Podcast appearances and mentions of Beth Macy

Beth Macy. Beth, a former Navy officer, psychotherapist, and business executive, has channeled her vast experiences into writing captivating spy novels. In this episode, we delve into her latest book, 'Moscow Nights Return,' the first installment of the Moscow Nights series. 'Moscow Nights Return' introduces us to Elda Ainsworth, a semiretired spy thrust back into action to save her friend Korinna Federov, a Kremlin translator, from the lethal clutches of KGB-trained assassin Anatoly Petrov. This high-stakes cat-and-mouse chase across Russia and Europe will keep you on the edge of your seat. Beth shares her inspirations, the development of her complex characters, and how her background in the Navy and psychotherapy uniquely influences her writing. She also offers valuable insights into the publishing and marketing process and provides advice for aspiring authors in the spy and thriller genres. Don't miss this engaging conversation that blends the intrigue of spycraft with the depth of human emotion. Tune in to explore the intricate world of 'Moscow Nights Return' and get a sneak peek into the upcoming books in the series. Whether you're a fan of spy thrillers or an aspiring writer, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways and riveting discussions. ------------------------------------ SHOW ME LOVE OVER AT PATREON -  https://patreon.com/authorsalcovepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink BUY THE WRITING PROGRAM SCRIVENER - $60! Scrivener won't tell you how to write—it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing. It is by far my personal favorite writing app! https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=angela46 BECOME A PROOFREADER/EDITOR! Guaranteed work as a proofreader/editor, if you pass the exam with an 80% or higher!!: https://give.knowadays.com/6DcL9W ------------------------------------ Links discussed in show:  www.bethmacy.com www.moscownightsseries.com www.moscownightsreturn.com If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy listening to my interview with Richard Becker https://youtu.be/QMowpad2LL0?si=g1I97cfCwcF8aTl0 If you are interested in being a guest on my episode, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on:   Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (Possible Affiliate Links Above)  

“Thank you for your service.” Those five words were a point of redemption in Beth Macy's life. Beth was teaching math but was looking for something more. Her father was an airline pilot so Beth explored the Air Force. Their quota was full, so she joined the Navy. She enlisted in 1976 while the Vietnam War was still fresh in everyone's mind and military members were still unduly scorned. At the time, women in the Military still faced great challenges. A British officer took her aside and warned her that she would have to perform three times better than her male counterparts in order to make it. While still in the service, Beth chose to return to college for her Master's Degree. One day she was running late and didn't have time to change out of her uniform. She was shocked at the treatment she received from her fellow students including being called a “baby killer” and having food thrown at her in the cafeteria. Beth chose to leave the Navy in 1980. Beth could never shake the hostility shown by her fellow graduate students. She also found a degree of apathy toward military service upon entering the private sector.  For decades Beth consciously chose to suppress her military service and wrote off that portion of her life. One thing Beth did do was put Veteran plates on her vehicle. A couple of years ago, she was approached in a store parking lot. Beth says he looked like someone who would have been a Vietnam War protestor and prepared for the worst. Instead, he thanked her for her service. Beth says she broke down and cried on the spot. Beth feels that many female Veterans from the Cold War era suffered from “imposter syndrome”. But that simple “Thank you for your service” from a stranger spurred her to once again take pride in her service. “I even park in Veteran reserved parking spots now!” Beth draws upon her experience working on top secret projects for her “Moscow Nights” book series.

In our modern world, where isolation, loneliness, and stress are at all-time highs, how do we fend off the feelings—and the medical symptoms—that plague such an outsized percentage of our species?Journalist Julia Hotz's new book, The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging, explores the phenomenon of social prescribing, a medicine-adjacent approach being adopted in the UK that sees doctors prescribing things like “sea swimming” (yes, really!) and has the potential to alleviate not only the health burdens many of us face in our daily lives but also the pressures on the medical system and the heavy costs of medical care. In this episode, I talk with Julia about what inspired her to write The Connection Cure and the incredible and surprising results of her extensive research. Discover how social prescribing could take you from asking, “what's wrong with me?” to “what matters to me?” instead:Defining and demystifying the concept of social prescribing;How reconnecting with how we used to live can drastically improve our health;Where our deep-seated misconceptions about mental health come from;Whether social prescribing stands a chance of taking hold in the U.S.Related Links:Order Julia's book - https://www.socialprescribing.co/Find Julia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hotzthoughts/Episode 172, The Healing Power of Nature - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode172Episode 440 - The Problem with Self-Help - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode440Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence Williams - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-nature-fix-why-nature-makes-us-happier-healthier-and-more-creative-florence-williams/16616779?ean=9780393355574How to take the news that depression has not been shown to be caused by a chemical imbalance by Dr. Joanna Moncrieff - https://joannamoncrieff.com/2022/07/24/how-to-take-the-news-that-depression-has-not-been-shown-to-be-caused-by-a-chemical-imbalance/Dopesick by Beth Macy - https://bookshop.org/p/books/dopesick-dealers-doctors-and-the-drug-company-that-addicted-america-beth-macy/16344771?ean=9780316551304

