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The Opioid Epidemic Influence in November's Election

The Opioid Epidemic Influence in November's Election

FromThe Daily Dive


The Opioid Epidemic Influence in November's Election

FromThe Daily Dive

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jun 25, 2018
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Podcast episode

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When voters head to the polls for the midterm elections they will be presented with a slew of candidates and propositions.  Many factors will need to be considered and one of the main issues is what politicians plan to do for the opioid crisis.  Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us to discuss her trip to Binghamton NY where she talked to voters about the politics of addiction and what really matters to them.

AMC theaters just launched a service to rival Movie Pass.  This comes with news that Movie Pass will also be introducing surge pricing this summer.  Movie pass is losing tons of money, but still contends that it is right where it wants to be.  Journalist Rick Paulas will join us to talk about the controversial business model of Movie Pass, and more importantly… what are they doing with your data.

Finally, Marriage is out of fashion, but jewelry company Tiffany is selling more engagement rings than ever after three years of decline.  Suzanne Kapner, reporter for the Wall Street Journal joins us to talk about how being more inclusive and targeting the ever elusive millennial has turned around their business.

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Jun 25, 2018
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