True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion with Alexis Knight

Did American Medicine Turn Into a Medication Business? l Alexis Investigates

September 8, 2026·1h 2m
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Did American Medicine Turn Into a Medication Business? l Alexis InvestigatesAmericans take a lot of prescription medication—and many of those drugs save lives. But when did medication become the default answer for so many health problems?Alexis looks at long-term prescriptions, antidepressants, blood pressure and cholesterol drugs, sleep medications, polypharmacy in older adults, prescribing cascades, pharmaceutical incentives, and the question we may not ask often enough: Does every medication on the list still need to be there? Alexis Knight l Facts first. Clarity Always.Investigating the facts behind the stories and trends shaping our world. Subscribe to the Alexis Investigates PodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alexis-investigates-l-facts-first-clarity-always--6292057/support.Alexis Knight l Facts first. Clarity Always.Investigating the facts behind the stories and trends shaping our world. Subscribe to the Alexis Investigates Podcast

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