From The Daily Iowan newsroom to the Hill, The Cloakroom breaks down national politics from Iowa. In this episode, Daily Iowan politics reporter Julia Shanahan tells how Iowans such as Jesse Lutgen, a Type 1 diabetic who died after rationing his insulin, are struggling to afford their prescriptions. Lawmakers in Congress are looking to address rising prices, but Iowans in Washington say it’s a long uphill road.
The Cloakroom: As insulin prices skyrocket, families shoulder the consequences
April 9, 2019