An author shares her new book explaining how to recognize authoritarianism in political leaders. Then, a health care policy professor looks at new efforts to regulate prescription drug prices.
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Recognizing authoritarian tactics
We discuss how the public — and the news media — can better identify threats to democracy, and report and respond to them.
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Democrats in Congress moving forward with changes to prescription drug pricing
Democrats in Congress are pushing forward with efforts to allow Medicare to negotiate prices for prescription medications. We talk to an expert on the pharmaceutical industry about the legislation, and how big of an impact it’ll have on the high cost of prescription drugs.
Episode Credits
- Dean Knetter Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Jennifer Dresden Guest
- Dr. John Abramson Guest
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