The Rodriguez Report

The Rodriguez Report Episode 5: Protecting Medicaid

Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez dives into the state of health care in Wisconsin — what’s broken, what’s being blocked, and what’s at stake for families, workers, and rural communities.
With her background as a nurse and public health professional, she talks about how political decisions — in both Washington and Madison — are hitting home. From closed rural clinics to neighbors struggling to afford prescriptions, and federal budget threats to the state’s refusal to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage, this episode connects the dots and lays out a path forward for real change.
Topics covered:
Why over 283,000 Wisconsinites still lack coverage
How rejecting Medicaid expansion is costing Wisconsin billions
The impact of federal budget decisions on local hospitals and clinics
Rural health solutions and the fight to keep care close to home
What you can do to help bring change

The Rodriguez Report Episode 4: Dobbs Anniversary

On the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez takes a clear-eyed look at how reproductive healthcare has changed — nationally and right here in Wisconsin. From the Trump administration’s playbook for a nationwide abortion ban to Wisconsin Republicans’ attempts to get in line, this episode breaks down the consequences for women, families, and communities across the state. Plus: what Governor Evers and Lt. Gov. Rodriguez are doing to fight back, and how you can help protect reproductive freedom in Wisconsin.

The Rodriguez Report Episode 3: Kate

Medicaid expansion is good for business. Join us as we talk with Wisconsin small business owner, Kate, about the many ways BadgerCare expansion can help grow Wisconsin's economy. 

The Rodriguez Report Episode 2: Susan

The Rodriguez Report Episode 1: Peggy

The Rodriguez Report Podcast Trailer