Supreme Court
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Radio CG 9: Healthcare, Scams, and More
What are our politicians doing? That was the first question we posed during what we admit was a slightly unorthodox episode. For our final September show, we discussed predatory scams and why they’re allowed to continue; the danger our tech-dependent society poses to our most vulnerable; and what might replace the ACA if it’s struck down by the Supreme Court. Protecting Consumers Does this sound familiar? Someone calls you and claims they’re from your health insurance, your bank, the IRS, or, more recently, Social Security. They explain to you a situation – maybe your Social Security number has been compromised; maybe someone has broken into your account – and you…
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Radio CG 8: Rest In Peace, Justice Ginsburg
This show started out a differently – with an agreement. As most of you know, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (“The Notorious RBG”) passed away on Friday, September 18th. We’ve lost “one of the great ladies of American history,” Pat says, who paved the way for and inspired millions of women. Her death, unfortunately, was instantly politicized by both sides, and for the first few minutes of the eighth episode of Common Ground, we spent some time focusing on the loss of an incredible human being. What Did We Lose With RBG? “RBG,” Pat says, “represents what women can be in America.” She was a prominent fixture on the highest court…