The Big Pharma Affair, Growing Up With Carrie Fisher, The Next House Speaker

Midday on WNYC | Jun 6, 2018

Julia Lurie explains the role pharmaceutical companies have played in the opioid crisis. Todd Fisher reflects on growing up among Hollywood royalty in his new memoir, My Girls: A Lifetime with Carrie and Debbie. Playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury and Soho Rep. artistic director Sarah Benson discuss the play Fairview. Elaina Plott talks about the meteoric rise of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who has a chance at becoming the House Speaker.

This episode is guest hosted by Jonathan Capehart.

 

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