Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
NY Times Bestselling Author Gerald Posner on his Explosive Book "Pharma"
NY Times Bestselling Author Gerald Posner on his Explosive Book "Pharma"
NY Times Bestselling Author Gerald Posner on his Explosive Book "Pharma"
Thursday 12th March 2020
Gerald Posner exposes decades of corruption and greed in the pharmaceutical industry on 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return'.
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Get the buttons here!Gerald Posner Exposes the Pharmaceutical Industry's Dark Side
The drug industry... you go back and you find out they were peddling cocaine and heroin kits through Sears And Roebuck catalog, as I write About Years Earlier.
Ever wondered what's really going on behind the scenes in the pharmaceutical industry? In this gripping episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', host Joanie Sigal sits down with Gerald Posner, an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, to discuss his eye-opening book 'Pharma'. Posner pulls back the curtain on decades of corruption, incompetence, and greed that have plagued this trillion-dollar-a-year industry.
From the shocking role of the Sackler family in the opioid crisis to the jaw-dropping revelation that cocaine and heroin kits were once sold through Sears catalogs, Posner's investigation is both thorough and alarming. He doesn't just highlight the villains; he also brings to light the unsung heroes who have fought against these unethical practices. Sigal and Posner dive into how pharmaceutical companies have influenced medical practices and advertising, often prioritizing profit over patient well-being.
The conversation is both informative and unsettling, making it clear that consumer awareness is crucial in driving change. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the inner workings of the pharmaceutical industry and the impact it has on our lives. Posner's insights combined with Sigal's engaging interviewing style make for a compelling and thought-provoking experience.