Host Ira Glass tells the story of Sarah Erush, a pharmacist at the Hospital of the University of
Pennsylvania. She was contacted by the Food and Drug Administration and encouraged to
examine cases of acetaminophen overdose at her hospital. Erush was surprised by how
little over the recommended dose of the drug resulted in liver damage and, for three
patients, death. (10 minutes)
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Act Four: I’ve Done an Unbelievable Job on the Abortion Question
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Act One: There Will Be Blood
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