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The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower

Overmedicated, Overdosed America: The Opioid Epidemic

Season 3 Episode 303 | 26m 46s

What has caused the surge in addiction and its consequences and what can be done about it? Our panel explores issues including the social, economic, and cultural context of the rapid increase in opioid abuse and related deaths, the medical aspects of substance abuse treatment and recovery, and public policy recommendations for a national response to these issues.

Aired: 05/02/18
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
Wither the Two-Party System?
Are we coming to the end of the two-party system as the US has historically known it?
Episode: S7 E702 | 26:46
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The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
The Taiwan Question
American policy towards the potential flashpoint for world war with China.
Episode: S7 E701 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
Preparing for the Next Pandemic — Lessons from Covid-19
Preparing public policy and medicine for future pandemics.
Episode: S7 E704 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
What's Next for the Right?
Ideological changes in American conservatism from Reagan to Trump and beyond.
Episode: S7 E703 | 26:46
Watch • 27:16
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
America’s Role in the World
William Kristol, Dr. Barry Posen, and Michèle Flournoy discuss America and world affairs.
Episode: S5 E504 | 27:16
Watch • 27:16
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
American Healthcare at a Crossroads
Innovative solutions for American healthcare with Jefferson Health CEO Dr. Steven Klasko.
Episode: S5 E503 | 27:16
Watch • 27:16
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
What Is Our Demographic Destiny?
Panelists discuss the surprising direction of demographic trends.
Episode: S5 E505 | 27:16
Watch • 27:16
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
The United States and Pakistan
Panel discusses South Asian conflict.
Episode: S5 E501 | 27:16
Watch • 27:16
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
Confronting Climate Change
Panel discusses scenarios to confront climate change.
Episode: S5 E502 | 27:16
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Watch • 56:45
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Unconditional Wisdom
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Episode: S8 E801 | 56:45
Watch • 26:46
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Wither the Two-Party System?
Are we coming to the end of the two-party system as the US has historically known it?
Episode: S7 E702 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
The Taiwan Question
American policy towards the potential flashpoint for world war with China.
Episode: S7 E701 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
Preparing for the Next Pandemic — Lessons from Covid-19
Preparing public policy and medicine for future pandemics.
Episode: S7 E704 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
What's Next for the Right?
Ideological changes in American conservatism from Reagan to Trump and beyond.
Episode: S7 E703 | 26:46
Watch • 27:16
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
America’s Role in the World
William Kristol, Dr. Barry Posen, and Michèle Flournoy discuss America and world affairs.
Episode: S5 E504 | 27:16
Watch • 27:16
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American Healthcare at a Crossroads
Innovative solutions for American healthcare with Jefferson Health CEO Dr. Steven Klasko.
Episode: S5 E503 | 27:16
Watch • 27:16
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
What Is Our Demographic Destiny?
Panelists discuss the surprising direction of demographic trends.
Episode: S5 E505 | 27:16
Watch • 27:16
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
The United States and Pakistan
Panel discusses South Asian conflict.
Episode: S5 E501 | 27:16
Watch • 27:16
The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower
Confronting Climate Change
Panel discusses scenarios to confront climate change.
Episode: S5 E502 | 27:16