Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Barry Meiers Expose - Pain Killer
Barry Meiers Expose - Pain Killer
Barry Meiers Expose - Pain Killer
Friday 27th September 2024
Pulitzer Prize-winner Barry Meier reveals the dark secrets behind Purdue Pharma and the opioid epidemic in this compelling episode.
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Get the buttons here!Unmasking the Opioid Crisis: Barry Meier's Investigative Journey
Episode Overview
- Barry Meier exposes Purdue Pharma's role in the opioid crisis.
- The Sackler family's deceptive marketing practices for OxyContin.
- Meier's journey from investigating Dow Chemical to tackling Big Pharma.
- The impact of 'Pain Killer' book and its Netflix adaptation.
- Importance of public awareness and action against corporate greed.
I was always motivated and stirred by injustices.
In this gripping episode of The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Barry Meier takes us on a deep dive into the dark underbelly of the opioid crisis. With his investigative prowess, Meier uncovers the chilling story behind Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, the masterminds behind OxyContin. He shares his journey from uncovering corporate malfeasance at Dow Chemical to becoming a key figure in exposing the deceitful practices that fueled America's opioid epidemic.
His book, 'Pain Killer: An Empire Of Deceit And The Origin Of America’s Opioid Epidemic', serves as the backbone of this conversation, offering a harrowing look at how a 'wonder drug' turned into a national nightmare. Meier's tales of courage and persistence in the face of powerful adversaries are both inspiring and eye-opening.
The episode also touches on the Netflix adaptation of his book, providing listeners with an engaging and informative narrative that underscores the importance of awareness and action against such corporate greed. If you're looking for an episode that combines hard-hitting journalism with a call to action, this one's for you. Tune in to hear about the battles fought and the lives impacted by one of the most devastating drug crises in modern history.