Angie Jones Interview...An Evening with Beth Macy 02/12/24

Join us for a captivating conversation as we delve into the world of simple living with Beth Macy, a dedicated practitioner of this mindful lifestyle for over 6 years. In this episode, Beth and I explore the art of simplicity, sharing their personal journeys and insights on decluttering, organizing, and living with intention. Discover the power of letting go as we discuss the possessions, habits, and mindsets that have been released along the way. Tune in to gain valuable inspiration for your own journey towards a more purposeful and organized life. Key Topics: Letting go: The transformative process of decluttering Purging goals: Setting intentions for a simplified future Embracing simplicity: Insights and wisdom from seasoned practitioners Whether you're a seasoned minimalist or just embarking on your own journey towards a clutter-free existence, this episode offers practical tips and heartfelt anecdotes to inspire your pursuit of a simpler, more intentional life. Don't miss this enriching conversation on "Simplicity Unveiled" with Beth Macy. Connect with Beth Macy www.moscownightsreturn.com www.moscowmisdirection.com www.manyyearsmanyworlds.com Jump Start Your Year Organized Free Webinar Registration https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvf-6qrTgtG9Yzb7eoFxWZAP8hFe4Ze9Fh#/registration Connect with Janet: Schedule a FREE 15 Minute consultation: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/services/15-minute-session-with-janet      Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized    YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/janetmtaylor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janettheorganizer?lang=en   Organizing Resources: Janet's Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/organizerjanet e-Course-Clear Your Desk, Clear Your Mind: https://www.udemy.com/course/clear-your-desk-clear-your-mind/?referralCode=0DD419607B4412066F49   Ways You Can Support Our Podcast: Individuals: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GCGOwithJanet    Businesses: https://www.shoutparty.com/shop/p/got-clutter-get-organized-with-janet  

Episode SummaryOur last episode explored addiction from the perspective of loved ones. In this episode, we are looking at the opioid crisis from the point of view of a retired FBI agent, Aaron Weeter, who spent 25 years specializing in drug-related crimes. From his frontline perspective, we learn how the opioid epidemic of the 90s spread to become the fentanyl epidemic we have today. For the visually-minded who prefer to listen and read or for those who need closed captioning, watch the transcript video here: https://youtu.be/oXq6XJ_z-HIAbout Aaron WeeterBeginning in 1998, Aaron served for over 23 years as a Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Washington, D.C. Field Office.  He served for twenty years as a case agent and three years as a supervisor investigating matters primarily involving white-collar/financial crimes in the areas of healthcare fraud and prescription drug diversion and distribution.  During this time, Aaron also worked on a variety of national/office-wide cases including the 9-11, D.C. Sniper and January 6th investigations among others.  Aaron is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner.  He retired from the FBI in late 2021 and recently started a fraud consulting business.  Much of Aaron's FBI investigative work focused on the illegal distribution of pharmaceutical narcotics and other controlled substances by physicians, pharmacists and street-level dealers.  He opened his first "pill case" in early 1999 in the early stages of what would become the pill epidemic and through dozens of cases thereafter, had a window into the evolution of the pill epidemic and its influence on the current fentanyl epidemic gripping the U.S.  More to Watch and ReadChasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict - a documentary made by the FBI & DEADr. Feelgood: Dealer or Healer? - a documentary about Dr. William Hurwitz, a Virginia physician who served nearly five years in prison for drug traffickingAnonymous Sister - a documentary where director Jamie Boyle explores her family's collision with the opioid epidemicAll the Beauty and the Bloodshed - a documentary about artist and activist Nan Goldin and her personal fight to hold the Sackler family accountable for the opioid overdose crisisDemon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver - a novel that shows the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic on a young boy in AppalachiaDopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy - the definitive account of America's opioid epidemicRaising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis by Beth Macy - a sequel to DopesickDopesick - Hulu limited series remake of Beth Macy's book Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe - a book that describes the Sackler family and their role in the opioid epidemicThe Family That Built an Empire of Pain - article by Patrick Radden Keefe that led to the bookWhat Can Be Done?Words Matter - Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addictionhttps://www.cdc.gov/opioids/basics/fentanyl.html: https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/prevention/index.htmlFentanyl Test StripsFind Narcan Near YouIf you or someone you know is struggling with substance use disorder, SAMHSA's (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information. You can also visit https://www.samhsa.gov. How opioid addiction occurs - Mayo ClinicList of Treatment Facilities and Support GroupsDrug Takeback ProgramsSafe Drug DisposalRelated EpisodesAddiction to Sobriety: A Mother's JourneyAnonymous SisterFind and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomSharedCaroleBlueweissFollow me and send me a message on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caroleblueweissFollow me and send me a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroleblueweiss/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carole_blueweiss/The Wisdom Shared TeamAudio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting WorksSocial Media and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla Nelson

**THIS EPISODE CONTAINS FULL SPOILERS** ON THE SEASON 9 FINALE OF "FILM IS LIT"... immunologist and research scientist Dr. Pete Sieling (who just so happens to be Laura's Dad) finally returns to the pod to discuss Beth Macy's harrowing non-fiction book "Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America." The book, which details the opioid epidemic's impact in America, was adapted into a thrilling miniseries titled "Dopesick," released on Hulu. The series features a sprawling cast, which includes everyone's favorite Batman AND everyone's favorite Mr. Mom, Michael Keaton! What's even cooler is that the series was created by actor-turned-showrunner Danny Strong, who used to be on "Gilmore Girls," Laura's favorite show. Pretty neat, huh? #Dopesick #BethMacy #DannyStrong #MichaelKeaton #MichaelStuhlbarg #WillPoulter #KaitlynDever #JohnHoogenakker #PeterSarsgaard #RosarioDawson #PhillipaSoo #JakeMcDorman #DopesickHulu #Miniseries #LimitedSeries #FilmisLit #FilmisLitPodcast #FilmiLitPod #podcast #booktoscreen #movieadaptation #moviereviewpodcast #bookreviewpodcast #bookworm #cinephile #LauraSielingGaylord #DannyGaylord #RichardSackler

Beth Macy keeps spreading the gospel of harm reduction.

