217 Today: Cheap, effective generic drugs underpin U.S. health care. Now they’re under threat
Generic drugs have brought life-changing treatments within reach for millions of Americans, including Lisa Ann Trainor of Princeton, New Jersey. Dave Hernandez for Tradeoffs
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Today's headlines:
- Vigils were held around the country and in Champaign yesterday to mark one year since an attack by Hamas killed about 1,200 people in Israel.
- With the election less than a month away, deepfake images are a growing concern.
- Monday marked one year since 1,200 Israelis were killed by an attack from Hamas. Around 250 people were taken hostage.
- Jury selection begins today in the federal racketeering, bribery and conspiracy trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the problems that threaten America’s generic drug industry.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anna Koh, Mae Antar, Kulsoom Khan, Dave McKinney and Lizzy McGrevy.