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Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., talks about the future of the ACA as subsidies expire

By Leila Fadel

Published January 1, 2026 at 6:02 AM CST

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Now that the Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired, NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont about the future of the ACA.

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Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.