The Lincoln Project

The Least of Us with Sam Quinones - Part 1

Host Reed Galen is joined for a two-part conversation by Journalist and Author Sam Quinones In “Part 1”, they discuss what led to the rise of synthetic drugs in the United States, why these drugs became so easily available (by both illegal and legal means), and how the destruction of community and an unwillingness to acknowledge the problem has led to the state of the present-day opioid crisis. Stay tuned for “Part 2”. Be sure to pick up The Least of Us and Sam's other works wherever fine books are sold. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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The creators of the most watched and talked-about ad content in the political/cultural sphere, THE LINCOLN PROJECT, and co-founder/host Rick Wilson, have a reputation for saying the things others are afraid to say.

Headed up by LP's notorious creative team, THE LINCOLN PROJECT podcast features a range of special guests, from leading political minds to the hottest pop-culture icons. Broadening the subject matter beyond politics and making the conversation more relatable to everyone, The Lincoln Project podcast’s mission is to reignite the political flame in every American and break down the biggest topics of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.