The Potter Report

Wendell Potter, Joey Rettino

Why do we believe the things we do? Whistleblower, New York Times best selling author and Tarbell.org founder Wendell Potter, along with millennial co-host Joey Rettino, are joined by politicians, activists, journalists and pretty much everybody else to figure it out.

  1. 04/15/2019

    EP 12 - Health care journalism in the heartland with Trudy Lieberman

    On this episode, Wendell and Joey discuss health care reform, rural America and the state of health care journalism with past president of the Association of Health Care Journalists and Tarbell.org contributor, Trudy Lieberman.   P.S. You may not hear from us for a bit because we have a lot in store for season 2 of The Potter Report coming soon!

    14 min

  2. 02/04/2019

    EP 11 - Meet the propaganda outfit fighting against Medicare For All

    On this episode, Wendell and Joey introduce listeners to the propaganda shop that is fighting back against Medicare For All legislation. They've named the group the Partnership For America's Health Care Future, and it comprises the biggest health care special interests and trade associations in the country — not patients and other regular folks.

    20 min

  3. 01/21/2019

    EP 10 - The importance of grassroots campaigns with John Pudner

    On the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss campaign finance, grassroots politics and common ground between Republicans and Democrats with the executive director of Take Back Our Republic, John Pudner.

    21 min

  4. 01/10/2019

    EP 9 - Dental Therapy with Dr. Frank Catalanotto

    On the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss The American Dental Association, dental therapists and the future of oral health care in the United States with former dental school dean and advocate Dr. Frank Catalanotto.

    20 min

  5. 01/04/2019

    EP 8 - The ADA's push back against expanding dental care

    On the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss how the American Dental Association is attempting to derail efforts to expand the dental workforce in the United States. Research shows that mid-level providers called "Dental Therapists" expand access to the country's most underserved. The ADA, which represents the financial interests of dentists, claims dental therapists are not the answer to America's "hidden epidemic."

    19 min

  6. 12/21/2018

    EP 7 - Consumer Consequences with Lizabeth Cohen

    On the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss American Consumerism, capitalism and Amazon with Harvard professor and author of "A Consumers' Republic," Lizabeth Cohen. Happy Holidays!

    20 min

  7. 12/13/2018

    EP 6 - The Business Case for Medicare for All with Richard Master

    On the episode, Wendell and Joey discuss the struggles that business owners face to keep their employees insured, why the status quo can't continue and the ways to move forward with founder and CEO of MCS Industries and executive producer of the documentary "Fix It," Richard Master.

    20 min

  8. 11/29/2018

    EP 5 - Vermont's fight for Medicare for All with Dr. Deborah Richter

    On the episode, Wendell and Joey talk with one of the strongest forces behind Vermont's near miss Medicare for All system, with practicing physician and president of Vermont Health Care For All, Dr. Deborah Richter.

    21 min
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Why do we believe the things we do? Whistleblower, New York Times best selling author and Tarbell.org founder Wendell Potter, along with millennial co-host Joey Rettino, are joined by politicians, activists, journalists and pretty much everybody else to figure it out.

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  • Creator
    Wendell Potter, Joey Rettino
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Potter Report