Joining me on the podcast this week is Chris McGreal, a seasoned reporter for The Guardian, who has covered key regions like Africa, the Middle East, and Central America. Now residing in the United States, Chris has been reporting on the opioid epidemic since its inception, focusing on the unique factors that made it an American crisis. With deep insights into why this epidemic unfolded in the U.S. but not in other countries, Chris offers a critical perspective on one of the nation's most pressing public health issues.