The writers went on strike in 2007 and it lasted 100 days. Strikes have historically been the cause of a big increase in reality TV. The writers guild didn't have jurisdiction or power to negotiate over those at the time. They reached a deal in early January but only after a lot of fighting back and forth.
There is a nationwide shortage of medications to treat ADHD. One culprit: the DEA. Vox’s Dylan Scott explains.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Michael Raphael, and hosted by Noel King.
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