Priti Krishtel

In this engaging discussion, economist Emily Oster shares her data-driven approach to parenting decisions, particularly during the challenges of COVID-19. Lawyer Priti Krishtel advocates for patent reform, emphasizing how it can make medicines more accessible and affordable. Phillip Atiba Goff highlights the urgent need to address racial bias in policing, reflecting on historical events that shape today's public safety perceptions. Together, they explore innovative solutions to systemic issues in education, healthcare, and law enforcement.

Economist Emily Oster shares insights on data collection challenges during the pandemic, lawyer Priti Krishtel advocates for patent system reform, and social psychologist Phillip Atiba Goff explores subconscious biases in policing. The podcast delves into reimagining public safety, advocating for systemic changes in schools and healthcare.

Priti Krishtel, a health justice lawyer, explores the convoluted relationship between high drug prices in the U.S. and an outdated patent system that favors big pharmaceutical companies. She explains how these companies exploit small changes to existing drugs to secure more patents, thereby hindering competition and accessibility. Priti advocates for five key reforms, aiming to redesign the patent system to better serve public health needs. Her insights shed light on the urgent need for change in the fight for affordable medications.