# Andy Kim Reveals the Terrifying Family Crisis That Drove Him Into Politics

An episode of [Bulwark Takes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1794450472), 19 Oct 2026, 20 min.

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Sen. Andy Kim joins The Bulwark’s Jonathan Cohn to discuss the terrifying family health crisis that inspired his political career, Republicans’ attacks on healthcare, and his ambitious new proposal to guarantee health insurance for every American from birth through age 26. Could this be the first step toward universal healthcare? Read Jonathan Cohn's newsletter: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/before-medicare-for-all-this-senator-andy-kim-wants-medicaid-for-kids-medikids Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch’s incredibly soft, breathable organic cotton sheets and bedding. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://www.bollandbranch.com/bulwarktakes with code bulwarktakes. Exclusions apply.

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