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Examining the Expansion of Medicaid

Although the Supreme Court upheld most of the Affordable Care Act, it said states could choose whether to expand Medicaid. Supporters say doing so helps low income Americans gain coverage and boosts the economy. Critics warn it’s government overreach and is simply unaffordable. We’ll get New Hampshire’s take on this debate.

 Guests

  • Charlie Arlinghaus - president of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy
  • Deb Fournier - policy analyst with the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
  • Peggy Gilmour - Democratic senator from Hollis and member of the Health, Education & Human Services Committee
  • William O’Brien - Republican representative from Mont Vernon and sponsor of a bill that would prohibit the state from expanding Medicaid under the federal health care law.
Laura is well known in New Hampshire for her in-depth coverage of important issues and is widely regarded for her interviews with presidential hopefuls. Laura is a graduate of Keene High School in New Hampshire. Prior to hosting The Exchange, Laura worked in public radio in Washington, D.C. as a local reporter and announcer for WAMU and as a newscaster for NPR. Before her radio career, she was a researcher for USA Today's "Money" section, and a research assistant at the Institute for International Economics. Laura occasionally guest hosts national programs such as The Diane Rehm Show and Here and Now. In 2007 Laura was named New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.
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