The Megyn Kelly Show

"Dopesick" - The Sackler Family: A Megyn Kelly Show True Crime Special | Ep. 229

Dec 24, 2021

Join Danny Strong, the creator of the impactful show 'Dopesick,' and journalist Beth Macy, known for her book on the opioid crisis, as they delve into the Sackler family's role in America's addiction epidemic. They discuss the harrowing effects of aggressive marketing tactics on vulnerable communities and explore the personal stories of addiction. Strong shares insights into crafting the series from extensive research, while Macy highlights ongoing advocacy for accountability. Prepare for a profound exploration of addiction's devastating reality.

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Intro

2min

The Making of 'Dopesick': Unraveling the Opioid Crisis

17min

The Pharmacological Ambition and Ethical Implications of OxyContin

4min

The High Cost of Success: Richard Sackler and the Opioid Crisis

17min

Exploring Anger and Outrage in the Opioid Crisis Narrative

4min

The Opioid Crisis Unveiled

8min

Exploitation of Vulnerable Communities in the Opioid Crisis

4min

From OxyContin to Heroin: A Community in Crisis

15min

The Heartbreaking Reality of Addiction and Family Impact

3min

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The Opioid Crisis: History and Impact

20min

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Unity Through Harm Reduction

10min

It's a Sackler family episode of The Megyn Kelly Show's True Crime Christmas Week, focused on the show and the book "Dopesick." Megyn Kelly is joined by Danny Strong, executive producer and creator of the Hulu series "Dopesick," and Beth Macy, journalist and author of "Dopesick," to talk about what drew Strong to create the show, the Sacklers' involvement in the opioid crisis in America, what happened to the Sacklers, the communities most hurt by the Sacklers' actions, and more. Plus, a special Christmas message from Megyn Kelly.

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