Feb 9, 2024

Senators grill big pharma execs on drug prices

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The CEOs blamed pharmacy benefit managers, who negotiate drug prices.

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Why are pharmaceuticals so expensive?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Sen. Bernie Sanders called U.S. prescription drug prices “outrageous” in yesterday’s hearing.

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Trans people are more likely to be unemployed and live in poverty, according to a new survey

by Henry Epp

Feb 9, 2024

They also face workplace discrimination.

The survey found over a quarter of trans people in the U.S. couldn't afford to visit the doctor when they needed to. Lack of health care access has economic effects, says Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen.

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In this year's Super Bowl ads, brands are mostly playing it safe

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder

Feb 9, 2024

Don't expect to see much political messaging in this year's Super Bowl ads. And definitely don't expect to see much on crypto.

BMW's commercial featuring actor Christopher Walken is among the funnier ads this year.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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