The Joe Rogan Experience #2026 - Peter Berg
Aug 29, 2023
Peter Berg, a talented writer and director known for hits like "Friday Night Lights" and the Netflix series "Painkiller," dives deep into the opioid crisis. He discusses the Sackler family's unethical role in promoting OxyContin and the societal impacts of addiction. The conversation touches on personal anecdotes, the absurdities of opioid dependency, and the importance of storytelling in shedding light on affected lives. Berg also examines the intersections of legacy, accountability, and the moral complexities of healthcare and military innovation.
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Peter Berg's Prince Connection
- Peter Berg recounts being an extra in Prince's movie Purple Rain.
- He was deeply affected by Prince's death from an OxyContin overdose.
Purdue's Deceptive Marketing
- Purdue Pharma's deceptive marketing downplayed OxyContin's addictive nature.
- They pushed higher doses for increased profits, leading to widespread addiction.
Supreme Court Intervention
- The Supreme Court paused Purdue Pharma's $6 billion opioid settlement the day Painkiller premiered.
- This prevented the Sackler family from avoiding further prosecution.
