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Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden KeefeEpisodes

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  1. 10. A Reckoning

    10/10The Sackler family's reputation comes under intense scrutiny around the world.

  2. 9. Litigation

    9/10In 2019 Sackler family members face growing numbers of lawsuits and public condemnation.

  3. 8. Protest

    8/10A revered artist calls out the Sackler family for their role in America's opioid crisis.

  4. 7. Going Global

    7/10It's 2014 and the Sackler family see new potential for OxyContin outside the US.

  5. 6. The Case Against Purdue Pharma

    6/10Federal prosecutors investigate the Sackler's family run pharmaceutical business.

  6. 5. OxyContin & Drug Abuse

    5/10OxyContin drug abuse makes disturbing headlines, and the Sacklers response is unexpected.

  7. 4. Sell, Sell, Sell

    4/10OxyContin is launched, and a phalanx of trained sales reps spread out across the US.

  8. 3. The Business of Pain

    3/10New thinking on pain treatment presents a business opportunity to the Sackler company.

  9. 2. A Revolutionary Medicine

    2/10The second generation Sackler have ambitions for the family's pharmaceutical business.

  10. 1. A Good Name

    1/10The story of the Sackler family's role in America's devastating opioid crisis.