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Richard Helppie's Common Bridge

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The problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way we’re approaching them today, because of partisan politics. Richard Helppie, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist seeks to find a place in the middle where common sense discussions can bridge the current great divide.

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Recent Guests

Mark Cuban
Entrepreneur and investor known for his ventures in various industries, including healthcare.
Episode: Episode 303- Mark Cuban On PBMs, Rebates, And Rewiring Healthcare Incentives
Chris Bray
Journalist and author of the Substack page 'Tell Me How This Ends'.
Tell Me How This Ends
Episode: Episode 302- Seeing Clearly: Journalism Without Gatekeepers. With Chris Bray
Anthony Colangelo
Professor from Southern Methodist University's law school
Southern Methodist University
Episode: Episode 301- Venezuela: What the Law Says. With Anthony Colangelo
Terence Duncan
Author of Unfiltered Consciousness
Episode: Episode 298- Unfiltered Consciousness: Laughing Through Life’s Absurdities. With author Terence Duncan as well as Greg Jbara
Gregory Jbara
Tony Award-winning actor known for roles in Billy Elliot and Blue Bloods
Episode: Episode 298- Unfiltered Consciousness: Laughing Through Life’s Absurdities. With author Terence Duncan as well as Greg Jbara
Jeff Flaks
CEO of Hartford Healthcare
Hartford Healthcare
Episode: Episode 297- How a System CEO Drives Access and Affordability with Optimism. With Jeff Flaks
Dr. David Miller
Chief Executive Officer of Michigan Medicine and Executive Vice President for Health Care at the University of Michigan
Michigan Medicine
Episode: Episode 296- Inside Michigan Medicine: Access, AI, And A New Era Of Care. With Dr. David Miller, M.D.
Dr. David Harlan
Specialist in diabetes and obesity with extensive experience in healthcare and research
Former Diabetes Branch Chief at the National Institutes of Health
Episode: Episode 295- GLP-1, Obesity, And The Cost Of Change. With Dr. David Harlan
Nate Kaufman
Host of the Healthcare Bridge
Healthcare Bridge
Episode: Episode 293- Subsidies, Shutdowns, And The Healthcare Squeeze. With Nate Kaufman

Hosts

Richard Helppie
Host of discussions centered on political and societal issues in the U.S., aiming to bridge divides through common sense dialogue.
Nate Kaufman
Managing Director of Kaufman's Strategic Advisors, with expertise in healthcare policy and economic challenges.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
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    This episode of this podcast is even more awesome. I’m sharing this podcast with more of my friends who are also listening and everyone is enjoying it. I think I will tell many more

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    5
    merlvolka660
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    Love this news program, straight fact based news. Listen twice a day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Florida Chief!
    United States3 years ago
  • Absolutely LOVE this pod!!

    I love this podcast!! Richard Helppie are funny and informative, and I love hearing their takes on everything. It’s nice to have a podcast that really addresses the truth of what’s going on in politics, but also keeps things as positive and fun as possible. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RachelGreeny!
    United States3 years ago
  • great

    I love this podcast and look forward to it every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AZariesfire!
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent

    A day with out your show is a day with out enlightenment! I look forward everyday to our passion and outlook. I hope you are healing well, take all the time you need. I can toughen it out. It will make your return even better!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JCwired!
    United States3 years ago

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Reviews highlight the engaging style of the host, often describing the content as enlightening and supportive of positive community discourse.
Some feedback praises the unique insights from guests with varied backgrounds, seeing value in perspectives that are often missing from mainstream media.
Listeners express appreciation for the podcast's fact-based news and genuine discussions that tackle complex societal issues.

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Episode 302- Seeing Clearly: Journalism Without Gatekeepers. With Chris Bray
Q: What other things are you looking at these days?
Chris mentions he hopes to further explore the California high-speed rail project as an example of how physical reality often contradicts political discourse.
Episode 302- Seeing Clearly: Journalism Without Gatekeepers. With Chris Bray
Q: What do you think the top three issues are that you're writing about or that need reporting?
Chris identifies an epistemic crisis, increased government spending without corresponding service improvements, and the decline in recipe knowledge among institutions as his main topics of focus.
Episode 296- Inside Michigan Medicine: Access, AI, And A New Era Of Care. With Dr. David Miller, M.D.
Q: How do we get the payment system to reflect the great care delivery?
The ideal payment system should ensure access to effective therapies, lower administrative burdens on healthcare delivery, and enhance the patient-provider relationship.
Episode 296- Inside Michigan Medicine: Access, AI, And A New Era Of Care. With Dr. David Miller, M.D.
Q: What are some of the challenges today in training doctors and how is Michigan Medicine addressing it?
The challenges include keeping up with the rapid pacing of medical information and technology, which requires curriculum reforms to enable future doctors to adapt to technology's growing role in healthcare.
Episode 296- Inside Michigan Medicine: Access, AI, And A New Era Of Care. With Dr. David Miller, M.D.
Q: What are the pressures facing you as the leader of a health delivery system?
The pressures include ensuring access to care, balancing safety and quality, and managing patient experience amidst a complex regulatory and financial environment.

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What is Richard Helppie's Common Bridge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content primarily focuses on pressing issues in politics, healthcare, and education with an emphasis on finding common ground amidst partisan divides. Topics often include discussions on college athletics' financial implications, healthcare system reforms, and the impact of current legislation on communities in Michigan and beyond. The podcast aims to foster rational, fact-based discourse about political and social challenges, bringing guests who share insights from various fields, including politics, healthcare, and community leadership, making it a unique platform for both education and engagement with real-world issues. Listeners can expect an informative blend of serious topics presented with accessibility and a call for bipartisan ... more

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3. Anthony Colangelo
4. Terence Duncan
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