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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Drug Companies Accused of Fatal Deception

    KCRW's signature local public affairs program has expanded to include today's top national and international news, as well as local issues.

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    By Warren Olney • May 23, 2014 • 23m Listen

    Two California district attorneys have sued five drug companies for telling consumers and doctors that painkillers are safer than they really are — producing an epidemic of deaths by drug overdose. We talk with Tony Rackauckas of Orange County. Also, with no incumbents running for Sheriff or two seats on the Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County voters have historic opportunities to make change. We hear about the available choices.

    Later, on To the Point, more on the nationwide epidemic of prescription drug overdoses — with more than 100 people dying every day.

    Banner image: Tony Rackauckas is one of two District Attorneys who hs filed suit against drug companies.

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    2 stories
    1. 0:00

      Orange and Santa Clara County Sue Five Makers of Opioids

      KCRW's signature local public affairs program has expanded to include today's top national and international news, as well as local issues.

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      11 min
    2. 10:48

      Raphe Sonenshein on LA Sheriff, Supervisors' Races

      KCRW's signature local public affairs program has expanded to include today's top national and international news, as well as local issues.

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      12 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Gideon Brower

      Independent Producer

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      Mike Kessler

      freelance journalist

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:0011 min

      Orange and Santa Clara County Sue Five Makers of Opioids

    2. 10:4812 min

      Raphe Sonenshein on LA Sheriff, Supervisors' Races

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