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I think it might be a bumpy show, the word decriminalization and anesthesia will come up a lot

in the first hour and I'm going to have to say it multiple times and that could trip

me up.

But it's going to be a great show and you do not want to miss it.

In the first hour today we're going to talk about how private equity firms are snatching

up anesthesiology groups and jacking up prices for patients all across the country.

There's one state in particular where this practice is particularly pronounced and is

hurting people in that state.

So don't miss that story.

We're also going to revisit Portugal's decriminalization efforts in regard to all drugs.

There are some new statistics out that are troubling, but we shouldn't throw the baby

out with the bath water.

I think that there are some promising developments in the works in regard to drug policy in places

like Portugal as well.

So we'll talk about that.

In the second hour, we'll talk about how Fox News is facing yet another defamation

lawsuit.

This time from a Trump supporter, at least a former Trump supporter named Ray Epps,

who the right wing spread all sorts of insane conspiracy theories about.

And we'll also talk about Iowa being the latest state to effectively ban abortion.

So John will join me in the second hour to talk about a whole host of news stories, including

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