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Leslie welcomes Kevin Johnsen, Chair of the United Steelworkers’ Rubber and Plastics Industry Conference, to discuss the growing threat facing America’s domestic tire industry—and what the USW believes Washington must do before even more plants and good-paying jobs disappear.

Domestic tire production has fallen sharply over the past two decades as imports have surged into the U.S. market, while recent plant closure announcements alone threaten thousands of jobs, including thousands held by USW members. Kevin explains what those losses mean for workers, their families, and the communities that depend on these plants.

Leslie and Kevin also look at the Steelworkers’ long history of fighting unfair trade practices, including successful cases involving tire imports from China and other countries, and why the union believes the current crisis requires a broader response.

At the center of that fight is the USW’s call for a Section 201 safeguard investigation into tire imports. Kevin breaks down what that process would involve, how it differs from traditional anti-dumping and countervailing duty cases, and how measures such as tariffs or import controls could help give American tire producers and workers a fair chance to compete.

The conversation also explores why maintaining a strong domestic tire industry is about more than jobs. Tires are essential to transportation, agriculture, construction, mining, forestry, and other critical industries, making domestic production an important part of America’s economic and industrial security.

Kevin says the industry has reached an inflection point—and the USW is urging Americans to act now by calling on U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to launch the investigation. Listeners can learn more and sign the union’s petition at usw.to/save-tires.

Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social.

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Your Gut Wants More Than a Quick Fix | Fermented Foods Explained

Curious about gut health but don’t know where to start? From kimchi and tempeh to yogurt and kombucha, fermented foods can open the door to a whole new way of thinking about what you eat.

On today’s No Show Show, Karel meets Ping—an oncologist, caregiver, mother and inventor of the Ferment Pro—to explore gut health, fermented foods and how beginners can get started.

What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? Why are people rediscovering traditional fermentation? And how can you make room for these foods in your everyday routine without getting overwhelmed?

We discuss:

- The connection between gut health and overall wellbeing.

- Prebiotics, probiotics and the foods that contain them.

- Traditional fermented foods, including kimchi, tempeh, yogurt and kombucha.

- Ping’s inspiration for the Ferment Pro and her approach to home fermentation.

Recipes and demonstrations are coming in future episodes. Today, we’re starting with the fundamentals—and the questions worth asking.

What fermented food do you love—or want to try? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe for the upcoming demonstrations.

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Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer and commentator based in Las Vegas, joined by his little service dog, Ember.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_kTCQ9tuog

🚨 When Doctors Can't Help Patients: The Moral Injury Crisis 🚨

This week on Code WACK!, HEAL California's podcast on healthcare justice, we're examining moral injury in medicine and what happens when physicians are prevented from giving patients the care they know they need.

🎙️ Guest: Diljeet K. Singh, MD, DrPH, President of Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP)

Dr. Singh is a practicing gynecologic oncologist and principal investigator of PNHP's report, Moral Injury in Medicine: The Human Costs of Practicing in a Profit-Driven System.

The report surveyed more than 1,200 physicians and found that 68% experienced moderate or severe distress over being unable to provide the best possible care. More than one in four reported leaving a position because of moral distress.

🩺 In this episode, we cover:

✅ The difference between physician burnout and moral injury

✅ Why doctors can love their jobs while experiencing serious moral distress

✅ How insurance barriers and medical costs interfere with patient care

✅ What PNHP's research reveals about the pressures facing American physicians

✅ Why Dr. Singh believes a universal, single-payer healthcare system could help address the underlying causes

Dr. Singh also describes a patient with cancer whose $350 CT scan copay complicated a critical treatment decision. It's a powerful example of how financial barriers can affect medical care and the physicians trying to provide it.

💛 Support our work: https://heal-ca.org/donate

📄 Read PNHP's report: https://pnhp.org/understanding-moral-injury-in-health-care/

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My Insurance Copay Costs MORE Than Paying Cash. How Is This Healthcare?

What’s the point of health insurance if your copay costs more than paying cash?

On today’s No Show Show, Karel shares the medical bill surprise that hits at the heart of America’s healthcare crisis. Then his sister calls during the show in tears: she says she’s lost her Medicaid coverage in Arizona, can’t get an explanation and fears what happens next.

Why is healthcare on every election ballot, yet affordable care remains out of reach for so many?

Karel makes the case for universal healthcare through a government-run, single-payer system—and asks why Americans keep accepting a system that ties access to care to jobs, income and insurance company decisions.

The struggle reaches the entertainment industry, too. We discuss Cheyenne Jackson’s effort to help actors find work so they can keep their health insurance, plus Vince Gill’s comments about making a living in music as streaming platforms generate enormous wealth.

Medical costs. Medicaid cuts. Artists fighting to stay insured. These are personal stories behind a political debate that never seems to end.

Have you ever paid less for healthcare without using your insurance—or unexpectedly lost coverage? Share your experience in the comments.

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Listen to The Karel Cast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker and other major podcast platforms. Follow Karel on TikTok and Instagram. LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Pacific.

Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer and commentator based in Las Vegas, joined by his little service dog, Ember.

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https://youtube.com/live/C_zZMZ5YHiU

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