We talked with:Beth Macy is a Virginia-based journalist with three decades of experience and an award-winning author of three New York Times bestselling books: "Factory Man," "Truevine" and "Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America." Her newest book is "Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis."Dr. Holly Geyer is an addiction medicine specialist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Her work focuses on care of complex patients in the hospital with a focus on quality of life and the best use of nondrug interventions for treating symptoms, including pain. She is the author of "Ending the Crisis: Mayo Clinic's Guide to Opioid Addiction and Safe Opioid Use."We talked about:In this episode, Dr. Millstine and her guests discuss:Addiction as a medical condition. Opioid use disorder (OUD) isn't a moral weakness, and it's not just a social problem or a mental health disorder. It's a health condition, and everyone is at risk.The need for nonjudgmental, evidence-based care. Many people with OUD think they can't get better. Beth Macy argues this is partially because they've never been able to access evidence-based care. Holly argues it's time to stop battling against opioids and start battling for the people impacted by them.Hope for healing. Ending the opioid crisis may seem like an impossible task, but both of these books offer ideas and solutions for battling and preventing opioid addiction. Beth Macy's book looks at the heroes on the front lines — sometimes in unexpected locations like a McDonald's parking lot. They say that ultimately, we all have a role to play. Can't get enough?Purchase Dr. Geyer's book "Ending the Crisis: Mayo Clinic's Guide to Opioid Addiction and Safe Opioid Use."Purchase Beth Macy's book "Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis."From Bookshop.orgFrom Barnes & NobleFrom AmazonWant to read more on the topic? Check out our blog:Opioids aren't the only effective treatment for pain managementWhat exactly are opioids?What does fentanyl do and how is it misused? Got feedback?If you've got ideas or book suggestions, email us at readtalkgrow@mayo.edu.We invite you to complete the following survey as part of a research study at Mayo Clinic. Your responses are anonymous. Your participation in this survey as well as its completion are voluntary. 

This is our long awaited conversation about Dopesick by Beth Macy. Dopesick is the story of the orign and rise of the opioid crisis and the actions of pharmaceutical companies in flooding our communities with...

Coach Blu speaks to Ed Bisch and his battle with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family concerning OxyContin on this week's podcast. Listen as Ed talks about February 2001, when his life was blindsided as he learned his 18-year-old son Eddie was found unresponsive in his bed. Questing some of his son's friends, he learned that OxyContin had been used unbeknownst to it posed. Police on the scene told Ed that local kids were dying from “Oxy” and the situation worsened. The drug, they said, was spreading quickly across the country and already causing chaos locally.  Bisch has sounded alarms about the dangers of opioids now for more than 2 decades. As the founder of Relatives Against Purdue Pharma (RAPP), he attended countless public hearings, trials, and protests and is a claimant in a class-action lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company, the creators of Oxy. Listen as he describes his lifelong battle for Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family to take responsibility for stealing one out of the millions of lives their medication has taken from loved ones. Bisch's activism got him noticed by others fighting against opioid abuse, including Beth Macy, author of “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America.” Macy wrote about Bisch in her latest book, “Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis.” Follow Ed Bisch https://www.judgeforyourselves.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RAPPedB?mibextid=LQQJ4d  Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

Coach Blu speaks to Ed Bisch and his battle with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family concerning OxyContin on this week's podcast. Listen as Ed talks about February 2001, when his life was blindsided as he learned his 18-year-old son Eddie was found unresponsive in his bed. Questing some of his son's friends, he learned that OxyContin had been used unbeknownst to it posed. Police on the scene told Ed that local kids were dying from “Oxy” and the situation worsened. The drug, they said, was spreading quickly across the country and already causing chaos locally.  Bisch has sounded alarms about the dangers of opioids now for more than 2 decades. As the founder of Relatives Against Purdue Pharma (RAPP), he attended countless public hearings, trials, and protests and is a claimant in a class-action lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company, the creators of Oxy. Listen as he describes his lifelong battle for Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family to take responsibility for stealing one out of the millions of lives their medication has taken from loved ones. Bisch's activism got him noticed by others fighting against opioid abuse, including Beth Macy, author of “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America.” Macy wrote about Bisch in her latest book, “Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis.”   Ed Bisch facebook.com/ed.bisch.9/about   Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete   Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

It's that time of year when I have my simple living conversation with Beth Macy. Join Beth and I as we discuss: · What we have had to let go · How we have stayed organized · How we manage perfectionism · How she organizes her day Connect with Beth Macy: http://bethmacy.com/ www.moscownightsreturn.com www.moscowmisdirection.com www.moscowmadness.com www.manyyearsmanyworlds.com Organizing Resources: Organize & Protect Important Documents: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OrganizePapersNow?coupon=JORGANIZER Secure Online Storage For Your Documents: https://2ndvault.com/?via=janet Janet's Amazon Organizing Products Picks (Holiday Storage): https://www.amazon.com/shop/organizerjanet/list/L3XE1CV4JK0Z Affiliate Partners: Audible: Get a FREE eBook and FREE 30-day trial from Audible www.audibletrial.com/doDBNy Ways You Can Support Our Podcast: Individuals: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GCGOwithJanet Businesses: https://www.shoutparty.com/shop/p/got-clutter-get-organized-with-janet Connect with Janet: Website: https://janetmtaylor.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Social Media Platforms: YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/janetmtaylor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janettheorganizer?lang=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

To celebrate the release of his new book, Spiritual Intelligence in Seven Steps, the Pari Center invited Mark Vernon, to talk about his new work with Beth Macy.They discuss the notions of spiritual intelligence, the spiritual commons, the Axial revolutions, the presence of suffering, and whether we are in a new Axial Age now.For more on Spiritual Intelligence in Seven Steps see - https://www.markvernon.com/books/spiritual-intelligence-in-seven-stepsBeth Macy has been a manager, leader, consultant or participant in organizations experiencing difficult issues. David Bohm's dialogue has been core to her research, writing, consulting and teaching for nearly three decades. Living in the USA (Texas) she is a contributor in the forthcoming Holoflux:Codex – Form/Movement/Vision inspired by David Bohm (Pari Publishing).For more on Mark Vernon see - www.markvernon.com

