$800M federal funding to Planned Parenthood annually
The US federal government provides approximately $800 million per year in taxpayer money to Planned Parenthood.
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Something Strange Is Happening To Gen Z - Isabel Brown - #1106
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Jun 4, 2026
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Should US Healthcare Be Socialised?
At 1:25:58 · chapter starts 1:14:45
Chris shares a story from New Orleans about unaffordable care. Isabel explains why she opposes socialized healthcare, citing Canada's 18-month waits and the Charlie Gard case. She defends price transparency reform and pregnancy resource centers over Planned Parenthood. [1] — Isabel Brown "In no other market do you receive a service with no idea of the cost until months later. Hospital administrators and insurance companies se…" 1:24:20
Childbirth costs ~$25,000 without insurance in the US
Giving birth in the US costs approximately $25,000 without insurance, dropping to a few thousand dollars with coverage.
US Healthcare's Hidden Problem: No One Knows the Price Until the Bill Arrives
In no other market do you receive a service with no idea of the cost until months later. Hospital administrators and insurance companies set prices behind closed doors, then present an inflated bill that often drops by two-thirds the moment you ask for an itemized receipt.
Planned Parenthood: ~600 clinics vs 3,000 pregnancy centers
There are approximately 600 Planned Parenthood locations in the US, compared to about 3,000 pregnancy resource centers that provide free prenatal care.
Canada: 18-month wait for hip replacement surgery
In Canada's socialized healthcare system, patients can wait upwards of 18 months for a hip replacement surgery.
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