Alex Lawson: Healthcare Cuts, Social Security & Rural America Crisis

We sit down with Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, for a powerful conversation on what’s happening right now in healthcare across Montana and the United States.

From rural hospital closures and Medicaid cuts to Social Security challenges and rising costs, this episode breaks down the real-world impact of federal policy decisions on everyday Americans.

Alex shares insights from traveling across Montana, speaking directly with communities facing these challenges head-on.

We cover:

• The future of Social Security
• Medicaid cuts and rural healthcare access
• Hospital and nursing home closures
• Rising insurance costs
• What this all means for working Americans

A serious, on-the-ground look at healthcare, economics, and the systems millions rely on.