Code Wack - Inside California’s Push for Guaranteed Healthcare

This time on Code WACK! As healthcare costs skyrocket and Americans face new coverage threats, California advocates are pushing for something bigger than simple fixes around the edges. We’re joined by longtime healthcare organizer Michael Lighty, who breaks down the fight for single payer, what’s at stake in 2026, and why unity may be the key to winning guaranteed healthcare for all. Michael is the president of Healthy California Now and has organized, advocated and developed policy for single payer Medicare for All nationally and in California for more than 30 years. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Michael Lighty. Check out the Transcripthttps://heal-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Transcript-Lighty-01_05_2026.pdfand Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.