Lisa Carole Cude
Lisa Carole Cude
The OxyCartel
The OxyCartel
The OxyCartel
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Join Lisa Carole Cude as she talks with Ed Bisch about his battle against Purdue Pharma after losing his son to OxyContin. A powerful story of grief turned to activism.
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Lisa Carole Cude
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Get the buttons here!The OxyCartel: A Father's Fight Against Purdue Pharma
Episode Overview
- Ed Bisch's personal story of losing his son to OxyContin.
- The founding of Relatives Against Purdue Pharma (RAPP).
- Purdue Pharma's deceptive marketing practices.
- The connection between OxyContin abuse and the fentanyl crisis.
- The ongoing fight for justice and accountability against Purdue Pharma.
The first time I heard the word OxyContin was when my son was laying in his bed, dead from it
In this gripping episode of 'Fatal Facts of Fentanyl', host Lisa Carole Cude welcomes Ed Bisch, a father who has turned his grief into activism after losing his son, Eddie, to an OxyContin overdose in 2001. The conversation centres around the devastating impact of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family's role in the opioid crisis.
Ed recounts his journey from a grieving father to a prominent activist, sharing how he founded the group Relatives Against Purdue Pharma (RAPP) and began raising awareness about the dangers of OxyContin and the deceptive practices of its manufacturers. The episode is filled with poignant moments, including Ed's first encounter with the term 'OxyContin' upon finding his son dead and his subsequent mission to warn others.
Ed's insights reveal the deep-seated corruption and greed that fuelled the opioid epidemic, highlighting how Purdue Pharma manipulated information and silenced critics to protect their profits. He also discusses the ongoing battle for justice and accountability, including the controversial bankruptcy proceedings that may shield the Sacklers from full responsibility. This episode is a powerful reminder of the human cost of corporate greed and the importance of continued advocacy and education in combating the opioid crisis.
Tune in to hear Ed's heartfelt story and gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing fight against opioid addiction.