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Drug War and Drug PolicyAugust 2, 2021
The Story of “El Chapo” and Why the Drug War Will Never End
A conversation with Noah Hurowitz about his new book on the Mexican drug lord and the lurid spectacle of mainstream drug coverage.
Zachary Siegel
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FilmFebruary 18, 2021
What Popular Culture Misunderstands About Addiction
Much of the film and TV we consume misleads audiences with inaccurate and harmful depictions of recovery and treatment.
Zachary Siegel
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Police and Law EnforcementJune 4, 2020
‘Starve the Beast’: A Q&A With Alex S. Vitale on Defunding the Police
We spoke to Vitale about the failures of Obama-era police reform efforts and why reducing police power is one of the best solutions available.
Zachary Siegel
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Books and IdeasApril 23, 2020
Capitalism Is Killing Us
In their new book, Anne Case and Angus Deaton argue that suicides, overdoses, and income inequality are consequences of capitalism.
Zachary Siegel
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Books and IdeasSeptember 9, 2019
Single-Payer Health Care Is the First Step in the Revolution
Timothy Faust’s new book is part history, part manifesto, and part irreverent tour guide to America’s deeply flawed health insurance system.
Zachary Siegel
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Books and IdeasJuly 25, 2019
Why Corporations Want You to Shut Up and Meditate
Ron Purser’s new book McMindfulness examines how spiritual practices and self-care became tools for corporate compliance.
Zachary Siegel