Wonks at Work
Wonks at Work aims to demystify, boil down and un-wonk (if you will) complex healthcare topics so that you can understand how the system is working — or not working — for you.
The podcast is hosted by Craig Wilson, self-declared wonk and ACHI’s health policy director.
A special thanks to the Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art, which is part of the Central Arkansas Library System, for allowing us to use their studio to record our podcast.
We will release new episodes twice a month. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Episodes
Under Pressure: The Affordable Care Act and a Voting Nation
In this episode, host Craig Wilson spotlights two big recent events – the election of a new president and another Affordable Care Act challenge before the Supreme Court. He predicts three big things that might happen under Joe Biden’s administration in the healthcare space and boils down the two hours of oral arguments before the Supreme Court. November 24, 2020.
The Public Health Powers That Be: Kevin Ryan
In this episode, we talk about the power of states to respond to public health emergencies. Why does authority over public health lie with states rather than the federal government? What is the status of the lawsuit against the Arkansas governor and secretary of health that challenges the validity of public health directives? Kevin Ryan, fellow attorney and associate professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Public Health, joins host Craig Wilson to help un-wonk and answer these important questions. November 10, 2020.
Getting Back on the Right Track: Dr. Joe Thompson on COVID-19
On this inaugural episode of Wonks at Work, host Craig Wilson sits down with ACHI boss Dr. Joe Thompson to talk about COVID-19’s impact on our state, ACHI’s efforts during a public health emergency, and how he manages to find balance amid the chaos of a pandemic. October 27, 2020.
Introducing the Wonks at Work podcast: Host and self-declared wonk Craig Wilson introduces the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement’s Wonks at Work podcast. This series is dedicated to demystifying health care for decision makers across Arkansas, as well as the average citizen. The first episode debuts Oct. 27. October 8, 2020.