About this episode
From the groundbreaking $2,000 out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs for Medicare recipients to Massachusetts lawmakers taking action to regulate pharmacy benefit managers and cap insulin costs, we explore how these initiatives are helping to make healthcare more affordable.We also delve into the legal drama surrounding Rudy Giuliani, who faces accountability for his actions, and celebrate the closure of One Heartland, a summer camp for HIV-positive kids, marking a significant public health victory. Plus, we highlight North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's historic decision to commute death row sentences, reflecting a shift towards a more just and equitable society. Listen to our friends Jennifer and Dan of the Banned Camp podcast at BannedCampPodcast.com Got thoughts, ideas, or more good news to share? We’d love to hear from you! Call or message us at 202-656-6271, or drop us a line at beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com You can find out more about today’s good news stories here: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medicare-2000-prescription-drug-cap-january-1-2025-how-it-works/ https://newrepublic.com/post/189762/judge-rudy-giuliani-witness-list-trial https://stateline.org/2024/12/30/how-states-are-spending-opioid-settlement-cash/ https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/2024/12/30/ma-lawmakers-send-healey-bill-to-cap-some-drug-costs-regulate-pbms/77328652007/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/minnesota-summer-camp-for-hiv-positive-kids-closes-down-because-there-arent-any-more/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/31/north-carolina-governor-commutes-death-row-sentences Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .