December 2, 2023 – Big Pharma vs. Americans; Extreme Athletes vs. The Impossible

Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk about why drugs cost so much in America and how pharmaceutical companies are trying to defend their profits with Prof. Nicholas Bagley, law professor, University of Michigan (6:00); and hear from Marius Anderson producer/director of the kickoff documentary for Marine Documentary Night, 40 Below: The Toughest Race In The World (26:00). Also featured is an update of local news (46:30). Matt Quast is technical director.

Prof. Nicholas Bagley, University of Michigan
Politico Article – The Real Reason Drugs Cost So Much, And Do Too Little

Marius Anderson, Director, 40 Below: The Toughest Race in the World

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