# Who Pays the Price? From Isolation to Accountability to Leadership | Laurie Madigan, Don Brown & Michael Maxsenti

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Podcast: [Steel News with Ann Vandersteel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/steel-news-with-ann-vandersteel-6480125)
Published: 2026-05-02T15:55:02+00:00
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## Resource

FEATURING: 1. Laurie Madigan: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/813/946/088/prevent-nursing-home-isolation/ 2. Don Brown: https://www.facebook.com/donbrownfornc/ 3. Michael Maxsenti: https://maxsentiforcongress.com/ SHOW DESCRIPTION Today on Steel News with Ann Vandersteel: We expose the human cost of COVID isolation policies that left Americans to suffer and die alone, and the bipartisan effort now underway to ensure it never happens again. Then, we break down a major Supreme Court tariff ruling that could trigger billions in refunds, raising a critical question: who actually gets the money back? Finally, we turn to the future of leadership in America, with a congressional candidate fighting to bring accountability, affordability, and common sense back to Washington. Three segments. One question: Who pays the price when government fails the people? This is Steel News where truth survives pressure. Follow: ANN VANDERSTEEL https://AnnVandersteel.com

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