The MeidasTouch Podcast Woodhouse: Americans see through Trump’s healthcare lies
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Oct 6, 2025 
Ben Meiselas talks with Brad Woodhouse, President of Protect Our Care and a key defender of the Affordable Care Act. They dive into the GOP's strategy during the government shutdown, exposing how misleading claims are backfiring. Woodhouse highlights the potential fallout from the expiration of ACA tax credits, which could leave millions without coverage and spike premiums. They also debunk scapegoating tactics against immigrants and shine a light on real families facing rising healthcare costs, emphasizing the urgent need for negotiations.
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GOP Messaging: Blame And Coercion
- Clips show White House and GOP figures framing shutdown pain as Democrats' fault and signalling they won't negotiate.
- That messaging centers on coercion: 'pass our bill or suffer the consequences.'
Protect Our Care Introduction
- Ben introduces Brad Woodhouse and notes his Protect Our Care role defending the Affordable Care Act.
- He references Brad's prior appearance on the Meidas Touch Network in 2021.
Include Democrats In Health Talks
- Do treat healthcare issues as bipartisan and worth negotiating, says Brad Woodhouse.
- He urges Congress to include Democrats in funding talks rather than forcing unilateral bills.