Host Anton Gunn leads a reflection on health equity successes from a tough 2025, with Jerry Jones (RWJF), Angela Hanks (Century Foundation), and Becky Payne (Rippel Foundation). They discuss how organizations can stay hopeful, motivated, and innovative as they continue to fight for equity in 2026. They also share insights from their personal journeys, advice for up-and-coming health equity leaders, and what’s giving them hope as the new year begins.

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On this episode of The Intersection podcast, host Anton Gunn talks to Aija Nemer-Aanerud (People’s Action Institute) and Lindsey Muniak (Debt Collective)––two changemakers helping people access the healthcare they need without falling into debt. They discuss strategies that organizations can use to help those facing debt, protect the safety net, advocate for a more equitable system, and understand the importance of working inside and outside of institutions to find common ground in health equity efforts. 

The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The Foundation does not support lobbying efforts, including any activities or communications referenced during this podcast.

What happens when millions of people currently enrolled in Medicaid risk losing their coverage? Host Anton Gunn is joined by Deanna Williams and Laura Colbert (Georgians for a Healthy Future), Jennifer Flynn Walker (Popular Democracy), and Stan Dorn (UnidosUS) to explore strategies for navigating the Medicaid enrollment crisis.

They discuss approaches to prevent coverage gaps, barriers facing people with disabilities, how local organizations can scale efforts statewide, and harnessing the power of communications and storytelling.

The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The Foundation does not support lobbying efforts, including any activities or communications referenced during this podcast.