The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has revealed a simmering anger with the American healthcare system in the spotlight. William Brangham discussed more with Wendell Potter. He spent decades working for the health insurance company, Cigna, before leaving and dedicating his career to reform.
I think we all knew we were pissed off, but we didn’t necessarily realize so many other people were too, especially people we don’t like and don’t agree with about anything else. I don’t think it’s simmering, though. I think we’re at a rolling boil.