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Podcast Episodes

Our show about why health care costs so freaking much, and what we can (maybe) do about it.

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November 20, 2025

How to pick health insurance — in the worst year ever

Why it's worth looking beyond the premium and reading the fine print -- even when everything sucks.

November 6, 2025

Some things that didn’t suck in 2025 (really)

In states like Nebraska and Virginia, new laws could help a ton of people.

October 23, 2025

This health economist wants your medical bills

Health economist Vivian Ho identified a strategy for addressing high insurance premiums – one based on a real-life success story.

October 9, 2025

We love this listener’s project — and your response

A med student kicked off a collaborative project to help people avoid medical debt — inspired by the show.

September 18, 2025

Will we be able to afford insurance in 2026?

An Arm and a Leg's senior producer has to sign up for Obamacare. And it turns out, it’s one heck of a year to do that.

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One of the most enraging, terrifying, depressing parts of American life made entertaining, empowering, and useful.

First Aid Kit

Our newsletter about surviving the health care system, financially.

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December 5, 2025

I’m getting (cautiously) AI-curious

It keeps coming up. Here's what we're seeing.

November 26, 2025

We love the notes you send us

This year, we’re thankful for you.

November 20, 2025

Choosing insurance in the worst year ever

New ep, and our guides.

November 13, 2025

Review your drug plan now, and potentially save thousands

And pro tip: loop in your provider.

November 6, 2025

New episode: What DIDN’T suck in 2025

Plus, another pharmacy-counter fix.

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Our most useful tools for surviving the health care system, financially.

Starter Packs

Jumping off points: Our best episodes and our best answers to some big questions.

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How to wipe out your medical bill with charity care

Our guide to an under-the-radar but essential resource for wiping out medical debt.

How do I shop for health insurance?

Picking a health insurance plan can be super confusing. Here's our best advice.

Help! I’m stuck with a gigantic medical bill.

Don't freak out. We've laid out tips to help you manage your medical bills.

The prescription drug playbook

The high cost of prescription meds in the US is a crisis: one in four adults say they’ve skipped taking a prescription in the past year because of cost.

Help! Insurance denied my claim.

Insurance denies lots of claims, and people give up. But the majority of people who appeal win. Here's the best of what we've published so far to help you.

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