Rob Ferrett and Gene Purcell look at the last days of the fall session for state lawmakers, and find out why prescription drugs are so expensive in the United States. Then, radio host Thom Hartman explains why he thinks there will be another economic crash in 2016–and what we can do to avoid it.
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The End Of The Fall 2013 Session: What Passed And What Didn't
Yesterday was the last scheduled day of the year for the State Senate, and the State Assembly will wrap up its fall 2013 session tomorrow. A reporter who covers the state capitol explains what bills were passed and what issues lawmakers are saving for their session in January.
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Why Are Prescription Drugs So Expensive In The United States?
Many prescription drugs that cost hundreds of dollars in the United States are available in other developed countries for much cheaper, or even over the counter. A public health expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why these medications are so much more expensive in the U.S.
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The Crash Of 2016
Internationally syndicated talk show host, Thom Hartmann, describes how the United States may be in the midst of an economic collapse that would make the Great Depression look small by comparison. He says that crash will give Americans the opportunity to embrace morals over profit.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Patrick Marley Guest
- Gerard Anderson Guest
- Thom Hartmann Guest
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