Doctor Mike

Heart disease, yeah.

Mm-hmm.

Nice.

And your book.

I think the reason why our channel is successful is because we try and see people who disagree with us, their side of things.

So what's your understanding as to why the Republican leadership is OK with making these cuts?

What is their plan?

In the past, I've said that my content is clinical, not political.

And I realized that's inaccurate.

In order to advocate for my patients, in order to advocate for good quality public health, we need to be political.

The key is to not be partisan.

Currently, the United States is in the midst of a historic government shutdown.

all centered around healthcare spending.

So I invited Senator Chuck Schumer to a conversation where I challenge him on the truth about why the government is shut down, what impact it has on your life, and how your health premiums may skyrocket in the near future.

Please welcome Senator Chuck Schumer to the Checkup Podcast.

Senator, thank you so much for joining me at a time where it seems the entire world wants to hear from you.

Thanks for coming on the Checkup Podcast.

Yeah, so for viewers that might be confused why we're having this conversation on the Checkup podcast, it is because healthcare has become the main reason for why the stalemate exists, why the government shutdown exists.

And I want for us to have a conversation today that is not MSNBC, CNN, just transparent, honest about what's happening because people are frustrated, Senator.

They're confused.