How to Make Caring for Families More Affordable

How to Make Caring for Families More Affordable

From An Honorable Profession by The NewDEAL

March 12, 2026 · 17 min · Season 316

About this episode

This episode discusses the NewDEAL Forum's initiative to make caring for families more affordable, featuring insights from the task force co-chairs.

This week's special episode features NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaking with the co-chairs of the NewDEAL Forum Caring for Families Task Force -- a new initiative to address the cost and accessibility of what Americans need to take care of themselves and their loved ones. It's led by DE Lt. Governor Kyle Gay, MN Senate Assistant Majority Leader Grant Hauschild, WY Vice-Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners Natalia Macker, and IA State Representative Dr. Megan Srinivas. The co-chairs talk about their approach to advancing pragmatic solutions and what they are hearing from their constituents about cost of living challenges. Hear about their tangible proposals to implement the Great Start Affordability Program, improve child care affordability, advocate for rural healthcare solutions, and promote reproductive and mental health. Tune in to learn more about the task force and follow their work on our website here .

People in this episode

Host: Debbie Cox Bultan

Guests: Kyle Gay, Grant Hauschild, Natalia Macker, Megan Srinivas

Topics covered

  • affordability
  • child care
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • reproductive health

Keywords

  • NewDEAL Forum
  • Caring for Families Task Force
  • Great Start Affordability Program

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Places: MN, WY, IA

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