The Al Franken Podcast

79: Alex Gibney Talks Opioids & His Doc “The Crime of the Century”

<p>Gibney traces the opioid epidemic &amp; the criminal culpability of bad actors like Purdue Pharma, federal regulators, &amp; doctors. It’s ugly.</p>

<p>A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes. </p>