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Episode 77: The Rundown - End of Year 2024 Dec 13, 2024

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In this special end-of-2024 edition of the Rundown, Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on what insurance companies and big corporate lobbyists are up to at the Capitol, as well as excellent reporting on patient safety and the insurance crisis in our state. Check out our YouTube video for links shared in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oTi44fKE0o

Episode 76: The Summer 2024 Rundown Sep 04, 2024

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In the Summer 2024 edition of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on skyrocketing homeowners and auto insurance rates, trucking dangers, and the investigation into utility failures following Hurricane Beryl. Check out our Youtube videos for links shared in this episode: https://youtu.be/Xb861SpHKDs?si=0B_h-MMcWmIePcCz

Episode 75: In Conversation: Insurance Rates with Doug Heller & Michael DeLong Jun 03, 2024

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In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell sits down with Doug Heller and Michael DeLong, two leading experts from the Consumer Federation of America, to discuss the insurance crisis hurting so many homeowners and drivers. We explore how insurance companies have hiked rates while reducing coverage and policy solutions at the national and state level. Check out our YouTube video for links shared in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcX-rEsBktA

Episode 74: The Rundown - Spring 2024 Apr 03, 2024

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In the Spring 2024 edition of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on the historic Panhandle wildfires, insurance claim information, the EPA’s recent ban on asbestos, as well as patient safety resources and coverage. Check out our Youtube video for links shared in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4ufmD2lMWA&t=3s

Episode 73: In Conversation: Last Rights with Professor Jeffrey Simon Feb 01, 2024

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In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell sits down with Professor Jeffrey Simon, author of the new book "Last Rights: The Fight to Save the 7th Amendment," to discuss the threats to your constitutional right to trial by jury.

Episode 72: The Rundown - End of Year 2023 Dec 08, 2023

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In this end-of-year edition of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on happening with insurance companies, the coalition opposing forced arbitration, a new patient safety video from the Texas Watch Foundation that could save your life, and Professor Jeffrey B. Simon's excellent new book on the fight to save the 7th Amendment. Check out our YouTube video for links shared in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha5Dggfdwew

Episode 71: The Summer 2023 Rundown Aug 10, 2023

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In this summer edition of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on new patient safety laws that will help protect you and your family, our latest podcast, excellent reporting on a great public servant, and what we're doing to fight forced arbitration. Check out our YouTube video for links shared in this episode: https://youtu.be/cyR9nD_libw

Episode 70: Patient Safety Wins Jul 18, 2023

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In today's episode of "Texas Tells," McKenna Carboy dives into the important patient safety bills passed in this legislative session and how they may help you and your family. She speaks with experts and activists about these vital patient safety bills to better understand the scope of these new laws. Check out our Youtube video for links shared in this episode:https://youtu.be/9enPgDUfo_M

Episode 69: The 88th Legislature: Sine Die Jun 06, 2023

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In this episode of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on our work during the 88th Legislative Session, and how you helped us make a big impact for patients, policyholders, and the public. Check out our YouTube video for links shared in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIn-N3Ktfoc

Episode 68: The April 2023 Rundown May 09, 2023

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In this month's episode of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on what is happening at the Texas Capitol, good bills that will improve safety, and bad bills that may restrict your rights or threaten your family. Check out our YouTube video for links shared in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89AwwAD1mK0

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