Certain dietary supplements with an ingredient that mimics opioids are a bubbling problem for public health officials. Sometimes called “gas station heroin,” they’re sold at run-of-the-mill smoke shops and convenience stores. We’ll get into why health officials are concerned and how under-regulation can muddy our understanding of how safe a substance actually is. Then, a much needed-happy puppy story. Plus, we’ll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty!

Here’s everything we talked about today:




“Utah Jazz player Kelly Olynyk and wife found dog then found her owner” from The Washington Post







“Supreme Court to review restrictions on homeless encampments” from The Washington Post







“More Teens Who Use Marijuana Are Suffering From Psychosis” from The Wall Street Journal







“‘Gas-Station Heroin’ Sold as Dietary Supplement Alarms Health Officials” from The New York Times







“Why the earliest version of Mickey Mouse is entering the public domain” from Marketplace







“Why do we still use paper checks?” from Marketplace







“ABBA’s Voyage concert series is making London “Money, Money, Money'” from Marketplace







“Are we entering a world of surge dining?” from Marketplace







“The thirst for Stanley tumblers has reached a tipping point” from The Washington Post





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