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On this episode of Blunt Force Truth, Chuck and Mark are joined by Dr. Kevin Wacasey, the attending physician and owner of Concierge Medical Practice in Fort Worth, Texas. Together they dive into the realities of healthcare and health insurance.

Chuck and Mark start today’s show by finding out more about Dr. Wacasey’s practice and how his patients receive higher quality care by not relying on health insurance. Dr. Wacasey describes how insurance companies have raised the cost of healthcare due to regulations, and how insurance influences treatment decisions made by physicians.

They continue by discussing how health insurance has morphed into pre-paid medical care due to the growing premiums. Dr. Wacasey explains how certain regulations have caused Americans to become addicted to healthcare which then allows insurance companies to set prices for a patient’s procedures.

In addition, Dr. Wacasey also clarifies the major differences between health “care” and health “insurance”, including the ways that Obamacare has impacted both systems.

The guys continue to discuss the delay for new medications to reach patients, and the added time to be covered by insurances. Dr. Wacasey explains exactly why doctors will prescribe the most expensive version of a drug to their patients. He also discloses how and why his practice, as well as other cash-only practices, are able to get the newest medications years earlier for their patients.

They finish up the show by analyzing how health insurance is bought and sold. They discuss how insurance companies offer extensive coverage options that can end up costing consumers more in the end. They also consider some future possibilities in healthcare and health insurance.

More about Dr. Kevin Wacasey:

Kevin Wacasey studied at the University of Texas at Arlington and fulfilled his residency in Emergency Medicine at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Kevin has held a certification from the American Board of Emergency Medicine since 1999.

Dr. Wacasey has published two books focusing on health insurance and healthcare. His first book called “The Guide to Buying Health Insurance, and Health Care” was published in 2016 and second called “Healthcareonomics - 1,000 Crazy Ways American Health Insurance Controls America’s Health Care” was published a year later in 2017.

To go along with his two publications, Dr. Wacasey also has a blog and YouTube Channel that he contributes to regularly. Both the blog and YouTube Channel are called “Healthcareonomics”.

Currently, Dr. Wacasey is the attending physician and owner of Concierge Medical Practice in Fort Worth, Texas.

Connect with Dr. Kevin Wacasey:

Website: healthcareonomics.com; health-best.com

Facebook:  facebook.com/Healthcareonomics

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/kevinwacaseymd

Twitter:  @Hconomics

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel

On this episode of Blunt Force Truth, Chuck and Mark are joined by Dr. Kevin Wacasey, the attending physician and owner of Concierge Medical Practice in Fort Worth, Texas. Together they dive into the realities of healthcare and health insurance.

Chuck and Mark start today's show by finding out more about Dr. Wacasey's practice and how his patients receive higher quality care by not relying on health insurance. Dr. Wacasey describes how insurance companies have raised the cost of healthcare due to regulations, and how insurance influences treatment decisions made by physicians.

They continue by discussing how health insurance has morphed into pre-paid medical care due to the growing premiums. Dr. Wacasey explains how certain regulations have caused Americans to become addicted to healthcare which then allows insurance companies to set prices for a patient's procedures.

In addition, Dr. Wacasey also clarifies the major differences between health "care" and health "insurance", including the ways that Obamacare has impacted both systems.

The guys continue to discuss the delay for new medications to reach patients, and the added time to be covered by insurances. Dr. Wacasey explains exactly why doctors will prescribe the most expensive version of a drug to their patients. He also discloses how and why his practice, as well as other cash-only practices, are able to get the newest medications years earlier for their patients.

They finish up the show by analyzing how health insurance is bought and sold. They discuss how insurance companies offer extensive coverage options that can end up costing consumers more in the end. They also consider some future possibilities in healthcare and health insurance.

More about Dr. Kevin Wacasey:

Kevin Wacasey studied at the University of Texas at Arlington and fulfilled his residency in Emergency Medicine at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Kevin has held a certification from the American Board of Emergency Medicine since 1999.

Dr. Wacasey has published two books focusing on health insurance and healthcare. His first book called "The Guide to Buying Health Insurance, and Health Care" was published in 2016 and second called "Healthcareonomics - 1,000 Crazy Ways American Health Insurance Controls America's Health Care" was published a year later in 2017.

