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#220: Did SCOTUS screw over opioid victims?
Manage episode 427975604 series 2822455
Chuck and Big John discuss the Supreme Court's most recent decision to overturn the $6 billion settlement with the Sackler family/Purdue Pharma for their role in the opioid epidemic, opening the family up to legal liability individually. We talk about whether this was a good thing for the victims and what we can expect in the future.
Timestamps:
Intro: Chuck's gator problem — 02:30
Intro 2: How the Ohio River is like the River Seine — 07:00
Main segment: Background on the Sackler opioid settlement — 10:45
Main segment: Why a criminal prosecution of Sacklers is difficult –16:15
Main segment: Public reactions to the settlement — 27:20
Main segment: Background on SCOTUS overturning settlement — 31:10
Main segment: Our take on if this is a good thing — 34:30
Beef with Big John: BJ's beef with the Democratic Party — 44:30
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Chapters
1. #220: Did SCOTUS screw over opioid victims? (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] The Nerd Informer (00:09:25)
3. (Cont.) #220: Did SCOTUS screw over opioid victims? (00:10:06)
222 episodes
Manage episode 427975604 series 2822455
Chuck and Big John discuss the Supreme Court's most recent decision to overturn the $6 billion settlement with the Sackler family/Purdue Pharma for their role in the opioid epidemic, opening the family up to legal liability individually. We talk about whether this was a good thing for the victims and what we can expect in the future.
Timestamps:
Intro: Chuck's gator problem — 02:30
Intro 2: How the Ohio River is like the River Seine — 07:00
Main segment: Background on the Sackler opioid settlement — 10:45
Main segment: Why a criminal prosecution of Sacklers is difficult –16:15
Main segment: Public reactions to the settlement — 27:20
Main segment: Background on SCOTUS overturning settlement — 31:10
Main segment: Our take on if this is a good thing — 34:30
Beef with Big John: BJ's beef with the Democratic Party — 44:30
Join our discord - / discord
-----------------------------------------------
HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!
Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more / appodlachia
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Check out our fantastic sponsors!
Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!
https://www.redroostercoffee.com/
CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/
DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will.
Chapters
1. #220: Did SCOTUS screw over opioid victims? (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] The Nerd Informer (00:09:25)
3. (Cont.) #220: Did SCOTUS screw over opioid victims? (00:10:06)
222 episodes
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