Dangerous conditions, long wait times for treatment, and reckless spending are among the several problems that plague the Department of Veterans Affairs and its medical centers. We'll look at why these issues are occurring, how they are affecting veterans, and the possible solutions, such as privatization of the VA.
Guests:
- Lisa Rein, federal reporter, The Washington Post
- Paul Rieckhoff, founder and CEO, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
- Suzanne Gordon, author, “The Battle for Veterans' Healthcare: Dispatches from the Frontlines of Policy Making and Patient Care”