To go along with his two publications, Dr. Wacasey also has a blog and YouTube Channel that he contributes to regularly. Both the blog and YouTube Channel are called "Healthcareonomics".

Currently, Dr. Wacasey is the attending physician and owner of Concierge Medical Practice in Fort Worth, Texas.

Connect with Dr. Kevin Wacasey:

Website: healthcareonomics.com; health-best.com

Facebook:  facebook.com/Healthcareonomics

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/kevinwacaseymd

Twitter:  @Hconomics

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel

For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: New Green Deal, We Are Not a Democracy, 70% Income Tax, Communist Virginia and Tippy Top Economics.

For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: New Green Deal, We Are Not a Democracy, 70% Income Tax, Communist Virginia and Tippy Top Economics.

On today’s episode of Blunt Force Truth, Chuck and Mark dive into the controversy between the Covington Catholic High School students and a Native American activist. They also talk about the stream of violent threats through social and mainstream media directed towards these students, who are technically minors in a court of law.

Chuck and Mark move into discussing the issues caused by the liberal media misinforming citizens and people relying on late night talk show hosts for news. They chat about how, although most people see past the absurdity of it all, many are still drawn in by the “loudest voice” in today’s media.

They continue today’s show by discussing how we are losing certain aspects of our republic. Chuck explains why using the term “democracy” to describe our nation is both destructive to our founding principles, and a prime example of the Left controlling the terminology used by our citizens.

Next, they chat about last weekend’s Women’s March and why it took place. They also explain how the Women’s March has been infiltrated with hate groups that are not truly in support of women’s equality.

They finish out the show with the topic of President Trump’s continuing fight of the Constitution and rights of American citizens. They compare how the Democratic agenda pushes for gun control while continuing to fight a border wall that will allegedly do the same.

 

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On today's episode of Blunt Force Truth, Chuck and Mark dive into the controversy between the Covington Catholic High School students and a Native American activist. They also talk about the stream of violent threats through social and mainstream media directed towards these students, who are technically minors in a court of law.

Chuck and Mark move into discussing the issues caused by the liberal media misinforming citizens and people relying on late night talk show hosts for news. They chat about how, although most people see past the absurdity of it all, many are still drawn in by the "loudest voice" in today's media.

They continue today's show by discussing how we are losing certain aspects of our republic. Chuck explains why using the term "democracy" to describe our nation is both destructive to our founding principles, and a prime example of the Left controlling the terminology used by our citizens.

Next, they chat about last weekend's Women's March and why it took place. They also explain how the Women's March has been infiltrated with hate groups that are not truly in support of women's equality.

They finish out the show with the topic of President Trump's continuing fight of the Constitution and rights of American citizens. They compare how the Democratic agenda pushes for gun control while continuing to fight a border wall that will allegedly do the same.

 

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Chuck and Mark are joined by Professor Adam Winkler as they continue their exploration of the United States Constitution. We take a balanced, deep dive to help Americans better understand the foundations of our country.

For this segment of our Constitutional series, they are exploring Articles 4 through 7 of the U.S. Constitution.

Chuck and Mark begin with Professor Winkler by exploring the states’ relationships between one another, explained in Article 4 Section 1. Professor Winkler explains how it requires states to respects certain rights given to citizens in other states. This moves them into Section 2, which protects citizens moving state-to-state and explains stopping criminals from fleeing to another state. They also discuss if a state must acknowledge rights given to illegal aliens in another state.

They continue with Section 3 of Article 4 and cover how Congress cannot create or split a state without the support of that state’s legislature, yet it has the power to create rules over federal land. Next, the discuss Section 4 and the responsibility of Congress to guarantee every state has a Republican Form of Government and protect them against invasion.

They move to Article 5 and the Amendment process, including Constitutional Conventions for proposing amendments. Professor Winkler explains the benefits and risks that would come from a Constitutions Convention today.

Regarding Article 6, Winkler points out that any treaties made by Congress act as the supreme law of the land. He also explains the Supremacy Clause, which states the U.S. Constitution is supreme over state laws.