The U.S. leads the world in rates of drug addiction and overdose deaths. If it was a War on Drugs, why didn't we win? After 50 years of the same policies maybe its time for a change. Much of the information about the history of drug use and the detrimental drug policies come from the books Dopesick by Beth Macy  and The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. Audio snippet with the quote from John Ehrlichman taken from 13th. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, resources are available! https://nida.nih.gov/

Streamed live on Nov 10, 2022.   We will speak with Beth Macy, author of Dopesick & Raising Lazarus, about the Sacklers, the opioid crisis and much more. We'll also breakdown the midterms in Florida, nationwide & look ahead to 2024!   Check out our Patreon for more! ☀️ patreon.com/JENerationalChange ☀️ WEBSITE: jenerationalchange.com ☀️ TWITTER: @JENChangeFL  ☀️ INSTAGRAM: @JENerationalChange  ☀️ FACEBOOK: @Jen Perelman

The data show that 80,816 people died in the U.S. from overdose deaths involving opioids in 2021 - a tremendous loss. But what hope can medical experts, policymakers and law enforcement officers take to stem the trend? Award-winning author Beth Macy, who wrote the acclaimed book 'Dopesick' about the origins of the opioid crisis, now has a book exploring innovative thinking and breakthrough approaches. She joins hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter to discuss "Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis." Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

The data show that 80,816 people died in the U.S. from overdose deaths involving opioids in 2021 — a tremendous loss. But what hope can medical experts, policymakers and law enforcement officers take to stem the trend? Award-winning author Beth Macy, who wrote the acclaimed book “Dopesick” about the origins of the opioid crisis, now has a book exploring innovative thinking and breakthrough approaches. She joins hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter to discuss “Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the... Read More Read More The post ‘Dopesick' Author on Opioid Treatment Innovations appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.

Little Brown On today's show: 0:08 – Beth Macy, a Virginia-based journalist discusses her latest book Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis. The post Beth Macy on the next wave of America's overdose crisis appeared first on KPFA.

Journalist Beth Macy joins us to talk about her new book “Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis”, and to give us an update on what's happened in the fight against the opioid crisis since her previous book, "Dopesick" was released four years ago.

Virginia-based journalist, the author of Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America, and an executive producer and cowriter on Hulu's Peabody Award-winning “Dopesick” series, Beth Macy, joins Zerlina Maxwell to talk about her new book, Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis.

When journalist and author Beth Macy first pitched a book about the opioid crisis in 2014, her publisher and editor rejected the idea. But Beth kept following the story, publishing “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted America” in 2018. The book has since been adapted into an Emmy Award-winning Hulu miniseries. Beth joined David to talk about her upbringing in Urbana, Ohio, how the loss of manufacturing jobs and opioid use intersect, the stigmatization of addiction, Trump's appeal in former factory towns, her thoughts on the Sackler family of Purdue Pharma, and her new book, “Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of the Overdose Crisis.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A mortal affliction affects much of America's heartland. Known as “deaths of despair,” both the Rust Belt and Appalachia have seen incredible spikes in rates of addiction, overdoses, violence, and suicide. In addition to the thousands who die each year by various forms of self-harm, thousands more live Gollum-like, trapped by their chemical chains and in loneliness.  It is a complex situation. While we must not diminish anyone's moral agency, the downward paths we are on are paved, lined, and greased by a number of contributing factors. For example, Beth Macy, the author of the book Dope Sick, has documented the lethal partnership of doctors and drug companies, not to mention the co-option of government oversight agencies, which inflicted a plague of highly addictive opioids on some of America's poorest areas of the country.   A new recent study, however, points to an additional complexity, an oft-ignored element of this cultural disease: the decline of religion. According to the study's authors, there is some correlation between the end of so-called “Blue Laws” and the opioid epidemic. In certain parts of the country, Blue Laws have long limited the range of activities allowed on Sundays. Certain businesses were not allowed to be open, and certain things (especially alcohol) could not be sold. Though these laws continue in certain areas, particularly in Europe, they began to disappear in parts of the United States as the 20th century wore on, to the point that now they are few and far between.  Of course, a significant, culture-wide phenomenon like the opioid crisis cannot be reduced to something as simplistic as whether or not people can shop on Sunday. To do that would be to mistake correlation for causation, kind of like saying murders go up with ice cream sales. And this is something the study's authors readily admit.   Rather than claiming that the end of Blue Laws created the opioid crisis, they use the end of Blue Laws as a marker to track the decline in American religiosity. The diminishing connections to faith in communities across the country, especially in those areas where they were once so strong, are among the factors that contributed to our nation's chemical plague. In other words, Blue Laws are a kind of canary in the coal mine, marking when we've crossed a dangerous line.  In light of these diminishing religious commitments, reinstating Blue Laws likely will not lead to a reversal in rates of addictions or other deaths of despair. Even if they were an important part of our cultural life of faith at one time, too much has changed for such an easy fix. However, what these laws represented and what has been lost as they disappear points to the underlying causes, not only of the opioid crisis but of many of our parallel pains as well.  What we need to ask is, in a mix of Friedrich Nietzsche and REM, what is the cost of losing our religion?  As much as we prize our individualism, particularly here in America, human beings aren't just dust motes of consciousness, floating on the air currents of life. We're connected, not just to one another, but to a host of other elements through relationships that give us meaning, identity, direction, and hope. To be healthy, as individuals and as communities, these relationships (upward, inward, outward, and downward) must be strong.  Human beings need a connection to something beyond ourselves, something higher and transcendent in order to find ourselves, to know who and what we are, to be sure of our identity. We need connections with one another, especially the links of family and friendship, in order to be accountable, supported, and complete. And, we need proper connection to the physical world around us, so to be tethered to reality through things like meaningful labor, a place to call home, and some part of the world to call “mine.”  Marx got it wrong. Religion isn't the opiate of the masses, but instead a part of life most needed, irreplaceable by technological convenience or scientific mastery. The loss of religion has been a bad idea wherever it has been tried, and those suffering across Appalachia and the Rust Belt are some of its most obvious victims. By abandoning religion, specifically the Christianity which once provided meaning to these now missing relationships, the essential connection between individuals and communities and a higher purpose has been lost.   As Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn said all the way back in 1983, “Men have forgotten God; that's why all this has happened.” Blue Laws didn't hold off the effects of substance abuse, but the religious impulse that such laws represented were part of a way of seeing life and the world, one in which we weren't just reduced to being cogs or animals or sexual expressions. The Christianity that the world has rejected offers the hope that the world so desperately needs. 

