Donald Trump's popularity is analyzed as a symptom of a "DC-New York bubble" where journalists are disconnected from the Republican primary electorate. Despite being labeled a "blowhard" by many reporters, Trump's rallies in cities like Phoenix have drawn massive crowds. The discussion also notes Trump's past support for Democrats and single-payer healthcare, questioning his long-term ideological consistency. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [phoenix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phoenix.md), single-payer healthcare, [2016 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md) ### Single Payer Debate, Producer Credits - **Episode:** [703: Lowjistiks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/703-lowjistiks.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-12 - **Time:** 2:42:34–2:46:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/703-lowjistiks/chapter/single-payer-debate-producer-credits.md The hosts briefly touch on the "single payer" healthcare debate before transitioning to a long list of producer credits and donations. They acknowledge contributors from Northern Ireland, Canada, and various U.S. states. The segment reinforces the show's reliance on listener support to maintain its independent analysis. Keywords: [single payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [brian williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md), Peachtree corners ### Social Safety Nets, Corporate Veterinary Medicine - **Episode:** [702: Toddler Wage Gap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/702-toddler-wage-gap.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-08 - **Time:** 1:33:31–1:36:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/702-toddler-wage-gap/chapter/social-safety-nets-corporate-veterinary-medicine.md A discussion on the ethics of social safety nets transitions into a critique of the "corporatization" of veterinary medicine. The rise of pet HMOs and large corporate clinics is blamed for inflating the cost of basic animal care, mirroring the inefficiencies and high costs found in the human health insurance system. Keywords: [single payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [veterinary medicine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterinary-medicine.md), [hmos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hmos.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md) ### Insurance Industry Influence, Single-Payer Healthcare Debate - **Episode:** [560: Hornet's Nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-27 - **Time:** 45:12–48:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest/chapter/insurance-industry-influence-single-payer-healthcare-debate.md The discussion centers on why the Obama administration did not pursue a single-payer healthcare system despite having a congressional supermajority. Claims are made that the insurance industry's status as a top campaign contributor influenced the legislation, leading to a system that benefits private insurers over the public. Keywords: [single-payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [insurance companies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-companies.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [cobra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cobra.md), [campaign contributions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-contributions.md), [healthcare reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-reform.md) ### Right-Wing Single-Payer Rhetoric, Medicare for All - **Episode:** [560: Hornet's Nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-27 - **Time:** 1:00:39–1:07:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest/chapter/right-wing-single-payer-rhetoric-medicare-for-all.md The hosts examine why right-wing media figures like Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh are discussing single-payer healthcare. They speculate that the threat of a government-run system is being used as leverage to extract more support or funding from the insurance industry. Keywords: [single-payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [sean hannity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-hannity.md), [rush limbaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rush-limbaugh.md), healthcare leverage, [taxes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxes.md) ### Pharmaceutical Control and Single Payer Alternative - **Episode:** [383: Hot Rods](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/383-hot-rods.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-16 - **Time:** 41:56–45:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/383-hot-rods/chapter/pharmaceutical-control-and-single-payer-alternative.md The hosts conclude their pharmaceutical analysis by predicting a presidential press conference using Whitney Houston's death to finalize control over the drug supply. They suggest the elimination of generic competition is the primary goal, with single-payer healthcare mentioned as a potential alternative. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), drug supply, [generics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generics.md), [single payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [whitney houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whitney-houston.md), [counterfeit drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterfeit-drugs.md), pharmaceutical monopoly ### Dental Procedure Costs, Insurance Gouging Anecdote - **Episode:** [337: Constitutional Values](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/337-constitutional-values.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-08 - **Time:** 3:42–7:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/337-constitutional-values/chapter/dental-procedure-costs-insurance-gouging-anecdote.md A personal account describes the loss of a dental crown and a subsequent $3,000 bill for a root canal and deep cleaning after insurance. 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