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Friday, July 28 2017

  • Essential Coverage July 28, 2017

    John McCain's&nbsp;long history in the media spotlight; America's&nbsp;long&nbsp;messaging war over universal healthcare; and why&nbsp;the right-wing seized on the story of a dying&nbsp;British baby.&nbsp; (episode)

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    • The Once-In-A-While Maverick July 28, 2017

      The Atlantic's James Fallows discusses&nbsp;McCain's&nbsp;long tenure in the media spotlight &mdash; a story of dualities, cozy jokes, and the occasional, genuine maverick choice.&nbsp;

    • Covering A Secret Bill July 28, 2017

      The Senate proceedings on healthcare this week were high on drama but short on policy details, leaving lawmakers and reporters in the dark.&nbsp;

    • The Trump Administration's PR War on Obamacare July 28, 2017

      The Department of Health and Human Services used to spend&nbsp;money promoting Obamacare. Now, it&nbsp;funds videos that undermine it.

    • The Messaging War on Single-Payer Healthcare July 28, 2017

      Polls show growing support&nbsp;for single-payer healthcare, or "Medicare for All." But&nbsp;over the past century, the idea of the policy has been tied to a messaging war over socialism.

    • Citizen Charlie Gard July 28, 2017

      How a British baby born with a rare disease became a pawn in the right-wing battle against government healthcare in the US.