As I've written before, Beth Macy has an extraordinary gift for encapsulating our nation's greatest challenges in gripping, intimate, and wise stories of everyday American struggles. She is a bestselling author of several books about addiction, inequality, and justice, and it was a great pleasure to talk to her about her latest book, Raising Lazarus, on this latest episode of Flourishing After Addiction. On a personal note, I've enjoyed seeing this book take shape behind the scenes, and we get to talk about her writing and research process a bit too—I was lucky to make a connection with her early in the process of releasing my own book, so it was fun to talk about how our work has informed each other and how her thinking has evolved over time.In our conversation, Beth opens up about her personal experiences growing up as a child of alcoholics and what she did to heal—as she notes, something she's never discussed in prior interviews. Of course, we also talk a fair bit about her book, including how this work is focused on what she sees as the most likely solutions to our current crisis. It's a big departure for her and a full-throated celebration of harm reduction. We talk about the innovative people she profiles, folks working tirelessly to provide evidence-based care and harm reduction services even in really inhospitable communities and situations. It's a daunting topic, but Beth has also found a great deal of hope there too.Beth Macy is a Virginia-based journalist with three decades of experience and an award-winning author of three New York Times bestselling books: Factory Man, Truevine, and Dopesick. Her first book, Factory Man, won a J. Anthony Lukas Prize and Dopesick was short-listed for the Carnegie Medal, won the L.A. Times Book Prize for Science and Technology, and was described as a “masterwork of narrative nonfiction” by The New York Times. Dopesick has now been made into a Peabody award-winning and Emmy-winning Hulu series on which she acted as an executive producer and cowriter. Her latest book, Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis, was published on August 16, 2022. You can find her on Instagram, Twitter, and her personal website. In this episode:- The work of Gail D'Onofrio, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale and pioneer in ED-initiated buprenorphine - Estimation of the Time Needed to Deliver the 2020 USPSTF Preventive Care Recommendations in Primary Care- Beth's personal essay about her childhood on Oprah Daily- “By the book” interview with Beth- Beth's guest essay in the New York Times: “The Two Simple Edicts of Successful Addiction Treatment”. Those edicts are: (1) “You can get better.” (2) “Don't disappear.”- Link to all of Beth's  books: Raising Lazarus, Dopesick, Truevine, and Factory ManSign up for my newsletter and immediately receive my own free guide to the many pathways to recovery, as well as regular updates on new interviews, material, and other writings.

New York Times bestselling author Beth Macy talks about her latest book on the country's opioid crisis, Raising Lazarus, and how some innovative practices for combatting the crisis are happening right here in North Carolina. 

The New York Times-bestselling author discusses her newest book, "Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis" (https://www.littlebrown.com/titles/beth-macy/raising-lazarus/9780316430227/).

Macy joins Charlotte Talks to discuss her new book "Raising Lazarus." It looks at the latest waves of the opioid epidemic and where the effort to hold those accountable stands. Macy also wrote "Dopesick," which was turned into a miniseries on Hulu.

Dopesick Author Beth Macy joins Dash to discuss the ongoing Opioid epidemic that has claimed thousands of American lives. Beth goes into stories from her brand new book, Raising Lazarus, which uncovers groundbreaking Big Pharma corruption — while showcasing the courageous individuals who risk their careers & lives to fight against this man-made drug disease that continues to plague the country. From OxyContin to Fentanyl, Beth shares her expertise to predict trends that may lie ahead, and offers ways to combat the forces of corporate greed and addiction. It's time to reexamine the national conversation about America's War on Drugs -- before it's too late. Beth Macy is also the Executive Producer of Hulu's Limited Series, Dopesick, which has earned 14 Emmy nominations for exposing Purdue Pharma's role in perpetuating the OxyContin Crisis. Read Beth's award-winning work and get a copy of her new book, Raising Lazarus: https://intrepidpapergirl.com/

This week, we're visiting the Hindman Settlement School in Kentucky, whose cultural archives were damaged by historic flooding. Then we'll head over to Pounding Mill Virginia to learn the secrets behind Cuz's Uptown Barbeque, an award-winning fusion restaurant. We'll also hear from Beth Macy, author of “Dopesick,” which became the basis for a Hulu miniseries. Her latest book, “Raising Lazarus,” continues the conversation about the opioid epidemic.  All that and more this week as we journey Inside Appalachia.

