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Beautiful Spin, Brutal Reality: Medicaid and the Big Bill

Author
Mikelle Learned, Katherine Carol, Elizabeth Lichti
Published
Thu 10 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://theshiningbeautifulseries.libsyn.com/beautiful-spin-brutal-reality-medicaid-and-the-big-bill

In this powerful episode of The Shining Beautiful Series Podcast, Katherine shares her perspectives on the recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill"—legislation that slashes billions from Medicaid over the next few years. While politicians celebrate budget cuts, people like Mikelle face an uncertain future. What happens when the supports that make independence, employment, and dignity possible are suddenly on the chopping block?

Through honest storytelling, lived experience, and advocacy, this episode challenges the narrative surrounding this bill and invites listeners to stand up, speak out, and shed light on what’s truly at stake.

Whether you're a policymaker, caregiver, self-advocate, or ally—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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