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Empire of Pain
The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
Book • 2021
Empire of Pain is a comprehensive and damning narrative about the Sackler family, who built their pharmaceutical empire through aggressive marketing and questionable ethics.
The book traces the family's history from their early success with tranquilizers like Librium and Valium to the devastating impact of OxyContin, which contributed significantly to the opioid crisis.
Keefe's work is based on extensive research and exposes the family's ruthless business tactics, their influence on medical and governmental bodies, and their attempts to evade accountability for the harm caused by their products.
The book traces the family's history from their early success with tranquilizers like Librium and Valium to the devastating impact of OxyContin, which contributed significantly to the opioid crisis.
Keefe's work is based on extensive research and exposes the family's ruthless business tactics, their influence on medical and governmental bodies, and their attempts to evade accountability for the harm caused by their products.
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Cal Newport in relation to a newsletter subject line that contrasted with Cal's own newsletter subject line, leading to a discussion on the nuances of 'slowness'.
Cal Newport in relation to a newsletter subject line that contrasted with Cal's own newsletter subject line, leading to a discussion on the nuances of 'slowness'.
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Ep. 287: Minimalist Notes
Mentioned when discussing the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma.
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3 Crazy Billionaire Stories
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Michael Lewis as the author of "Empire of Pain", discussing the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma.
Michael Lewis as the author of "Empire of Pain", discussing the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma.
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Episode 9: Framing the Gambler
Recommended by 
Atul Gawande for its exploration of the Sackler family and their role in the opioid crisis.
Atul Gawande for its exploration of the Sackler family and their role in the opioid crisis.
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Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach
Recommended by 
Glyn Williams as a fascinating and insightful exploration of the Sackler family and the opioid crisis.
Glyn Williams as a fascinating and insightful exploration of the Sackler family and the opioid crisis.
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Chronic pain and autism
Mentioned by Emily Maitlis as a global bestseller detailing the Sackler family's involvement in the opioid crisis.
Why are farmers storming Westminster?
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W. Bryan Hubbard while discussing the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma's role in the opioid crisis.
W. Bryan Hubbard while discussing the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma's role in the opioid crisis.
Episode 369 - Bryan Hubbard
Mentioned by W. Bryan Hubbard as a comprehensive history of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family's role in the opioid crisis.
W. Bryan Hubbard as a comprehensive history of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family's role in the opioid crisis.
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