Steven Brill

journalist and author

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In the 15 years since the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were attacked on September 11, the US has spent no less than a trillion dollars to shore up the security measures that…

Are we safer than we were before 9/11?

In the 15 years since the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were attacked on September 11, the US has spent no less than a trillion dollars to shore up the security measures that…

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In 1994, Johnson & Johnson started selling an anti-psychotic drug called Risperdal.

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In 1994, Johnson & Johnson started selling an anti-psychotic drug called Risperdal.

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Last year, journalist Steven Brill was putting the finishing touches on his big book on America’s healthcare system.

“Bitter Pill”

Last year, journalist Steven Brill was putting the finishing touches on his big book on America’s healthcare system.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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