# From hidden healthcare costs to Social Security, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy sounds the alarm on the biggest issues facing everyday Americans

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Podcast: [Newell Normand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newell-normand-2482167)
Published: 2026-09-29T16:16:53+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1135

## Resource

Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator for Louisiana, joins Newell to discuss how new price transparency laws could save you money at the doctor, what it’s going to take to save Social Security, and why Congress must act to protect workers, students, and patient privacy as AI rapidly expands.

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