Sam Quinones: The Least of UsSam Quinones: The Least of Us
The Right Mind Media Podcast
Sam Quinones, New York Times best-selling author of Dreamland, joins us to talk about his follow-up book The Least of Us, a searing expose of the terrifying next stages of the opioid epidemic and the quiet yet ardent stories of...
29:20•27 Feb 2022
Sam Quinones on the Opioid Crisis and Community Healing
“The opioid addiction epidemic...is telling us what we need to re-examine how we live as a culture and as individuals.”
Ever wondered how communities are fighting back against the opioid crisis? In this episode of 'The Right Mind Media Podcast', hosts Jon Cohan and Abby Dean sit down with Sam Quinones, the New York Times best-selling author of 'Dreamland'. This time, Quinones dives into his follow-up book, 'The Least of Us', which explores the next harrowing stages of the opioid epidemic.
From the rise of fentanyl to its crushing impact on mental health, Quinones paints a vivid picture of the challenges we face. But it’s not all doom and gloom. He also shares inspiring stories of communities coming together to rebuild and heal. These quiet acts of resilience offer a glimmer of hope amid the crisis.
Whether you're directly affected by the opioid epidemic or simply looking to understand it better, this episode provides a compelling mix of hard truths and hopeful narratives.
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