Tonight, the Perpetual Notion Machine changes direction, at least a little bit, from our typical science-related topics. But it does relate to the coronavirus. Why were nursing homes hit so hard by COVID-19? Our guest is Barbara Bowers, professor and associate dean for research in the School of Nursing at UW-Madison. With some background and […]
Wisconsin Joint Finance Guts Governor Evers’ Budget
On May 9, the Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee voted 11-4, along party lines, to strip Medicaid expansion and 131 policy items from Governor Tony Ever’s proposed budget. The move blows a 1.4 billion dollar hole in the state biennial fiscal plan, which Republicans will have to find a way to close. In addition, the vote […]
Trump: Gut Social Security — Altman: Expand it!
After claiming on the campaign that he wouldn’t touch Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security, acting-President Trump’s latest budget proposal guts all three. Jan talks with Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works, author, advisor to Congress, and with a 40-year background in Social Security and private pensions, about the programs and how they can and […]
Medicaid System Frauds: Honest Mistake or Unjust Claims?
During his tenure in the Governor’s office, outgoing Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker frequently touted the work his Administration did to combat waste and fraud in state government. Walker bragged that in 2017, state inspectors found $150 million in Medicaid fraud and overpayments. That sounds impressive, until you realize that $150 million is less than 2% […]
Split Show: Dispatches from Germany and the Future of Social Security
Today we bring you another two-part episode! First, we hear from members of The Left Berlin about the rise of neo-Nazism and fascist groups in Germany. Then, an update on the future of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid with Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works.
WisconsinWatch.org: Hate Crimes, Whistleblower Ban & Bad Hair Evi...
Hate groups and hate crimes are on the rise in Wisconsin, the state loses money after killing its Medicaid fraud whistleblower law, and more flawed hair-sample tests cast doubts on the guilt of convicts doing time in Wisconsin prisons. The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism’s Dee Hall joins Eight O’Clock Buzz host Brian Standing by […]