For the last year, people have been asking me, “Have you watched Dopesick? Karin, you have to see it!” So, I subscribed to Hulu and started the series and also read the book on which the series is based. The true story is incredibly disturbing and tragic and heartbreaking. Author Beth Macy exposes how Purdue Pharma, the makers of Oxycontin, convinced doctors their patients had virtually no chance of becoming addicted to their new “wonder drug.” But, it wasn't true. I knew some parts of this horrific story from reading Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opioid Epidemic and interviewing Dreamland's author, Sam Quinones in episode 95 of the podcast. He connects the dots between prescription medications and heroin addiction. In Dopesick, we witness this play out in graphic detail. Most of you know, I'm no fan of Big Pharma. Of course, I'm thankful for medical advances which have saved millions of lives. But, as we've talked about in prior episodes, pharmaceutical corporations exist to make profits for their shareholders—or, in the case of Purdue Pharma, to increase a family's fortune. We must take this reality into account when we consider pharma's marketing and messaging—regarding psychiatric medications, of course. And, as Dopesick demonstrates—even when a doctor writes us a prescription for pain pills. If you doubt this, if you think maybe I'm a bit hyperbolic when it comes to all this pharma stuff, please listen to this episode! Beth Macy Website: https://intrepidpapergirl.com/ Dope Sick on HULU Dr. Karin Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/ Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook Instagram: @dr.karin Single is the New Black: Audiobook Audible: smarturl.it/SITNB-Audible iTunes: smarturl.it/SITNB-iTunes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/love-and-life-media/support

Subscribe to The Realignment on Supercast to support the show and access all of our bonus content: https://realignment.supercast.com/.REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail us at: realignmentpod@gmail.comIn today's two-part episode, Saagar and Marshall discuss President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan and how they think one can actually "solve" America's higher education crisis. Then, Beth Macy, author of Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis and Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America, joins the show to discuss the next stage of the opioid crisis. 

This week, The Business revisits a conversation with Danny Strong, writer, producer, and creator of “Dopesick,” which has 14 Emmy nominations for the portrayal of the evils of Purdue Pharma. Before co-creating the hit show “Empire,” Strong won accolades for writing two HBO movies based on real events: “Recount” and “Game Change,” as well as “Lee Daniels' The Butler.” So when he decided to make a series about the opioid epidemic based on Beth Macy's book “Dopesick,” he thought he'd be met with open arms. “I was going around to these pitches like, ‘I'm coming back to my nonfiction roots, like ‘Recount' and ‘Game Change,' and I've got a bestselling book,” he recalls. But the reaction he got was, “No one cares. ‘Oh, ‘Recount?' Cute. That was 14 years ago'... if no one cares who you are, or what you've done… or if they don't want the project, they're not going to engage. It's not it's not an easy business. It's a tough racket.” Hollywood can be cold, but “Dopesick” eventually found a home on Hulu. Strong tells Kim Masters about falling down the Sackler family rabbit hole while researching Purdue Pharma and its deadly drug, OxyContin, and the many challenges he faced to get the show made. First, KCRW has fresh banter with guest-hosts Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw about how two major theater chain operators AMC and Regal have recently made desperate financial moves to stay afloat.

“And so, then I thought, Who do I most admire? Who taught me the most, and also, they're doing it for completely selfless reasons, right? And I thought, Oh, that moment and the parking lot. So, I thought, I'm going to start a book in the parking lot of a McDonald's dumpster in a dying town and show you how, in the most unlikely places, magic is happening.” Beth Macy's 2018 bestseller Dopesick and the Emmy-nominated Hulu streamer it inspired have helped changed our national conversation about Opioids and addiction. Her new book, Raising Lazarus, takes a new approach to our ever-growing crisis, focusing on solutions and the people bringing those solutions to our communities. Beth joins us on the show to talk about harm reduction, meeting people where they are, organizing at a local level, the lawsuit against Purdue Pharma and the behavior of the Sackler family, activism, and more with Poured Over's host, Miwa Messer. And we end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Becky.   Featured Books (episode) Raising Lazarus by Beth Macy Dopesick by Beth Macy Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe   Featured Books (TBR Topoff)            Undoing Drugs by Maia Szalavitz Death in Mud Lick by Eric Eyre   Poured Over is produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).   A full transcript of this episode is available here.

August 23rd - Beth Macy, Jonathan Sacerdoti

This week we are so grateful to be joined by New York Times best-selling author and Executive Producer and writer of the Hulu series - and Emmy nominated! - Dopesick. Beth Macy and Laura discuss the arc of Beth's life and career and the enormous challenges of maintaining one's own equilibrium when surrounded by extreme despair. Beth's devotion to giving voice to those who are so often disregarded and forgotten is unparalleled and it was a true honor to have her join us during her book launch week. For everyone who has found themselves questioning how they can keep going with the work of making the world a better place, this conversation is for you.To learn more about Future Tripping, Laura's work, and The Trauma Stewardship Institute, or to email a question you'd like Laura and her guests to respond to, please click here, or call 360-228-5804 anytime and leave us a voicemail.  And you can  find us on Instagram here. 

