How did one family become associated with an epidemic of drug addiction that has caused the death of almost half a million people?\n\n\nIn this episode, award-winning writer and author of Empire of Pain,\xa0Patrick\xa0Radden Keefe speaks to Hannah Kuchler, the FT\u2019s global pharmaceutical correspondent about how he uncovered fresh material on the Sacklers and discovered a modern parable of greed, corruption and cynical philanthropy.\n\n\nTo buy the book click here:\xa0https://www.primrosehillbooks.com/product/empire-of-pain-the-secret-history-of-the-sackler-dynasty-patrick-keefe-subscribers/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.\n \n\xa0See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices