Richard Helppie's Common Bridge
The problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way we’re approaching them today, because of partisan politics. Richard Helppie, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist seeks to find a place in the middle where common sense discussions can bridge the current great divide.
Episodes
289 episodes
Episode 285- Healing the Divide: After Charlie Kirk
The assassination of Charlie Kirk has shaken our nation to its core, prompting a raw, emotional response from Rich Helppie in this urgent episode of The Common Bridge. Beyond expressing profound grief for Kirk's family and friends, Helppie grie...
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Season 6
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Episode 285
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15:26
Episode 284- The Healthcare System Is Broken, But We Can Fix It. With Dr. Jeff Goldsmith
What happens when healthcare experts become patients themselves? Dr. Jeff Goldsmith shares his transformative experience of undergoing five major surgeries in 29 months, revealing how it fundamentally altered his perspective after nearly five d...
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Season 6
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Episode 284
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30:17
Episode 283- Unraveling America's Pharmaceutical Cost Crisis: A Deep Dive with host Nathan Kaufman and Richard Helppie. Pt. 3
Drug pricing in America is a shell game where patients always lose. Healthcare Bridge host Nathan Kaufman and his guest Richard Helppie pull back the curtain on why Americans pay drastically more for the same medications than patients anywhere ...
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Season 6
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Episode 283
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15:28
Episode 282- Show Me The Money- A Closer Look at NIL. With Greg Dooley
The college sports landscape is undergoing a revolution that few fans truly understand. In this eye-opening conversation, University of Michigan lecturer Greg Dooley breaks down the complex world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation ...
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Season 6
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Episode 282
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43:25
Episode 281- Medicare Disadvantage: Nate Kaufman and Rich Helppie Pt. 2
Are you getting what you pay for with your Medicare plan? This eye-opening conversation between healthcare insiders Nathan Kaufman and Rich Helppie pulls back the curtain on what they provocatively call "Medicare Disadvantage" plans.Whe...
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Season 6
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Episode 281
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12:02
Episode 280- Laughing Through the Gaslight: Unspinning the News- With Jenna McCarthy
Ever wondered how a successful women's magazine writer and humor columnist became one of Substack's most incisive media critics? Jenna McCarthy never planned to write about "government corruption, health policy, and politics" - she was perfectl...
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Season 6
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Episode 280
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37:19
Episode 279- The Problem with Employer-Sponsored Healthcare. Nate Kaufman's conversation with Rich Helppie.
The fundamental flaw in American healthcare might be hiding in your benefits package. In this compelling conversation, host Nathan Kaufman and Common Bridge's Rich Helppie challenge the very foundation of how most Americans receive health cover...
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Season 6
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Episode 279
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10:04
Episode 278- The Crisis of Healthcare Economics: A Conversation between Nate Kaufman and Brandon Edwards
When did healthcare marketing become so disconnected from the people it needs to reach? Brandon Edwards, founder of Unlock Health and a 30-year veteran in healthcare marketing, joins us for a provocative conversation about why traditional appro...
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Season 6
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Episode 278
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34:44
Episode 277- What's Really in the Big Beautiful Bill for Medicaid? With Rich Helppie
The American healthcare payment system isn't just broken—it's a non-system that systematically fails providers and patients while generating enormous profits for middlemen. The Healthcare Bridge host Nathan Kaufman and his guest Rich Helppie cu...
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Season 6
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Episode 277
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18:43
Episode 276- Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate Series: Garlin Gilchrist II
Garlin Gilchrist II, Michigan's Lieutenant Governor and gubernatorial candidate, shares how his unique background as a software engineer and tech entrepreneur shapes his vision for the state's future. This fascinating conversation reveals how e...
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Season 6
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Episode 276
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38:06
Episode 275- Who Guards the Guardians? Inside Healthcare Governance with Jamie Orlikoff
What happens when you put one of America's leading healthcare governance experts in conversation with a veteran industry insider? You get a rare, unfiltered look behind the curtain of hospital boardrooms where life-and-death decisions get made ...
