Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Virginia Medicaid supporters meet on Capitol Hill.
Virginia’s General Assembly voted last Wednesday to expand Medicaid, becoming the first state to do so under President Trump. Beginning no later than January 1st, roughly 400,000 more of Virginians will be eligible for Medicaid. This bill comes after years of resistance from Republicans, reflecting a changing political reality in the Commonwealth. Kojo discusses what will it mean for Virginians with healthcare advocates.
Guests
- Jill Hanken Health Attorney, Virginia Poverty Law Center; @VPLC
- Leonardo Cuello Director of Health Policy, National Health Law Program; @NHeLP_org
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