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To the Point

Is the opioid epidemic a public health issue or a war on drugs?

Hosted by Warren Olney Aug. 11, 2017 National

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Trump locked and loaded with North Korea rhetoric

The Associated Press reports that there is back channel diplomacy between the US and North Korea. But it's done nothing to stop the escalating war of words. Yesterday,...

7 min

President Trump does a 180 on drug addiction

The President's special commission on opioid abuse has recommended he declare a national emergency. Tuesday, he sent word he would not. But, the number of overdose deaths...

32 min

Is the bleeding, meatless burger safe to eat?

The meatless " Impossible Burger " is being served at some of America's finest restaurants. It includes a "special ingredient" that makes it taste like meat and even appear...

12 min

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Yael Even Or, Devan Schwartz, Evan George

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