Episode 785 • • 50:53 - 54:43
785: Hispandering
CDC OxyContin Guidelines, Pharmaceutical Lobbying, Wall Street Scams
Corruption within the medical industry is highlighted through the CDC's attempt to change guidelines for OxyContin. Four pharmaceutical-funded groups in Washington have filed lawsuits to block these changes. Additionally, the hosts discuss how media reports often protect large pharmaceutical companies by focusing on smaller "scroungers" or minor Wall Street scammers to appear tough on crime.