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The Politics Guys

PG102: Paris Accord Exit, Afghanistan, Suing Big Pharma

The Politics Guys

Michael Baranowski

Politics, News

4.5772 Ratings

🗓️ 4 June 2017

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

This week, Mike and Jay start off by talking about President Trump's announcement that the United States will be leaving the Paris Climate Change Accord, making it one of only three countries in the world to not be participating (the other two are Syria and Nicaragua). Mike, who was hoping against hope that US would stay in, is disappointed, feeling that President Trump is stuck in the past and that his actions may have a negative effect on the environment, future job growth, and US global leadership. Jay, on the other hand, thinks President Trump made the right call. Then it's a look at the US role in Afghanistan in the wake of a major terrorist attack last week that left 90 dead and hundreds wounded. Should the United State up its military commitment to the country and try to turn the tide against the Taliban, or would it be best to cut our losses, given the potentially unwinnable situation? After that, the Guys look at Ohio's recently announced lawsuit against Big Pharma for allegedly misleading doctors and the public about the dangers of prescription opioids. The state's move is part of a growing trend of states and counties taking legal action against pharmaceutical companies. Mike feels this is a step in the right direction but Jay, who agrees that the opioid crisis is extremely serious, says he's not crazy about the approach Ohio is taking.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-politics-guys/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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You know what that is.

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An ice cold beer.

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What's different?

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It's Budweiser.

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Food longer for a refreshing, smooth taste.

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Like no other.

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Cheers to that. Budweiser, like no other.

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Cheers to that.

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Budweiser, like no other.

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Music Welcome to the politics guys.

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I'm Michael Baranowski, a political scientist at Northern Kentucky University.

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