196. Going After Big Tobacco | Richard Daynard196. Going After Big Tobacco | Richard Daynard
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There is a lot to learn from the history of Big Tobacco, and we can get that history from Professor Richard Daynard, the man who went after Big Tobacco. Professor Daynard is at the forefront of an international movement to establish the legal responsibility of the tobacco industry for tobacco-induced death, disease and disability. He is president of the law school’s Public Health Advocacy Institute, chairs its Tobacco Products Liability Project and helped initiate its new Center for Public Health Litigation. Recently, he has worked with PHAI on issues involving obesity, gambling, opioids, gun control and e-cigarettes. Professor Daynard has written or co-authored more than 90 articles. He teaches in the areas of public health law, strategic litigation and interdisciplinary studies, and has lectured about legal issues in the control of tobacco and obesity in 54 countries as well as chaired 25 national and international conferences on these subjects. Professor Daynard is frequently honored, most recently with Northeastern University’s Pioneer Award. In 2019, he received the Robert Morris, Sr. Award for Courage in Litigation from the Massachusetts chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Professor Daynard has been the principal investigator in grants and contracts from the National Cancer Institute, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the American Legacy Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Professor Daynard’s academic interests currently center of the intersections among law, public policy and the behavioral sciences, and he teaches courses in the field both to law students and to undergraduate honors students.
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Fighting Big Tobacco: Lessons for Today with Professor Richard Daynard
Episode Overview
- The historical battle against Big Tobacco offers lessons for modern public health issues.
- Professor Daynard led a $206 billion settlement against Big Tobacco.
- The tobacco industry's deceitful tactics are similar to those used by vaping and marijuana industries today.
- Legal strategies can play a crucial role in protecting public health.
- Understanding history is key to preventing the repetition of past mistakes.
“If we can confuse people and they're hooked on cigarettes, they'll keep smoking”
Get ready to dive into a fascinating discussion on High Truths on Drugs and Addiction. This episode features Professor Richard Daynard, a legal powerhouse who has been instrumental in holding Big Tobacco accountable for the countless deaths and diseases caused by their products. Host Dr. Roneet Lev, an emergency and addiction physician, guides the conversation, shedding light on the parallels between the historical battle against tobacco and today's challenges with vaping and marijuana.
Professor Daynard shares his journey from a law student at Harvard to leading a $206 billion settlement against Big Tobacco. He also discusses the tobacco industry's deceitful tactics and the importance of learning from history to combat current public health threats. The episode is packed with intriguing anecdotes, like how smoking was once endorsed by doctors and even included in soldiers' gear.
The conversation touches on the broader implications for public health, including issues like obesity, gambling, opioids, and gun control. If you're curious about how legal strategies can influence public health and want to understand the ongoing fight against harmful industries, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear Professor Daynard's compelling stories and insights, and discover what lessons we can apply to today's public health battles.
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