Inside The Ambulance: Saving Lives While Overworked And Underpaid

February 28, 2026

Despite what Hollywood shows us, the daily life of a paramedic rarely includes life or death emergencies. In reality, resources are thin, burnout runs high, and medics often face issues that would be better handled by social workers and lawyers. This week, Joanna Sokol details her experience on the job and why the field is desperate for better worker rights.

Guest Information:

Joanna Sokol, author, A Real Emergency

Despite what’s shown on television, the high demand isn’t often created by life-or-death emergencies. Instead, Sokol says a majority of her time was spent helping people with minor medical problems.