Last, Chuck, Mark, and Professor Winkler explain the ratification of the Constitution in Article 7, which required nine of the thirteen states.

To read the Constitution, visit TheConstitutionCenter.org.

More about Professor Winkler:

Professor Adam Winkler is a specialist in American constitutional law and history. He is the author of We the Corporations: How American Businesses Won Their Civil Rights (2018) and Gunfight: The Battle over the Right to Bear Arms in America (2011).

His scholarship has been cited in landmark Supreme Court cases, including opinions on the Second Amendment and on corporate free speech rights. His popular writing has been featured in the New York Times, New York Review of Books, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, New Republic, Atlantic, Slate, SCOTUSblog, and Daily Beast.

He is a frequent commentator about legal issues and has appeared on Face the Nation, CNN, NBC Nightly News, C-SPAN, Newshour, ABC News, All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Marketplace. He also served as co-editor of the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution (2d Edition).

Connect with Professor Winkler:

Twitter: @adamwinkler.

Website: https://law.ucla.edu/news-and-events/in-the-news/2018/02/we-the-corporations-by-adam-winkler/

Blunt Force Truth fans:

Don’t forget to leave us a voicemail for your chance to have your voice heard on a future show. https://bluntforcetruth.com/voicemail/

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Chuck and Mark are joined by Professor Adam Winkler as they continue their exploration of the United States Constitution. We take a balanced, deep dive to help Americans better understand the foundations of our country.

For this segment of our Constitutional series, they are exploring Articles 4 through 7 of the U.S. Constitution.

Chuck and Mark begin with Professor Winkler by exploring the states' relationships between one another, explained in Article 4 Section 1. Professor Winkler explains how it requires states to respects certain rights given to citizens in other states. This moves them into Section 2, which protects citizens moving state-to-state and explains stopping criminals from fleeing to another state. They also discuss if a state must acknowledge rights given to illegal aliens in another state.

They continue with Section 3 of Article 4 and cover how Congress cannot create or split a state without the support of that state's legislature, yet it has the power to create rules over federal land. Next, the discuss Section 4 and the responsibility of Congress to guarantee every state has a Republican Form of Government and protect them against invasion.

They move to Article 5 and the Amendment process, including Constitutional Conventions for proposing amendments. Professor Winkler explains the benefits and risks that would come from a Constitutions Convention today.

Regarding Article 6, Winkler points out that any treaties made by Congress act as the supreme law of the land. He also explains the Supremacy Clause, which states the U.S. Constitution is supreme over state laws.

Last, Chuck, Mark, and Professor Winkler explain the ratification of the Constitution in Article 7, which required nine of the thirteen states.

To read the Constitution, visit TheConstitutionCenter.org.

More about Professor Winkler:

Professor Adam Winkler is a specialist in American constitutional law and history. He is the author of We the Corporations: How American Businesses Won Their Civil Rights (2018) and Gunfight: The Battle over the Right to Bear Arms in America (2011).

His scholarship has been cited in landmark Supreme Court cases, including opinions on the Second Amendment and on corporate free speech rights. His popular writing has been featured in the New York Times, New York Review of Books, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, New Republic, Atlantic, Slate, SCOTUSblog, and Daily Beast.

He is a frequent commentator about legal issues and has appeared on Face the Nation, CNN, NBC Nightly News, C-SPAN, Newshour, ABC News, All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Marketplace. He also served as co-editor of the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution (2d Edition).

Connect with Professor Winkler:

Twitter: @adamwinkler.

Website: https://law.ucla.edu/news-and-events/in-the-news/2018/02/we-the-corporations-by-adam-winkler/

Blunt Force Truth fans:

Don't forget to leave us a voicemail for your chance to have your voice heard on a future show. https://bluntforcetruth.com/voicemail/

Also, check out the store on our website to get your own Blunt Force Truth gear. https://store.bluntforcetruth.com/

For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: Make Micro-Aggressions Great Again, Facebook Hospital Data, California Signs, Lefty Google and Jim Carrey Sucks at Painting.

For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: Make Micro-Aggressions Great Again, Facebook Hospital Data, California Signs, Lefty Google and Jim Carrey Sucks at Painting.