Millions of Americans are facing a dramatic increase in the amount they must pay for their health insurance.
A dispute over government subsidies for health care was one of the key issues that led to a 43-day U.S. government shutdown last year – the longest in history.
But even after the shutdown ended, Republicans and Democrats were unable to agree on extending the subsidies.
As the clock struck midnight on January 1, health care costs for 24 million people increased dramatically.
So what is the impact for those who need it? And how much is politics involved?
Presenter: James Berries
Guests:
Lindsay Allen – Health economist and policy researcher at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Neel Shah – Physician and Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic
Rinah Shah – Political Strategist and Geopolitical Analyst
Published on January 2, 2026