The nation's attention has been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic for the past two and a half years. Covid disrupted our lives in so many ways, including isolating us for long periods of time and shutting down much of what we counted on for essentials like food or health. At the same time, a drug overdose crisis raged. More than 107,000 Americans died of overdoses last year – 15,000 more than the record set in 2020. Best-selling author Beth Macy's latest book is Raising Lazarus – Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis. The book is WITF and Midtown Scholar's Pick of the Month in August. Her best-selling book Dopesick was adapted into an Emmy nominated TV series on Hulu. On Thursday's Smart Talk, Macy described the scope of the drug crisis, "It's massive. It's almost hard to get your arms around. And yet if you just sort of peek behind the surface, if you literally peek under the bridges, you probably drive over. It's right there. It's all around us. It's hovering there, but just barely below ground. And because it's such a hard issue, people don't want to look at it. So what I'm trying to do is I'm trying to make the unseen seen. I'm trying to make it a little more visible. So that will begin, particularly as this opioid litigation settlement moneys is beginning to come down to communities that will know the best ways to to spend it, because we don't want another tobacco settlement where all the money got like waylaid for building potholes and other budget holes that the state budgets were experiencing. We want the money to go to the programs that says best deliver treatment, prevention and harm reduction. We know those things can work if we follow the science. In writing the book, Macy was right with the people who providing help to drug users in the streets, back roads and homeless encampments of Appalchia. Who are the people she followed? "They're angels that walk on the earth. These are largely harm reductionist and the idea of harm reduction. Most people have heard of needle exchanges. It's this idea of we're going to go to you and we're going to bathe you in nonjudgmental care and we're going to meet you where you are, whether that's in a McDonald's parking lot where the book begins or or under a bridge or in a tent. And because we know that the largest number of people with opioid use disorder are people who say they don't want to stop using drugs. And it's this idea that if we meet them where they are and give them clean needles and test strips, safe use cards, that then we're making a connection because right now the large majority are are totally divorced from all connections with health care. And and the idea is, if you're helping them use more safely, they begin to trust you and then they turn to you for treatment for their hep C or when they're ready to stop using drugs. "I'm writing about these innovators who are figuring out ways with all these bureaucratic restraints. They're showing creativity and innovation and figuring out ways for people to get out of their silos. Because where people die is this huge gap between treating people as human beings with a treatable medical condition and treating them as moral failures and criminals. Beth Macy will be appearing at Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg August 24th at 7 p.m.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CDC estimates over 1 million Americans have died of overdoses since Oxycontin went on the market in the mid '90s. Dopesick author Beth Macy and harm reduction specialist Michelle Mathis talk about grassroots and community efforts to address the opioid crisis. Macy's latest book is Raising Lazarus.TV critic David Bianculli reflects on the series finale of Better Call Saul.

On the latest SouthBound podcast, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Beth Macy, author of the bestseller “Dopesick,” which was made into an Emmy-nominated TV series starring Michael Keaton. She's got a new follow-up to that book called “Raising Lazarus,” about the helpers on the front lines of the opioid crisis, including some here in North Carolina.

After Roanoke based national bestselling author Beth Macy wrote Dopesick in 2018 - she was convinced she never wanted to write about the opioid crisis again. It was too frustrating, too depressing. But as she traveled the country, she found something that changed her mind: Hope. Macy is launching her latest book, Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis. She says it takes a look at the unique ways people are working to meet those with substance use disorder where they are and why it's working. In this episode of Hometown Stories, I chat with Macy about Raising Lazarus, the inspiration for its title and the hope she hopes we find in its pages. Our conversation originally appeared on the WDBJ7+ Digital News Desk.

On our 2022 Fall Preview episode, Beth Macy discusses Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis (Little, Brown, Aug. 16), “a profoundly disconcerting book that, with luck, will inspire reform to aid the dopesick and punish their suppliers” (starred review). Then our editors highlight a few of their favorite titles from the Fall Preview issue of Kirkus Reviews.

After covering the nation's opioid crisis in the book and streaming series ‘Dopesick,' Roanoke journalist and author Beth Macy has checked in with a second book on the issue.  ‘Raising Lazarus' updates efforts to treat people struggling with addiction rather than send them to jail, and seek justice against drug manufacturers. Macy talked with Jeff […]

In this episode, Library Assistant Dusty talks about the upcoming Adult Summer Library Program. Learn more about it here.   The Adult Summer Library Program is sponsored by Friends of the Library. Shop the FOL Used Book Shop anytime the library is open.    You'll also find great deals in their basement shop on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10 am - 1 pm and on Mondays from 10 am - 1 pm. FOL also invite you to shop their $5-a-bag book sale on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in the library's basement.    Titles discussed:    The Great Kitchens of the Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal The Labyrinth by Simon Stålenhag Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America by Beth Macy

Marcy and Mark from Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development join the Libcast to talk about how they can help people during all phases of the employment search process. Visit https://www.larimer.org/ewd to learn more about their services and upcoming events, or call (970) 498-6600 Books Mentioned: The passage: a novel by Justin Cronin - https://loveland.flatironslibrary.org/GroupedWork/d0cf002d-71fd-e50b-cf71-12e2d7bafb9c/Home?searchId=30488839&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local When I was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago - https://loveland.flatironslibrary.org/Record/.b13056621?searchId=30488868&recordIndex=1&page=1 Dopesick: dealers, doctors, and the drug company that addicted America by Beth Macy - https://loveland.flatironslibrary.org/GroupedWork/8ebe0939-432d-8172-88a8-ec2b218f8b9d/Home?searchId=30488906&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local

The Good Doctors dive into a new series, Hulu's drama Dopesick, based on the non-fiction book 'Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted America' by Beth Macy and the real story of the origins of America's opioid addiction crisis. Watch the original video here! Show Notes: Beth Macy's book Abbey Research Reads book review New Yorker article If you want to check out more of our content or if you think The Good Doctors could help your organization, click here for our link portal Or sign up for our monthly digest to get all the latest news

Journalist Beth Macy was moved by the stories she reported about addiction. As she says in her interview with Derik Mills, “I've learned to pay attention to things that make the hair stand up on the back of my neck.” In her book Dopesick, she takes the reader into the epicenter of the nation's opioid crisis. On the podcast, Beth shares her work process and some astounding statistics about the depth of the crisis. For example, in America, there is an 88% treatment gap, meaning that only 12% of people addicted to opioids have gotten treatment. Beth and Derik discuss how drug addiction has been stigmatized. She shares some behind the scenes stories of filming the Hulu series based on her book, including her appearance in the show, and the fine acting work of Rosario Dawson, Michael Keaton, and Kaitlyn Dever. Links:If you are in the front lines in the opioid crisis and would like to get in touch with us to discuss how Glo can help, please email us at: podcast@glo.comPartnership to End AddictionBeth MacyDopesick the bookDopesick on HuluGlo classes:Yoga Nidra for Recovery Cherish The DayAM Gratitude for Addiction RecoveryYoga and Recovery Recovery and ReflectionPoise and Presence in Recovery Tolerating DiscomfortForgiveness Floats the Boat in RecoveryIf You Can't Stand the Heat, Get on Your MatCreate Space to Begin AgainDetox & Release Pilates FusionGratitude Shift

