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Georgia Health Report: At the heart of government shutdown, health insurance costs affecting millions of Georgians

Coming up on the Georgia Health Report, the federal government shutdown is in its third week, with no end in sight. The main sticking point between Democrats and Republicans—deciding whether to extend enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, which can make health insurance more affordable. Host Emma Auer is joined by Renuka Rayasam, a reporter based in Atlanta for KFF Health News.

Emma Auer is an award-winning reporter who joined WUGA as a full-time producer in 2024. She is also a graduate student in UGA's Romance Languages Department, studying French and Spanish. She covers the breadth of Northeast Georgia stories, from Athens City Hall to Winterville farmers' markets. Emma's work has also been heard on Georgia Public Broadcasting.