Congressman Mark Pocan joins us to discuss a U.S. House bill that would alter how prescription drugs are priced. Then, we hear from a political scientist on the recently reported Afghanistan papers. We discuss how the withheld information may have affected the cost of the war.
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Rep. Mark Pocan On Prescription Drug Pricing Bill
The House of Representatives is considering a bill that would fundamentally change the way prescription drugs are priced in the U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan joins us to discuss his take on the legislation and the issue of expensive prescription drugs.
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Analyzing The Afghanistan Papers
A new report from the Washington Post reveals top US officials failed to tell the public the truth regarding the war in Afghanistan. We talk with a political scientist about the newly released documents and how this situation compares to the Vietnam-era Pentagon Papers.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Mark Pocan Guest
- Neta Crawford Guest
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