Ed Bisch's son died of an overdose of Oxycontin.  Ed didn't sit by.  He started researching Oxycontin and its manufacturer - Purdue Pharma; AND the family behind it - The Sacklers.  He has been fighting this battle for years and doesn't see giving up until both the company and the family are made to take responsibility for the countless deaths due to oxycontin addiction and overdose. In December 2020, Ed appeared in the MSNBC special - The Forgotten Epidemic. Beth Macy parsed her evolution from papergirl to ink-stained author with Longform Podcast host Evan Ratliff: literally being the only female newspaper deliverer in my small Ohio hometown, where she learned to roam around talking (interviewing, really) to all kinds of people. It's still her favorite thing to do. Among her favorite essays is a 2021 New York Times piece about the rural-urban divide and about the fiercely loving and complicated relationship she had with her mom, a displaced factory worker who taught her feistiness, introduced her to libraries, and a love of home cooking and rescue dogs. Factory Man: How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local—and Helped Save an American Town 2014 Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South 2016 Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America 2018 Finding Tess: A Mother's Search for Answers in a Dopesick America 2019

With the recent series on Hulu - Dopesick (based on the book by Beth Macy) - there is even more light to be shed on the shady tactics by Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family.  This podcast features kick-ass, freedom fighter mom Cynthia Munger; and best selling author of the book - Pharma - Gerald Posner.  Together they discuss the recent bankruptcy ruling and what's in store for the Sacklers going forward.

The story of Appalachia can't be summarized in one book, one article or one movie. Our region goes beyond just ill-considered stereotypes. This week on Inside Appalachia, we'll learn about people who are digging beneath the surface, telling authentic stories about life in Appalachia. From women who are writing a new TV show about the realities of overcoming addiction and finding recovery, to a community theater company in Harlan County, Kentucky, that produced a play called “Shift Change.” It confronts racism, and neighbors who stand on opposite sides of politics. In this episode we'll also hear from writers, playwrights, filmmakers and storytellers who confront the complexities of life here in Appalachia. They share why we should be proud of these complexities, and be willing to learn something new about Appalachia — even those of us who live here. Her Hope Haven Earlier this year, we aired a story that featured a young woman named Ashley Ellis. Ellis passed away a few weeks ago. In this episode, we'll listen back to a story about a project she helped write -- a TV show called “Her Hope Haven,” which explores the opioid crisis from the point of view of people who are inside the recovery process.  Higher Ground A local theater company in Harlan County, Kentucky called “Higher Ground” decided to make a play about 2020. For the cast, that meant coming to terms with a difficult year — from COVID-19 to police violence. When the ensemble decided to cover the summer's Black Lives Matter protests, a lot of feelings came up. The Ohio Valley ReSource's Katie Myers spoke with cast members and creators on how they reckoned with race, religion and community in their play called “Shift Change.” Twilight In Hazard Alan Maimon is an award-winning journalist who lived in and reported on Eastern Kentucky in the early 2000's. He recently published a book, called “Twilight in Hazard: An Appalachian Reckoning,” which looks at how the past and current events might play into the future of the region. Co-host Caitlin Tan talked with Maimon about the book. Dopesick  “Dopesick” is a new series streaming on Hulu. It details the rise of prescription opioids, namely Oxycontin, and the wreckage it has caused in Appalachia and across the nation. June Leffler spoke with Beth Macy, who helped create the show and wrote the book it is based on. Holler When Nicole Riegel was growing up in Appalachian Ohio, she couldn't wait to get out. As an adult writer and film director, the place drew her back and she found herself re-connecting with her town and community in unexpected ways. The result is a film called “Holler.” Katie Myers spoke with the filmmaker about leaving, and returning to, your small hometown. W.Va.'s Growing Elder Population The Mountain State is home to a lot of older folks. More than 20 percent of the state's population is over 65 and we are seeing signs of a crisis in health care. While our average age is going up, the number of younger workers is going down. And that's a challenge for senior care facilities and home care companies.

Shit...we broke Daddy's Electric Pony. No worries, he flew into Philly to have lunch and buy a Tesla. Got back home and hit the couch to watch DOPESICK, a Hulu Original based on the book DOPESICK written by Beth Macy. Meg gets recognized at Dunkin Donuts and Chris gets pulled over. Up next, Auntie Gay Pee's palatial Berkshires Estate. 

Like almost everything else associated with the covid-19 pandemic, partisans are taking sides over whether vaccines should be mandated. Meanwhile, Democrats on Capitol Hill are still struggling to find compromise in their effort to expand health insurance and other social programs.Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Jen Haberkorn of the Los Angeles Times and Mary Ellen McIntire of CQ Roll Call join KHN's Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.Also this week, Rovner interviews best-selling author Beth Macy about her book “Dopesick,” and the new Hulu miniseries based on it.Extra credit links:Julie Rovner: KHN's “6 Months to Live or Die: How Long Should an Alcoholic Liver Disease Patient Wait for a Transplant,” by Aneri PattaniJen Haberkorn: The Washington Post's “Covid and Cancer: A Dangerous Combination, Especially for People of Color,” by Laurie McGinleyMary Ellen McIntire: NPR's “Judging ‘Sincerely Held' Religious Belief Is Tricky for Employers Mandating Vaccines,” by Laurel WamsleyAlice Miranda Ollstein: The 19th's “Kansas Has Become a Beacon for Abortion Access. Next Year, That Could Disappear,” by Shefali LuthraClick here for a transcript of the episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.