In this special episode, I’m joined by my sister-in-law, Morgan, to share the story of my nephew Jaxon—a joyful, thriving four-year-old who wouldn’t be here without Medicaid. At just one year old, Jaxon was diagnosed with a rare and serious condition that required intensive brain surgery and long-term therapy. The care he needed wasn’t optional, and it wasn’t affordable even with private insurance. Without Medicaid, he wouldn’t have survived. This episode is about what happens when policy gets personal, why the fight to protect programs like Medicaid is one we can’t afford to lose, and how it is a lifeline in rough seats for moms like Morgan, who hope to someday graduate from it, and go back to work full time. 

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