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Officials acknowledged they don’t know the identities of the people they’re killing in boat strikes and can’t meet the evidentiary burden to prosecute survivors.

Listen: Episode 2: A Death in the Dark (War on Drugs)

by Collateral Damage Podcast

October 15, 2025

War on Drugs: How the pre-planned no-knock raid — a violent, volatile tactic that became a common tool of the drug war — led to tragic consequences.

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Cops on Ketamine?

by Katja Ridderbusch, KFF Health

October 10, 2025

Ketamine is used to treat depression in certain patients and, but the largely unregulated mental health treatment still faces hurdles.

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Listen: Why “TrumpRx” Might Not Save You Money

by Serena Zehlius, Editor

October 9, 2025

This podcast episode discusses issues with Trump’s prescription drug savings plan, an online government store called TrumpRx.

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Senate rejects restriction of military strikes on boats in the Caribbean

by Ariana Figueroa

October 8, 2025

The Senate failed to pass a resolution to limit Trump’s powers to call strikes on boats in the Caribbean.

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Trump said autism is caused by Tylenol use in pregnancy despite inconclusive scientific evidence

by Jennifer Shutt

September 23, 2025

Donald Trump blamed autism on aceta—acetomin—acentaminofin—Tylenol. He said autism is caused by Tylenol if taken while pregnant.

Illustration of woman lying in her side breastfeeding

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If You Are Breastfeeding: How Substances Affect Your Baby

by Ro White

July 17, 2025

While taking medication or having an occasional drink can be safe with certain precautions, using marijuana is not recommended if you are breastfeeding.

Pill bottle with pills around it on a stainless steel exam table

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Podcast: The Prescription Drug Playbook, Part 2

by Arm and a Leg Podcast

July 9, 2025

In response to the high price of prescription drugs, “An Arm and a Leg” asked listeners to share their strategies for getting the medicine they need at prices they can manage.

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New Studies Find Wide Racial Disparities in Opioid Overdose Treatment

by Nada Hassanein

July 3, 2025

Black patients are less likely to get connected to outpatient treatment, new research finds.

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Threat in Your Medicine Cabinet: The FDA’s Gamble on America’s Drugs

by Debbie Cenziper, ProPublica

June 17, 2025

The FDA’s 2022 inspection of the Sun Pharma factory in India warned of contaminations and deficiencies. But the plant received permission from the FDA to continue shipping more than a dozen generic medications to Americans.

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What you should know about ivermectin

by Valeria Ricciulli

June 13, 2025

The FDA has not labeled ivermectin, a medication to treat parasites, for over-the-counter use.

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Don’t Fear the Reefer

by Bruce Barry

April 30, 2025

On marijuana, the Tennessee legislature again gives voters what they don’t want.

Caricature of the lt governor of texas, dan patrick

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says He’ll Push For Special Session if THC Ban, Bail Changes Fail

by Jasper Scherer

March 30, 2025

Only Gov. Greg Abbott can call for a special session. But in his role presiding over the Texas Senate, Patrick can block any bill from passing, giving him leverage to compel overtime sessions by killing must-pass legislation.