The Fifth Column

Funny, smart guys making each other laugh while talking politics. What’s not to love?

Amazing show! I love the insight and think I’m indeed a libertarian! I had to cringe however when you suggested insurance companies should have a bigger hand in health care. Yes doctors make money, but those in contract with insurance companies have no say in what they charge for services and if a patient’s insurance won’t pay, the doctor cannot provide the service for cash. State services barely pay for the lights and staff. I could go on. I just suggest more digging on this one. It’s practically impossible to privately own a practice now, because insurance companies have so much control.

The best political discussion show hands down, make sure you sign up thru substack and pay the Pod tax for the bonus episodes.

Self satisfied, smug and supercilious hosts and guests are constantly condescending and fast aspersions on others who are actually doing something productive. I guess you have to live in Manhattan or their definition of the right neighborhoods of Brooklyn to appreciate this self serving smarm.