<p>On this episode, Peter Murphy Lewis and Jalene Carpenter are joined by Rep. Mike Flood, Member of the United States Congress, who represents Nebraska’s First Congressional District. A lifelong broadcaster and former Nebraska state legislator, Mike brings a deeply personal and practical lens to public service, shaped by decades of listening to constituents and showing up in local communities.</p><p><br></p><p>Mike reflects on why town halls still matter, how media can bring people together in moments of crisis, and what responsible stewardship looks like when it comes to Medicaid and public spending. From his “Quarantine Tonight” television show during COVID to difficult conversations around health care access, Mike shares why trust, accountability, and human connection remain at the center of leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction.</p><p>03:16 Creative programming can sustain community connection during public crises.</p><p>04:06 Nostalgic entertainment offers comfort for isolated and widowed older adults.</p><p>05:40 Smart travel strategies make constant work-related flying more sustainable.</p><p>07:00 In-person forums remain essential tools for civic accountability today.</p><p>08:39 Targeted Medicaid reforms aim to preserve long-term funding sustainability.</p><p>09:18 Work expectations increase fairness for taxpayers funding public health care.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-flood-72a5a262/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Rep. Mike Flood</a></p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-flood-72a5a262/</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-s-house-of-representatives/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">United States Congress | LinkedIn</a></p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-s-house-of-representatives/</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.house.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">United States House of Representatives | Website</a></p><p>https://www.house.gov/</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://financialservices.house.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">House Financial Services Committee | Website</a></p><p>https://financialservices.house.gov/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening to “People Worth Caring About.” If you found value in this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star rating to help others discover these important stories.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information and to connect with our guests, visit PeopleWorthCaringAbout.com.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#HealthcareLeadership #SkilledTrades #PeopleWorthCaringAbout</p>