Trey Garrison
Investigative journalist, podcaster, and author of 'Opioids for the Masses', known for on-the-ground reporting into the opioid epidemic and analysis of pharmaceutical industry practices.
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Dec 25, 2025 • 1h 1min
**Throwback** How They Used Opioids as a Weapon Against White America w/ Trey Garrison
Trey Garrison, an investigative journalist and author of 'Opioids for the Masses', dives deep into the horrifying impact of the opioid epidemic, particularly on rural white working-class communities. He discusses how Purdue Pharma marketed OxyContin, leading to widespread addiction. Trey shares staggering overdose statistics and the devastating role of fentanyl. He offers poignant stories from affected communities and critiques the pharmaceutical industry's profit-driven motives. The conversation also touches on the cultural despair fueling addiction and the need for systemic change.
Jul 8, 2025 • 60min
Episode 1237: **Throwback** How They Used Opioids as a Weapon Against White America w/ Trey Garrison
In this engaging discussion, Trey Garrison, an investigative journalist and co-author of "Opioids for the Masses," sheds light on the dire impact of the opioid crisis on the white working class. He reveals how misleading marketing by Big Pharma, particularly Purdue Pharma, contributed to widespread addiction. Garrison shares poignant stories from communities like Jasper, Alabama, emphasizing the need for systemic change. The conversation also critiques aggressive pharmaceutical advertising and its societal implications, suggesting deeper issues at play in America's health narrative.
