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In today's episode, Kate talks about the role of big pharma in the US healthcare system. Kate speaks about the political lobbying power of the pharmaceutical industry as well as the rampant advertising on TV and radio. She touches on the opioid epidemic caused by Purdue Pharma, Trump's failed attempts to regulate drug prices, what Democrats should be saying about big pharma ahead of the midterms, and the bipartisan hatred for the US pharmaceutical industry.
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On today’s podcast, Kate speaks with US House Representative Sara Jacobs about women’s health and what she’s fighting for. They talk about the generational divide in Congress, which policies are needed to *actually* support women, and the institutional sexism that exists in DC. Sara touches on the legislation she’s worked on to protect women’s health data from period tracking apps, IVF treatments for military families, and her work for the Democratic Women’s Caucus.

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In today's podcast, Kate discusses the world of GOOP and Gwyneth Paltrow. Kate analyzes Gwyneth's recent pivot to promoting AI by going back to look at the origins of her company GOOP to discuss how "wellness culture" has shifted since the 2010s. Kate talks about individualism, technofascism, propaganda, and questions if people still buy into this brand of "wellness" or have moved on from GOOP.
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In today's episode, Kate looks at the popular wellness buzzwords and analyzes why consumers are opting in for clean beauty, non-toxic products, and natural fibers in clothing. My computer lost a good chunk of footage in post so maybe I'll touch on those notes in a future episode. Apologies for my sore throat in this week's pod <3

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In today's episode, Kate unpacks why the real reasons why people in Europe are likely healthier than in the United States. Kate looks at the structural factors such as healthcare, public transit, work-life balance, etc. which contribute to better health outcomes in Europe and talks about her experience living in London the past two years, touching on her experience navigating the NHS as an American.
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