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Season 6
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Episode 275
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26:50
Episode 274- Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate Series: Mike Duggan
When half the streetlights in Detroit were dark and the city led America in homicide, poverty, and unemployment, Mike Duggan stepped up to lead its transformation. Now, after 12 years of progress as Detroit's mayor, he's taking aim at Michigan'...
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Season 6
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Episode 274
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24:43
Richard Helppie on WJR Radio- A Deep Dive on Education and Healthcare
Get ready for two power-packed days of essential conversations when I take over hosting duties at WJR, the Great Voice of the Great Lakes! Mark your calendars for June 23rd and 24th, from 2-4pm Eastern Time, as we spotlight the critical issues ...
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Episode 273- Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate Series: Chris Swanson
What does Michigan need in its next governor? Sheriff Chris Swanson believes it's someone who can protect, serve, and unify.The Genesee County Sheriff joins The Common Bridge to outline his vision as a Democratic candidate for Michigan'...
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Season 6
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Episode 273
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44:03
Column: Los Angeles: Too Soon to Call it a Civil War?
America stands at a crossroads as Marines deploy on the streets of Los Angeles. This gripping analysis examines whether we're witnessing the early stages of a modern civil war or something else entirely. The evidence is sobering: combat-trained...
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Episode 272- Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate Series: Mike Cox
What happens when a state that was once the crown jewel of American prosperity finds itself near the bottom in employment, education, and population growth? Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox believes it's time for a dramatic course corr...
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Season 6
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Episode 272
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39:12
Episode 271- United Healthcare Under Investigation: Expert Insights with Nathan Kaufman
The $84 billion question haunting American healthcare takes center stage as Nathan Kaufman returns to unpack the bombshell criminal investigation into UnitedHealthcare's alleged Medicare fraud. Drawing from his 48 years of healthcare expertise,...
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Season 6
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Episode 271
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19:37
Episode 270- A Tale of Two Tariffs. A Conversation with Bill Michels.
The global economy stands at a crossroads as tariffs reshape international trade, and few understand these seismic shifts better than Bill Michels, returning to The Common Bridge with crucial insights on what's happening at our ports, in manufa...
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Season 6
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Episode 270
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31:58
Episode 269- Ukraine's War of Survival: Exploring a Nation's Fight for Existence. With Dr. Jesse Kaufman
Professor Jesse Kaufman returns to The Common Bridge to deliver a sobering assessment of the Ukraine-Russia war three years after the invasion began. What started as a discussion about territorial disputes has revealed itself as something far m...
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Season 6
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Episode 269
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36:12
Episode 268- Affirmation Not Necessary. With Larry Shell
A refreshing voice cuts through the noise of gender politics as Larry Shell, a self-described "TERG" (Trans-Exclusionary Radical Gay), shares his journey from recognizing his homosexuality in sixth grade to finding his authentic voice in today'...
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Season 6
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Episode 268
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47:35
Episode 267- Mailbag Musings: Listener Questions Tackled Head-On. With Rich Helppie.
Fierce nonpartisanship meets listener curiosity in this mailbag episode where Richard Helppie tackles tough questions spanning economics, social policy, and political comparisons with refreshing candor.When a listener asks whether recen...
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Season 6
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Episode 267
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24:53
Episode 266- Vaccines, Public Trust, and What We Got Wrong About COVID. With Dr. James Baker, M.D.
Dr. James Baker delivers a masterclass in scientific clarity as he breaks down what we truly know about COVID-19, vaccines, and our healthcare system's deepest challenges. With decades of experience as a physician, immunologist, and vaccine res...
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Season 6
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Episode 266
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47:26
Episode 265- A Path to Manhood- Encouragement and Advice for Young men. with Paul Cumbo
Author and educator Paul Cumbo joins us to shed light on the contemporary challenges faced by young men in a rapidly evolving world. He offers a treasure trove of encouragement and practical advice drawn from his two decades of experience. Our ...
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Season 6
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Episode 265
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48:56
Episode 264- Policy, Economy, and the Tech Transformation: A Deep Dive with Kerry Killinger
Ready to challenge your perspectives on government efficiency and economic resilience? Join us for a compelling conversation with Kerry Killinger, co-author of "Nothing is Too Big to Fail," as we question the true impact of federal workforce re...
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Season 6
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Episode 264
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49:09