WELCOME TO 2026. WE’RE NOT OKAY.
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WELCOME TO 2026. WE’RE NOT OKAY.
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About this listen
Welcome to 2026 — and no, we are not easing into it gently.
In this episode of The A Collective, we unpack the immediate fallout of ACA subsidy cuts, skyrocketing healthcare costs, and what it means when insurance decisions start overriding medical reality. From cancer treatment denials and Medicare absurdities to daycare funding cuts and the economic fantasy of “just stay home and have kids,” this conversation exposes how policy cruelty shows up in real life.
We also break down:
The weaponization of religion and propaganda
Why independent media (hello, Substack) is becoming essential
How misinformation spreads through influencers, podcasters, and paid narratives
What happens when leadership health becomes a national security concern
And why America feels less like a global leader and more like a cautionary tale
It’s funny, furious, deeply human — and exactly the energy this year deserves.
Buckle up. Buttercups.
To hear more, visit theacollectivepod.substack.com