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To the Point

Is Obamacare on the Chopping Block?

Three years into Obamacare, the President's most controversial program is under-performing. Only half the enrollees predicted have signed up so far. Nevertheless, the rate of uninsured adults has dropped by 40% nationwide. So what about promises to kill off Obamacare?

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By Warren Olney • Nov 5, 2015 • 33m Listen

Three years into Obamacare, the President's most controversial program is under-performing. Only half the enrollees predicted have signed up so far. Nevertheless, the rate of uninsured adults has dropped by 40% nationwide. So what about promises to kill off Obamacare? The Red State of Kentucky has been a success story, but this week a Tea-Party Republican won an upset election for Governor after pledging a roll-back. We get a progress report on Obamacare's political future.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Producer, To the Point/Which Way LA?

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    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Manhattan Institute

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