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GOP Senator Had His Patients ARRESTED Over Medical Bills

Sep 12, 2026 · 24m

Summary

This episode profiles Kansas Senator Roger Marshall, highlighting his controversial history as a physician who sued hundreds of patients and advocated for debtors prison for unpaid medical bills. The host critiques Marshall’s current political stance, noting his support for policies that harm rural Kansas, such as Medicaid cuts, tariffs, and the Iran conflict, while he resides in Florida. The segment also addresses Marshall’s anti-vaccine rhetoric and election denial, contrasting his views with his opponent, Pastor Adam Hamilton.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: OxyClean stain remover Sponsor: Indeed jobs Intro: Series on crazy Republican candidates Introducing Dr. Roger Marshall and the NYT report Marshall's history of suing patients and debtors prison Case study: Grandparents arrested over medical debt More cases: Postpartum and C-section debt arrests Marshall's wealth and move to Florida Marshall's views on healthcare and the poor Analysis of Marshall's campaign ad claims Impact of rural healthcare cuts on Kansas hospitals Sponsors: Dancing with the Stars and KFC Marshall's support for RFK and vaccine skepticism Marshall's call to jail Dr. Fauci Support for Iran war despite economic costs Contradictory views on Iran missile capabilities Support for tariffs harming Kansas agriculture Marshall's sycophancy toward Donald Trump Election denial and abortion stance summary Outro and Shell Fuel Rewards sponsor
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