The Matt Walsh Show Ep. 1563 - All The Reasons Why Big Pharma Commercials Should Be Banned
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Mar 26, 2025 A push to ban Big Pharma commercials is examined, revealing how the U.S. lags behind other countries in regulating such ads. Disturbing body cam footage highlights a mother's desperate attempt to retrieve her daughter from an illegal custody situation. There's a shocking lack of basic historical and geographical knowledge among college students. The discussion also touches on the impact of pharmaceutical marketing on drug prices and the troubling implications for education and national security.
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Big Pharma's Media Influence
- Big Pharma's influence stems from their substantial advertising spending, especially to news stations.
- This spending buys favorable coverage, protecting them from criticism.
Impact of Drug Ads
- Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising, allowed only in the U.S. and New Zealand, significantly impacts drug costs.
- This advertising pushes expensive brand-name drugs, increasing consumer spending.
Skyrizi Sales Boost
- AbbVie, the maker of Skyrizi, doubled its advertising budget, leading to a 50% increase in sales.
- This demonstrates how advertising drives demand, particularly in the U.S. where such ads are prevalent.