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Healthcare Part IV - Private Care in British Columbia
In the final episode of the healthcare series, Tahlia discusses recent changes to the delivery of private healthcare in British Columbia, and speculates about the challenges this may present for the public system.
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Healthcare Part III - Public vs. Private
What is best?
In this episode, Tahlia compares public and private healthcare systems, considering what is more efficient financially, what delivers the best health outcomes for patients, and what delivers the best population health broadly.
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Healthcare Part II - Spending
Who spends the most on healthcare?
In this episode, Tahlia talks about healthcare spending in high income countries, what this means for coverage rates, and whether or not higher spending leads to better healthcare outcomes.
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Healthcare Part I - What is it?
Everything Economics is back! This is the first episode of a multi part series about Healthcare. In this episode, Tahlia introduces what healthcare is, and highlights the key differences between public and private systems, how they are funded, and what it means to have both. There is also a flow chart to guide you through this episode.
EE049 - Broke with Jodie Kirshner
In this episode, Tahlia talks to Jodie Kirnsher, author and NYU affiliate, about her latest book Broke. Broke follows 7 people as they struggle with the repercussions of their home city, Detroit, going broke.
Preview and buy Broke here: https://books.google.ca/books/about/Broke.html?
EE047 - Unionizing Animation in Vancouver with Anise Shaw
In this episode, Tahlia talks to Anise Shaw from the Art Babbit's Appreciation Society about why the animation industry in Vancouver needs a union, and what you can do to get on board.
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EE046 - Should we work 40 hours a week?
Productivity and happiness
This week, Tahlia tries out a new, more conversational format. Xanthea Vandelay of Van x Van joins them to talk about the 40 hour work week, its history, productivity, and if this is the best system for people to live under.
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EE045 - Horses, Hay and Hemp
In this episode, Tahlia talks to Horse Farmers from Oregon, Thomas and Lilli, about their experience with legalized cannabis and its impacts on the hay supply.
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EE044 - Earth Strike Vancouver
Field audio from the Vancouver Climate Strike
In this special episode, Tahlia compiles audio from people marching for climate justice in Vancouver, as part of the international Earth Strike movement.
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EE043 - Opioids Part II
Policy Solutions
In this episode, Tahlia looks at policy and tools a government can use to tackle the opioid epidemic, and treat drug users fairly.
Police report not available (sorry).
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