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Fighting From the Grave for the New York Health Act

      THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   What happens when we get too sick to work in a healthcare system that is tied to our jobs? What is the ultimate cost?  The story of New York Health Act advocate Mariana Pineda is a […]

Mariana Pineda: Presente

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   This is the story of Mariana Pineda, a dedicated advocate, organizer, and powerful voice in the fight for healthcare justice. Mariana was a teacher in the Roosevelt School District, Nassau County, Long Island, until she caught […]

Why Canadians Don’t Have to Fight Health Insurers

            THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   For millions of Americans, health care means fighting insurance companies, putting off costly treatment, wondering whether the hospital you prefer is in-network, or fearing financial disaster if you get seriously sick. But what […]

Is racism in health care still a problem in 2026? Absolutely.

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   This time on Code WACK! In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re rebroadcasting this episode examining how desegregation shaped the experiences of Black patients in America – and what still hasn’t changed. […]

Revisiting America’s racist – and deadly – legacy

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we’re rebroadcasting our Anthem Award–winning episode on one of the most overlooked civil rights battles in American history: the desegregation of hospitals. The episode features Dr. […]

Aging in place is hard. Could neighbors be an answer?

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   America is facing a looming crisis in caregiving with an aging population and a scarcity of in-home care resources. Could neighborhood-based care networks offer answers? What becomes possible when they’re in place? To find out, […]

The Caregiving Crisis Is Here – and America Isn’t Ready

          THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   Suddenly, with little notice, you may find yourself having to step into a caregiving role for a friend or family member. Maybe you already have.  It could be an aging parent, an ailing partner […]

The brutal dismantling of America’s healthcare safety net

          THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   As a consequence of Trump’s drastic cuts to Medicaid and other health programs, experts estimate that between nearly 8 million and 10 million more Americans will be uninsured by 2034. These include the most […]