Medicare And Prescription Drug Prices, Could Email Evolve?

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We talk with a political scientist about the proposal to give Medicare more authority when it comes to negotiating prescription drug prices. And then a journalist argues that email is overdue for a makeover.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Philip Rocco Guest
  • Sara Morrison Guest

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