Even if you’re fortunate enough to not have a family affected by the opioid crisis, you’re aware of the toll it’s taken on the United States.

Investigative journalist Sam Quinones joins the show to talk about his book The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth.

During this conversation we cover personal stories like the doctor who was bullied by pharmaceutical reps that ended up losing his license and becoming an addict himself.

But it’s not all dark.

Stick around to the end because Sam gives us one of the easiest solutions to the problem.

Learn more at samquinones.com  

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